08/11/2026
I’ve heard the same thing repeatedly when speaking with local government employees about AI governance training.
When I ask whether they have completed it, many say yes. However, the training was often delivered through their organization’s LMS using a general AI course that is not certified by the Texas Department of Information Resources.
That creates a frustrating compliance gap. Employees may have completed thorough AI training, but it does not satisfy the state mandate unless the specific training program is DIR-certified.
If you are a covered state or local government employee, particularly one who uses a computer for at least 25 percent of your duties, make sure your HR, IT or employee-development department understands this distinction.
Government entities must certify compliance by August 31. Not every AI awareness or governance course qualifies, regardless of how comprehensive it may be.
Organizations should confirm that:
• The specific course appears on DIR’s certified-program list
• Completion is properly documented
• The appropriate employees and officials have been identified
• The organization is also addressing its separate responsibilities under the Texas Responsible Artificial Intelligence Governance Act, or TRAIGA
AI training and TRAIGA compliance are related, but they are not interchangeable. Choosing the right training program is the first step.
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