Relating to the use of an automated employment decision tool by a state agency to assess a job applicant's fitness for a position.

SB 2473 prohibits Texas state agencies from using automated employment decision tools (like AI hiring systems) to assess job applicants without meeting specific requirements. It requires agencies to disclose to applicants when such tools are used, explain how they evaluate applicants, and ensure the tools don’t discriminate based on protected classes like race or gender. The bill mandates agencies to take steps to mitigate bias in these tools and takes effect September 1, 2025. This directly affects state agencies hiring for positions and job applicants seeking state employment.