State agencies or departments: public communications.

Legislative status

1. Introduced
2. In Committee
3. Reported by Committee
4. Floor Vote Scheduled
5. Passed One Chamber
6. Passed Both Chambers
7. Sent to Executive
8. Signed into Law

Summary

The bill amends the Government Code so any state agency or department that uses generative AI to communicate with the public must include a clear disclaimer that the message was AI‑generated. It also obligates agencies to give recipients information or a link on how to contact a human employee. The goal is to increase transparency and ensure people can get personal assistance when needed.

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Vote

Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. (Ayes 73. Noes 0. Page 4917.) · May 4, 2026

Hearings

• Privacy, Digital Technologies, and Consumer Protection
  Senate Privacy, Digital Technologies, and Consumer Protection Committee · Jun 29, 2026
• Privacy, Digital Technologies, and Consumer Protection Committee Hearing
  Privacy, Digital Technologies, and Consumer Protection · Jun 22, 2026
• Privacy, Digital Technologies, and Consumer Protection Committee Hearing
  Privacy, Digital Technologies, and Consumer Protection · Jun 15, 2026
• Governmental Organization Committee Hearing
  Governmental Organization · Jun 9, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Apr 22, 2026

History

1. May 13, 2026Referred to Coms. on G.O. and P., D.T., & C.P.
2. May 5, 2026In Senate. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment.
3. May 4, 2026Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. (Ayes 73. Noes 0. Page 4917.)
4. Apr 23, 2026Read second time. Ordered to Consent Calendar.
5. Apr 22, 2026From committee: Do pass. To Consent Calendar. (Ayes 13. Noes 0.) (April 22).
6. Apr 13, 2026Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
7. Apr 9, 2026Read second time and amended.
8. Apr 8, 2026From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. with recommendation: To Consent Calendar. (Ayes 15. Noes 0.) (April 7).
9. Mar 9, 2026Referred to Com. on P. & C.P.
10. Feb 21, 2026From printer. May be heard in committee March 23.
11. Feb 20, 2026Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

• Tri Ta (R) · sponsor
• Dixon
• Ta

Bill text

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