Texas AI Law and EU AI Act Require Engineers to Track Evolving Systems

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Texas HB 149, which took effect in January 2026, and the EU AI Act, with provisions phasing in through 2028, both mandate ongoing governance of AI systems. Both laws require developers to know what AI is deployed, why it operates, and what changes have occurred since its initial approval. The EU legislation establishes a broad, risk-based framework with phased compliance deadlines for different categories of AI. In contrast, Texas law combines broad applicability with specific prohibitions, disclosures, and liability protections rather than a general risk-tier system.

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