1. (a) A public sector artificial intelligence systems advisory board is established to assist state agencies in the development, deployment, and use of artificial intelligence systems.

2. (b) The advisory board shall:

   1. (1) obtain and disseminate information on artificial intelligence systems, including use cases, policies, and guidelines;
   2. (2) facilitate shared resources between state agencies;
   3. (3) consult with the department on artificial intelligence systems issues;

   4. (4) identify opportunities:

      1. (A) for state agencies to implement artificial intelligence systems to reduce administrative burdens; and
      2. (B) to streamline the state procurement process for artificial intelligence systems; and
   5. (5) recommend elimination of rules that restrict the innovation of artificial intelligence systems.
3. (c) The department shall provide administrative support for the advisory board.

4. (d) The advisory board is composed of eight members as follows:

   1. (1) six members representing state agencies, including one member representing an agency with fewer than 150 employees, appointed by the governor or the governor's designee; and
   2. (2) two public members with expertise in technology, appointed by the governor or the governor's designee.
5. (e) Advisory board members serve two-year terms. Advisory board members may be reappointed.
6. (f) Advisory board members are not entitled to compensation or reimbursement of expenses for service on the advisory board.

Added by Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1148 (S.B. 1964), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2025.