Texas Laws on Nondisclosure and Confidentiality, AI, Take Effect Soon
Following this year’s Texas legislative session, two bills are set to go into effect in Texas related to the use of nondisclosure and confidentiality agreements for claims of sexual assault and artificial intelligence (AI). Quick Hits Texas Senate Bill 835, effective September 1, 2025, voids any nondisclosure or confidentiality provisions in agreements that prohibit the disclosure of sexual abuse or assault, applying retroactively unless a court order permits nondisclosure. Texas House Bill 149, known as TRAIGA 2.0, effective January 1, 2026, establishes a regulatory framework for AI systems in Texas, including oversight mechanisms, ethical standards, and prohibitions against discriminatory AI practices by employers. Nondisclosure and Confidentiality Provisions for Sexual Assault Claims Senate Bill 835 renders void and unenforceable any nondisclosure or confidentiality provision in an agreement—including settlement agreements—to the extent the provision prohibits the disclo...