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Prohibited technologies list update (AI, hardware and software)

Governor directive adding Chinese-affiliated AI companies, hardware and software to the state prohibited technologies list for state employees and devices and naming the Texas Cyber Command lead agency for identifying such threats.

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Issued by the governorJan 268 months ago

Body
Governor of Texas
Session
2026
Introduced
Jan 26
In effect since
Jan 268 months ago
Sponsors
R (Republican)Republican
AICyberGov AI
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Timeline

  1. Jan 26 8 months ago

    Governor Abbott updated the prohibited technologies list in a letter to DPS, DIR and the Texas Cyber Command, adding AI firms such as Zhipu and iFlytek

Sponsors

  • R (Republican)Greg Abbott