Several New Laws Have Taken Effect in Texas With the Start of the New Year

(WBAP/KLIF) – AUSTIN, TX – Several new laws now officially on the books in Texas, that range from insurance to compliance with immigration officials to artificial intelligence. One new law that now in effect is Senate Bill 8, which requires sheriff offices that operate jails to cooperate with ICE in enforcing federal immigration laws.

Another new law is the Texas Responsible Artificial Intelligence Governance Act (TRAIGA) also known as House Bill 149. It sets a guardrail for AI by requiring more transparency, and notifying people when they are interacting with artificial intelligence. The new law also creates a state advisory group to monitor how the technology is used moving forward.

Another bill now in effect, affects landlords and property owners. Senate Bill 38 tightens court timelines to speed eviction cases involving unauthorized occupants. Supporters believe that the law brings clarity, while opponents argue that it will lead to legitimate tenants behind on their rent being targeted.

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