Technology

HB 133 repeals the Texas Quantum Initiative by removing Subchapter HH from the Government Code, effective September 1, 2025. It redirects all funds previously allocated to this initiative to the Texas Education Agency for the 2025-2027 state fiscal biennium. The redirected funds will be used to reduce the state's compression percentage under Education Code Section 48.255, lowering the state's share of education funding costs. This bill directly affects the Texas Quantum Initiative program and Texas public school funding mechanisms, with no new program creation or policy changes beyond the fund reallocation. The bill takes effect 91 days after the legislative session concludes.

HB 148 prohibits Texas public schools from using artificial intelligence to score open-ended written responses (like essays) on state-mandated student assessments. It directly affects public school students, school districts, and the Texas Education Agency by banning AI scoring for all assessments under Section 39.023 of the Education Code and related systems. The bill adds a specific legal requirement to the Education Code, explicitly stating that AI scoring of constructed responses is not permitted. It takes effect for the 2026-2027 school year, applying to all assessments administered during that period.