The artificial intelligence industry has poured millions of dollars into the campaigns of Texas politicians, including Gov. Greg Abbott (R) and Republicans in the Texas Legislature, who are up for reelection this year. The tech industry is focusing its campaign efforts on statehouses around the country, as federal legislation to address the downsides of the AI boom has stalled. Major tech companies like Meta Platforms, parent of Facebook, and xAI, have donated $65 million to state campaigns, aiming to avoid a "patchwork" of state AI regulations. Meanwhile, Texas lawmakers are facing heat from constituents, including farmers, rural landowners and homeowners. The state Legislature will reconvene in January, but AI will likely be a main topic when they return.