Sec. 2054.621.  DEFINITIONS.  In this subchapter:
(1)  "Algorithm" means a computerized procedure consisting of a set of steps used to accomplish a determined task.
(2)  "Artificial intelligence systems" means systems capable of:
(A)  perceiving an environment through data acquisition and processing and interpreting the derived information to take an action or actions or to imitate intelligent behavior given a specific goal; and
(B)  learning and adapting behavior by analyzing how the environment is affected by prior actions.
(3)  "Automated decision system" means an algorithm, including an algorithm incorporating machine learning or other artificial intelligence techniques, that uses data-based analytics to make or support governmental decisions, judgments, or conclusions.
(4)  "Automated final decision system" means an automated decision system that makes final decisions, judgments, or conclusions without human intervention.
(5)  "Automated support decision system" means an automated decision system that provides information to inform the final decision, judgment, or conclusion of a human decision maker.
(6)  "Council" means the artificial intelligence advisory council established under this subchapter.
(7)  "Public or private institution of higher education" means:
(A)  an institution of higher education, as defined by Section 61.003, Education Code; or
(B)  a private or independent institution of higher education, as defined by Section 61.003, Education Code.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 828 (H.B. 2060), Sec. 1, eff. June 13, 2023.