TRAIGA preempts city and county regulation of artificial intelligence
Chapter 552 of the Business and Commerce Code supersedes and preempts any local ordinance, resolution, rule or regulation about the use of AI systems. Texas cities and counties that might otherwise write their own AI rules are displaced by the state statute. The preemption is written broadly and without a carve out on its face.
How to take part
The preemption is enacted law and takes no comment. Changing it takes the Legislature or a court. The Legislature next convenes in regular session in 2027. A resident whose city wants to act on AI can raise it with their legislator.
Where
Statewide. This decision applies across Texas rather than to a named county.
Dates
| Date | What | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-01 | effective | Chapter 552 took effect, including the preemption section |
The evidence
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Sec. 552.003. LOCAL PREEMPTION. This chapter supersedes and preempts any ordinance, resolution, rule, or other regulation adopted by a political subdivision regarding the use of artificial intelligence systems.Texas Business and Commerce Code Sec. 552.003, Local Preemption Primary source, official