Signed by Governor Greg Abbott

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to concur with Senate amendments and pass a bill that establishes the Artificial Intelligence Division within the Department of Information Resources in Texas.

Highlights:

• Establishes the Artificial Intelligence Division within the Department of Information Resources (Sec. 1).

• Specifies that the Division will assist state agencies in the implementation of generative artificial intelligence technology for appropriate projects, including those to modernize or replace legacy systems (Sec. 1).

• Authorizes the Division to use generative artificial intelligence technology in assisting agencies and entities with projects under this Section (Sec. 1).

• Requires the Division to develop a cost analysis report for each project completed under this Section that includes a summary of the time, money, and resources saved by using a generative artificial intelligence technology as opposed to traditional systems (Sec. 1).

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