Requires commission approval for AI mental health applications and mandates licensed supervision, informed consent, and clear AI disclosure.
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This is a binding state legislative bill with mandatory requirements, enforcement mechanisms, and disciplinary actions for non-compliance.
The document has good coverage of approximately 6-8 subdomains, with strong focus on AI system safety and robustness (7.3), human-computer interaction risks including overreliance (5.1), governance structures (6.5), privacy concerns (2.1), discrimination risks (1.1, 1.3), and transparency requirements (7.4). Coverage is concentrated in healthcare-specific AI safety, human oversight, and regulatory compliance domains.
The document exclusively governs the Health Care and Social Assistance sector, specifically regulating the use of AI technology in mental health services including counseling, therapy, and psychiatric care. No other economic sectors are governed by this legislation.
The document primarily covers the Deploy and Operate and Monitor stages of the AI lifecycle, with significant emphasis on testing and validation before deployment. It addresses approval processes, ongoing supervision requirements, and post-deployment monitoring through licensed professionals.
The document explicitly mentions AI technology and AI applications for mental health services. It does not specifically reference frontier AI, general purpose AI, foundation models, or compute thresholds. The focus is on task-specific AI applications designed for mental health counseling and therapy.
Texas State Legislature, Representative Jetton
The bill is proposed by Representative Jetton to the Texas Legislature as indicated in the header 'By: Jetton H.B. No. 4695'
The commission (Texas Health and Human Services Commission), appropriate state regulatory authorities for mental health professional licensing
The commission is designated to approve AI applications and evaluate testing results, while state regulatory authorities enforce professional licensing standards and can take disciplinary action.
The commission (Texas Health and Human Services Commission), state regulatory authorities
The commission monitors through testing evaluation and public disclosure of results, while regulatory authorities monitor compliance with professional standards and record-keeping requirements.
Persons providing artificial intelligence mental health services, licensed mental health professionals using AI technology
The bill targets any person who provides AI mental health services in Texas, requiring them to use commission-approved applications and maintain licensed professional supervision.
8 subdomains (4 Good, 4 Minimal)