HB 1709, titled the Texas Responsible Artificial Intelligence Governance Act, proposes a regulatory framework for the development and deployment of artificial intelligence (AI) systems in Texas. It establishes requirements for transparency, risk assessment, consumer rights, and ethical considerations in AI use. The legislation introduces penalties for algorithmic discrimination and mandates the creation of an Artificial Intelligence Council to oversee AI governance, including a regulatory sandbox program to test and innovate AI systems in a controlled environment​.