H.B. No. 2818 establishes a new Artificial Intelligence Division within the Texas Department of Information Resources, as outlined in the newly added Subchapter S of Chapter 2054 of the Government Code. The bill mandates the executive director of the department to oversee the division's administration and organization, and allows for the hiring of necessary personnel, including those from institutions of higher education. The division is tasked with assisting state agencies in implementing generative artificial intelligence technology for modernizing legacy systems and other appropriate projects, either by utilizing technology developed by the department or by contracting with vendors.

Additionally, the division is required to prepare a cost analysis report for each project that evaluates the time, money, and resources saved by using generative artificial intelligence compared to traditional systems. The bill emphasizes the efficient use of resources by coordinating activities related to artificial intelligence systems and allows the department to adopt necessary rules for the division's establishment and administration. The act is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

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