TXToolkits & Guides
AI Training and Collaboration
Texas Department of Information Resources
DIR's training page covering the annual AI awareness training requirement for state and local government employees, AI Literacy and AI License to Skill courses, the AI User Group, AI Day materials and the DIR Innovation Lab.
TXStandards & Frameworks
Artificial Intelligence Advisory Council Appointed to Study Use of AI in State Government
Texas Department of Information Resources
February 26, 2024 announcement of the seven-member AI Advisory Council created by HB 2060 (2023) to study state agency AI systems, assess the need for an AI code of ethics, and report recommendations to the Legislature by December 1, 2024.
TXGrants & Funding
Board AI Projects Grants (TWC pilot proposal, FY2027)
Texas Workforce Commission
June 2026 TWC discussion paper proposing a pilot using $750,000 in WIOA statewide funds in FY2027 for AI-driven workforce service delivery. Local Workforce Development Boards would be eligible for grants of $25,000-$250,000 over 18-24 months, reviewed by a TWC staff committee. Proposal stage; check TWC for final approval.
TXToolkits & Guides
DIR AI and Innovation
Texas Department of Information Resources
Statewide hub supporting public entities adopting AI, with AI templates and resources, AI products and services contracts, the AI User Group, and a link to the state's AI code of ethics rules (1 TAC Chapter 219).
TXToolkits & Guides
Public Sector AI Sandbox Program
Texas Department of Information Resources
Created under SB 1964 (89th Legislature, 2025), the program gives Texas state agencies and local governments a secure, controlled environment to research, test and evaluate AI technologies; DIR says application details will be published when the program opens.
TXStandards & Frameworks
Texas Responsible Artificial Intelligence Governance Act (HB 149) – Bill Analysis
Texas Legislature
TRAIGA (HB 149, 89th Legislature) prohibits specified harmful AI uses, requires government agencies to disclose AI interactions, creates a DIR regulatory sandbox and a seven-member Texas AI Council, and gives the attorney general exclusive enforcement with a 60-day cure period. Effective January 1, 2026.