Texas actually has two AI laws, not one — and it's easy to miss the second
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If you operate in Texas, there are two separate AI laws to know about, not one. The first, HB 149, is the broad rulebook for how AI systems can be used — it's been in effect since January 1, 2026. The second, SB 1188, is narrower but easy to overlook: it requires your staff to tell patients when AI was used in their diagnosis or treatment. That one has actually been in effect longer, since September 1, 2025. If your compliance team only checked the first law, you may already be missing a disclosure requirement that's been live for almost a year.
Primary source: HB 149 — capitol.texas.gov / SB 1188 — capitol.texas.gov · Checked against the record 2026-09-28