State agencies: automated decision systems.

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 adds new rules to the Government Code that define and restrict how state agencies can use automated decision systems. It forces agencies to keep human judgment in the loop, verify accuracy, protect privacy, and prevent bias when those systems affect licensing or public benefits. The Government Operations Agency must issue public guidance and can provide technical assistance.

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Vote

From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on P., D.T., & C.P. (Ayes 13. Noes 0. Page 3658.) (March 24). Re-referred to Com. on P., D.T., & C.P. · Mar 24, 2026

Hearings

• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 14, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 4, 2026
• Privacy, Digital Technologies, and Consumer Protection Committee Hearing
  Privacy, Digital Technologies, and Consumer Protection · Apr 20, 2026
• PRIVACY, DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES, AND CONSUMER PROTECTION
  Senate Privacy, Digital Technologies, and Consumer Protection Committee · Apr 20, 2026
• Governmental Organization Committee Hearing
  Governmental Organization · Mar 24, 2026

History

1. May 14, 2026May 14 hearing: Held in committee and under submission.
2. May 8, 2026Set for hearing May 14.
3. May 4, 2026May 4 hearing: Placed on APPR. suspense file.
4. Apr 24, 2026Set for hearing May 4.
5. Apr 21, 2026From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 9. Noes 0. Page 3958.) (April 20). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
6. Apr 13, 2026Set for hearing April 15.
7. Mar 24, 2026From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on P., D.T., & C.P. (Ayes 13. Noes 0. Page 3658.) (March 24). Re-referred to Com. on P., D.T., & C.P.
8. Mar 18, 2026Set for hearing March 24.
9. Mar 4, 2026Referred to Coms. on G.O. and P., D.T., & C.P.
10. Feb 20, 2026From printer. May be acted upon on or after March 22.
11. Feb 19, 2026Introduced. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.

Sponsors

• Cabaldon · sponsor

Bill text

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