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TexasTexasExecutive order
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.
Issued by the governorJan 26 9 months ago
- Body
- Governor of Texas
- Session
- 2026
- Introduced
- Jan 26
- In effect since
- Jan 269 months ago
- Sponsors
- R (Republican)Republican
Timeline
Sponsors
- R (Republican)Greg Abbott
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Change log
- AddedAdded to the list. Set by hand from the official record.Sep 27
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