H.B. No. 3512 establishes new requirements for artificial intelligence (AI) training programs for employees and officials of state agencies and local governments in Texas. The bill amends existing laws to include AI training alongside cybersecurity training, mandating that specific employees, such as cybersecurity coordinators and those using computers for at least 25% of their duties, complete both types of training annually. The bill also requires local governments to certify their compliance with these training requirements when applying for grants and stipulates that non-compliance will result in ineligibility for future grants.

Additionally, the bill introduces a new section that mandates the Department of Information Resources to certify at least five AI training programs annually, ensuring they meet specific standards and are equivalent in length to cybersecurity training programs. The department is also tasked with publishing a list of certified AI training programs on its website. The effective date for these provisions is set for September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Government Code 772.012, Government Code 2054.5191, Government Code 2056.002 (Government Code 772, Government Code 2054, Government Code 2056)
House Committee Report: Government Code 772.012, Government Code 2054.5191, Government Code 2056.002 (Government Code 772, Government Code 2054, Government Code 2056)
Engrossed: Government Code 772.012, Government Code 2054.5191, Government Code 2056.002 (Government Code 772, Government Code 2054, Government Code 2056)
Senate Committee Report: Government Code 772.012, Government Code 2054.5191, Government Code 2056.002 (Government Code 772, Government Code 2054, Government Code 2056)
Enrolled: Government Code 772.012, Government Code 2054.5191, Government Code 2056.002 (Government Code 772, Government Code 2054, Government Code 2056)