Texas has officially joined the wave of states trying to wrangle artificial intelligence. On June 22, 2025, the Texas Responsible Artificial Intelligence Governance Act (TRAIGA) was signed into law and takes effect January 1, 2026. It’s a big step toward regulating how AI is developed and used in Texas, especially by government agencies.

California is once again leading the charge in shaping the future of privacy regulation. On May 1, 2025, the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) released a new round of proposed rules under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), aimed at modernizing how companies handle consumer data, automated decisionmaking, and cybersecurity oversight.

As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes more integrated into our lives, from smart assistants to recruitment tools, new laws are emerging to ensure these technologies are used responsibly. In 2024, three states—California, Colorado, and Utah—took major steps to regulate AI.