The striking of the moratorium on state AI regulation is good news for many states, including Texas, that have already enacted laws to police AI. In June, Governor Greg Abbott signed into law the Texas Responsible Artificial Intelligence Governance Act (Act). The Act, presented as HB 149, established regulations for the use of AI within Texas. The Act was designed to facilitate and advance “responsible development of [AI] systems,” protect individuals from foreseeable risks associated with AI, and create transparency in the development or use of AI, including such use by state agencies.

When most people hear “law,” they imagine courtroom dramas or criminal trials. The truth is, legal issues impact our daily lives much more than we realize—especially civil law. From leases to medical bills, knowing basic legal terms can protect your rights, help you make informed decisions, and prevent costly mistakes.

Each October, libraries across the Texas Gulf Coast unite for Gulf Coast Reads Month, a regional reading initiative that invites communities to share in the experience of reading and discussing the same book. Your vote is needed to help pick the next Gulf Coast Reads selection!

Check out some of the new titles available in the Law Library’s LexisNexis Digital Library!

Happy baseball season!! Another year, another opportunity to repeatedly throw on your Astros gear and remind everyone who’s the best in the AL West.