The bill proposes the establishment of an Artificial Intelligence Division within the Department of Information Resources, as outlined in the newly added Subchapter S of Chapter 2054 of the Government Code. The division will be directed by the executive director of the department, who will oversee its organization and administration. The department is authorized to hire necessary personnel, including those from institutions of higher education, to fulfill the division's responsibilities. The division will assist state agencies and other entities in implementing generative artificial intelligence technology for modernizing legacy systems and other appropriate projects.

Additionally, the division will prepare a cost analysis report for each project completed using generative artificial intelligence technology, detailing the time, money, and resources saved compared to traditional systems. The bill also allows the department to adopt rules necessary for the establishment and administration of the division. The provisions of this act are set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

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