AGENDA CAPTION:
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Consider approval of Resolution 2026-173R, approving an updated Council Member Electronic Use Policy to be in compliance with Texas law requiring elected officials to complete annual artificial intelligence training; authorizing the City Manager, or her designee, to implement the policy update on behalf of the city; and declaring an effective date.
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Meeting date: October 7, 2026
Department: Information Technology, Mike Sturm Director of Information Technology
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Prior Council Action: Approval of Resolution 2025-175R on September 16, 2025
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Background Information:
Purpose
The State of Texas Government Code 2054.5191 and the Texas Artificial Intelligence Training Act, TX House Bill 3512, 2025-2026, 89th Legislature changes became effective September 1, 2025, and mandate all elected officials to complete annual Artificial Intelligence (AI) training. The training requirement was implemented in 2026. The purpose for this request is to ...
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