Required Texas AI Awareness Training for State and Local Government Employees and Officials

This OSS Academy Artificial Intelligence (AI) Awareness Training course is a Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) Certified Artificial Intelligence Awareness Training Program and is designed to satisfy applicable Texas public-sector AI awareness training requirements under Texas Government Code §§ 2054.5191 and 2054.5193.

Texas Government Code §§ 2054.5191 and 2054.5193 establish annual artificial intelligence awareness training requirements for certain state and local government employees and officials. The Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR), in consultation with the Public Sector AI Systems Advisory Board, certifies AI awareness training programs that meet the State of Texas requirements.

This course provides essential knowledge regarding Artificial Intelligence (AI), its use in Texas government operations, and the responsibilities associated with its safe, ethical, and compliant use. Participants will learn fundamental AI concepts, common government applications, potential risks and limitations, and best practices for AI literacy, deployment, and operation.

STATEWIDE TEXAS AI TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

State Agencies:

  - Employees who use a computer to perform at least 25 percent of their required duties.
  - Elected or appointed officers of the agency.
  - Training Requirement: Annually

 Local Government Entities:

  - Employees who have access to a local government computer system or database and use a computer to perform at least 25 percent of their required duties.
  - Elected or appointed officials meeting the applicable computer-access and usage requirements.
  - Training Requirement: Annually

School Districts:

  - The district’s cybersecurity coordinator must complete annual AI awareness training.
  - Other employees required to complete AI awareness training are determined by the district in coordination with its cybersecurity coordinator.
  - Training Requirement: Annually

ANNUAL COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENT
Applicable Texas governmental entities must provide annual AI awareness training using a DIR-certified training program and certify compliance to the Texas Department of Information Resources by August 31 each year.

Texas Peace Officers, Jailers, and Telecommunicators also receive one hour of course credit. Please note, the entire course, final exam(s) and course evaluation(s) must be completed in order to receive two hours of course credit. OSS Academy® typically reports 4 to 5 times each week [excluding U.S. Federal holidays]. We report your credit directly through TCLEDDS to the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement [TCOLE]. You should have already provided your full and correct name, TCOLE PID number, and other important information when registering for your account. If not, once logged in, go to Edit Profile to update your information.

Should you have any questions, simply contact the OSS Academy® Training Coordinator by phone at 281-288-9190 (Ext. 205) or online at Contact OSS Academy®.    

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Our courses are designed by Subject Matter Experts who are nationally recognized and licensed instructors. Many of our experts testify in law enforcement, corrections, and security related defense cases throughout the U.S.

Our curriculum meets or exceeds state course objective requirements.

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