AI Governance Bodies
Understanding the three key organizations shaping AI regulation for Texas lawyers: the ABA Task Force on Law and AI, Texas AI Advisory Council, and Texas Supreme Court Advisory Committee.
🏛️ Three Levels of AI Governance
ABA Task Force on Law and AI
Sets national standards and provides comprehensive guidance for the entire legal profession on AI ethics, implementation, and risk management.
Texas AI Advisory Council
Studies and regulates AI use in Texas state government while providing recommendations for broader AI governance in the state.
Texas Supreme Court Advisory Committee
Reviews and develops court rules specifically addressing AI use in legal practice and judicial proceedings in Texas.
ABA Task Force on Law and Artificial Intelligence
The American Bar Association's comprehensive initiative to address AI's impact on the legal profession, led by ABA President Mary Smith and focused on developing national standards for responsible AI use in legal practice.
Mission & Scope
- Address AI's impact on legal profession and practice
- Provide insights on trustworthy AI development
- Identify and address AI risks across legal practice
- Develop national standards and best practices
- Coordinate with state and local bar associations
Six Working Groups
- AI and the Legal Profession
- AI Risk Management
- AI and Access to Justice
- AI Governance
- AI Challenges: Generative AI
- AI and Legal Education
Key Accomplishments
- ABA Formal Opinion 512 (July 2024)
- Resolution 112: AI emerging issues (2019)
- Resolution 700: Pretrial risk assessment tools (2022)
- Resolution 604: AI system guidelines (2023)
- Comprehensive AI policy framework
National Impact
- First comprehensive AI ethics guidance
- Model for state bar associations
- Congressional AI policy input
- Judicial training and education
- International AI governance collaboration
👤 Key Leadership
Texas AI Advisory Council
Created by HB 2060 to study AI use in Texas state government, assess ethical implications, and provide recommendations for responsible AI deployment across state agencies.
Legislative Creation
- Established by House Bill 2060 (2023)
- Authored by Rep. Giovanni Capriglione & Sen. Tan Parker
- Housed within Department of Information Resources
- Seven-member council structure
- Bipartisan legislative leadership
Core Responsibilities
- Study AI systems in state government
- Assess constitutional rights implications
- Recommend ethical guidelines
- Monitor agency AI deployment
- Report findings to Legislature
Council Composition
- House member (Co-chair: Rep. Capriglione)
- Senate member (Co-chair: Sen. Parker)
- Executive Director
- Four Governor appointees (AI, ethics, law enforcement, constitutional law experts)
- 300+ member user group from 85+ entities
Key Findings
- 35+ state agencies using AI systems
- Need for comprehensive AI ethics code
- Risk assessment and bias concerns
- Privacy and data security issues
- Recommendations for AI sandbox program
👤 Council Leadership
Texas Supreme Court Advisory Committee (SCAC)
The Texas Supreme Court's advisory body responsible for reviewing and developing court rules, including new rules addressing AI use in legal practice and judicial proceedings.
Judicial Authority
- Advises Texas Supreme Court on rule changes
- Reviews procedural and substantive rule proposals
- Coordinates with judicial stakeholders
- Ensures consistency across Texas courts
- Implements constitutional and statutory requirements
AI-Related Work
- AI disclosure requirements in legal filings
- Third-party litigation funding with AI components
- Judicial AI use guidelines
- Court technology integration rules
- Professional responsibility rule updates
Recent AI Initiatives
- AI disclosure rule development (2024)
- Review of TPLF-AI intersection
- Judicial AI ethics guidelines
- Court administration AI policies
- Attorney competence rule updates
Implementation Process
- Chief Justice referral to SCAC
- Subcommittee review and analysis
- Stakeholder input and public comment
- Committee recommendation to Supreme Court
- Rule adoption and implementation
👤 Committee Leadership
📅 Coordinated AI Governance Timeline
ABA Resolution 112
American Bar Association urges courts and lawyers to address emerging ethical and legal issues related to AI usage in legal practice.
ABA Resolution 604
ABA establishes comprehensive guidelines for AI system design, development, deployment, and use across legal organizations.
Texas AI Advisory Council Created
HB 2060 establishes Texas AI Advisory Council to study state government AI use and develop ethical guidelines.
SCAC AI Rule Review
Chief Justice Hecht refers AI-related rule issues to Supreme Court Advisory Committee for comprehensive review and recommendation.
ABA Formal Opinion 512
ABA Standing Committee on Ethics issues first comprehensive guidance on lawyer use of generative AI tools.
Advisory Council Report
Texas AI Advisory Council submits final report to Legislature with recommendations for AI governance and regulation.
TRAIGA Passage
Texas Legislature passes comprehensive AI governance act, incorporating Advisory Council recommendations and establishing new regulatory framework.
🔗 How These Bodies Work Together
ABA Task Force
Sets national standards and provides model policies that influence state-level implementation
Texas AI Advisory Council
Adapts national guidance to Texas-specific needs and provides state government perspective
TX Supreme Court Advisory
Translates policy into specific court rules and judicial procedures for Texas lawyers
🎯 Coordinated Approach Benefits
Aligned standards across national, state, and judicial levels
Coverage of all aspects from ethics to implementation
Real-world application through court rules and procedures
🎯 Impact on Personal Injury Practice
These three governance bodies directly shape how personal injury lawyers can use AI in their daily practice, from ethical obligations to court procedures.
📋 Ethical Compliance
ABA guidance provides framework for competent AI use, while Texas Opinion 705 gives specific requirements for supervision and disclosure.
🏛️ Court Procedures
SCAC develops specific rules for AI disclosure in filings, ensuring transparency while protecting competitive advantages.
🔒 Data Protection
Advisory Council work influences state-level data privacy requirements affecting client information in AI systems.
⚖️ Risk Management
Coordinated guidance helps PI lawyers avoid sanctions while maximizing AI benefits for case management and client service.
Stay Compliant with All Levels
Understanding these three governance bodies is essential for Texas personal injury lawyers using AI. Get the guidance you need to navigate all requirements.
🎯 Quick Reference for PI Lawyers
ABA Guidance
Follow Formal Opinion 512 for national AI ethics standards, competence requirements, and risk management practices.
Texas State Rules
Comply with Opinion 705 and upcoming TRAIGA requirements for AI use in Texas legal practice.
Court Procedures
Monitor SCAC rule development for AI disclosure requirements and judicial AI policies.