Texas HB2818 establishes an artificial intelligence division within the Department of Information Resources.

HB2818 amends the Texas Government Code to create an artificial intelligence division within the Department of Information Resources. The division will be overseen by the executive director and can hire personnel, including from higher education institutions. It will assist state agencies and entities using the department's services in implementing generative artificial intelligence technology for projects like modernizing legacy systems. The division may either use its own technology or contract with a vendor, with the vendor's technology required to complete at least 90% of the work.

Texas HB2818 establishes an artificial intelligence division within the Department of Information Resources.

HB2818 amends the Texas Government Code to create an artificial intelligence division within the Department of Information Resources. The division will be overseen by the executive director and can hire personnel, including from higher education institutions. It will assist state agencies and entities using the department's services in implementing generative artificial intelligence technology for projects like modernizing legacy systems. The division may either use its own technology or contract with a vendor, with the vendor's technology required to complete at least 90% of the work.