2026 HR Compliance Guide

Texas HR Compliance Deadlines for 2026

1 verified employment law change affecting Texas employers in 2026 — with effective dates, required actions, and penalties for non-compliance. Every entry cites an official government or agency source.

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Texas state law changes

January 1, 2026·AI & Hiringhigh

Texas TRAIGA AI Governance Act HB 149

The Texas Responsible AI Governance Act (TRAIGA), enacted as HB 149, takes effect on January 1, 2026, establishing requirements for developers and deployers of high-risk AI systems, including those used in employment and hiring. The law requires impact assessments, transparency disclosures, and human oversight for AI systems that make consequential decisions affecting employment opportunities.

Applies to: Texas employers deploying high-risk AI systems in employment decisions

What to do: Identify all high-risk AI systems used in HR and employment processes, conduct required impact assessments, implement transparency and disclosure mechanisms for AI-driven employment decisions, and designate responsible personnel for AI governance oversight.

Penalty: Enforcement by the Texas Attorney General, civil penalties, and injunctive relief

Source: ADP Eye on Washington

Federal deadlines that also apply

These federal requirements apply to Texas employers alongside the state rules above.

February 1, 2026OSHA Form 300A Annual Posting Period Begins
February 2, 20261099-NEC Filing Deadline
February 2, 2026W-2 Filing Deadline with SSA
February 2, 2026Form 940 (FUTA) Annual Return Due
February 2, 2026Q4 2025 Form 941 Filing Deadline
February 10, 2026FUTA Form 940 Extended Filing Deadline
February 17, 2026Form W-4 Exempt-Status Renewal Deadline
March 2, 2026ACA 1095-C Employee Copies Due
March 2, 2026OSHA ITA Electronic Submission Deadline
March 2, 2026ACA Forms 1094-C/1095-C Paper Filing Deadline
March 2, 2026ACA 1095-C Furnishing: Notice-of-Availability Option (Paperwork Burden Reduction Act)
March 31, 2026ACA Electronic Filing Deadline (Forms 1094-C/1095-C)
April 30, 2026Q1 2026 Form 941 Filing Deadline
April 30, 2026OSHA Form 300A Posting Period Ends
May 1, 2026EEO-1 Component 1 Filing Period Opens
June 7, 2026EU Pay Transparency Directive Transposition Deadline
June 24, 2026EEO-1 Report Filing Deadline (Estimated)
July 31, 2026Q2 2026 Form 941 Filing Deadline
July 31, 2026Form 5500 Annual Report Due (Calendar-Year Plans)
September 30, 2026VETS-4212 Federal Contractor Report Due
October 15, 2026ACA Marketplace Open Enrollment Preparation
October 15, 2026ACA 1095-C Notice of Availability — Posting Period Ends
October 31, 2026Q3 2026 Form 941 Filing Deadline
November 1, 2026ACA Marketplace Open Enrollment Begins
December 15, 2026ACA Marketplace Open Enrollment Deadline
December 31, 2026Year-End Payroll Tax Reconciliation
December 31, 2026Annual Benefits Enrollment Close for Calendar-Year Plans

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