AI disclosure laws in Texas
What businesses using chatbots, AI voice agents or AI content in Texas need to know. Last reviewed 2026-09-09. Not legal advice.
Short answer
Yes. Texas has 1 AI disclosure law in force: Texas Responsible Artificial Intelligence Governance Act (HB 149). Federal rules, including the FTC Act, also apply.
Tex. Bus. & Com. Code ch. 552 · effective 2026-01-01
Who it covers
Texas state agencies; health-care providers using AI in diagnosis or treatment; all businesses for the prohibited-use rules.
What to disclose
Clear and conspicuous disclosure to the patient (or representative) that AI is used in their diagnosis or treatment.
When: No later than the date the service or treatment is first provided (emergency exception).
Applies to
Penalties
$10,000–$12,000 per curable violation; $80,000–$200,000 per uncurable violation; up to $40,000 per day for continuing violations.
Full details and sources for Texas Responsible Artificial Intelligence Governance Act (HB 149) →
Federal rules that also apply in Texas
- FTC Act Section 5: deceptive AI practices: The Federal Trade Commission treats leading consumers to believe they are dealing with a human, when that fact would matter to their decision, as a deceptive practice.
- TCPA: AI-generated voices are 'artificial or prerecorded' calls: The FCC ruled that calls using AI-generated or AI-modified voices are 'artificial or prerecorded voice' calls under the TCPA.
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Questions businesses ask
Does Texas require businesses to disclose AI chatbots?
Yes. Texas has 1 AI disclosure law in force: Texas Responsible Artificial Intelligence Governance Act (HB 149). Federal rules, including the FTC Act, also apply.
What happens if a business in Texas doesn't disclose AI?
Under Texas Responsible Artificial Intelligence Governance Act (HB 149): $10,000–$12,000 per curable violation; $80,000–$200,000 per uncurable violation; up to $40,000 per day for continuing violations. Enforced by Texas Attorney General (exclusive); 60-day cure period..
How can a business in Texas show visitors it uses AI?
Show a clear notice that visitors are talking to AI before or when a chat starts, repeat it on the schedule the law sets, and keep a record that it appeared. BotNotice does this with one line of code on most website builders.
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