Texas has long been celebrated as a beacon of business-friendly policies. However, a proposed AI law makes a major left turn.

For months Texas developers have been watching bulldozers move back and forth across a sprawling industrial site north of Abilene, building a data center complex large enough to cover almost 70 football fields.

Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, who has previously expressed concerns about the expansion of AI on the power grid, says there is "no daylight" between him and President Trump.

Legislators are trying to get ahead of AI by passing bills. It’s an effort to right the wrong of supposedly taking a hands-off approach to social media regulation. Although I’ve always been skeptical of this simple narrative, the result has been a lot of ill-conceived AI bills.

The project backed by Oracle, OpenAI, and SoftBank was announced by President Donald Trump Jan. 21, but it's not without its detractors.

Stargate — the joint venture between OpenAI, Softbank and Oracle — is starting its AI infrastructure plans with 10 data centers in Texas.

About 875 acres in Abilene, or roughly the size of New York’s Central Park, have been set aside to construct data centers, according to city documents seen

Ken Fleischmann, professor at the University of Texas School of Information, told the American-Statesman that an investment this large into AI infrastructure could greatly affect Texas ...

Trump has vowed punishing tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China, which are Texas’ biggest international trading partners.

By taking these proactive measures, employers can not only prepare for the potential implementation of HB 1709 but also strengthen their commitment to ethical and transparent AI practices.

An AI-powered virtual charter school that was approved in Arizona has been rejected in Arkansas, Utah, North Carolina and Pennsylvania.

The president joined leaders from OpenAI, Oracle and SoftBank to launch the ambitious project, but questions remain about its implementation, offerings and timeline.