AUSTIN (KXAN) -- A Texas lawmaker proposed a bill that would regulate artificial intelligence in the state.

State Rep. Giovanni Capriglione (R-Southlake) filed House Bill 1709 for the upcoming legislative session.

According to a press release, the Texas Responsible Artificial Intelligence Governance Act (TRAIGA) would "establish a comprehensive framework for the ethical development, deployment, and oversight of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies within Texas."

Proposals in the bill include:

TRAIGA also focused on creating protections from censorship by making sure AI systems used for content moderation are, "transparent, unbiased, and accountable, safeguarding free speech."

"HB 1709 reflects extensive consultation with members of the public, industry leaders, academics, and advocacy groups," said Representative Capriglione. "By balancing innovation with public interest, we aim to create a blueprint for responsible AI use that other states and nations can follow."

For those in the testing phase of their AI programs, the bill creates an "Artificial Intelligence Regulatory Sandbox Program" that allows for temporary exemptions from certain regulatory requirements during that time.