The 60-Day Cure Period: Your TRAIGA Violation Response Playbook

TRAIGA contains a provision that most AI laws don't: a 60-day cure period. After the Texas Attorney General notifies you of a violation, you have 60 days to fix it and demonstrate good-faith remediation. If you succeed, the matter can be resolved without penalties.

That window is worth up to $200,000 per violation. But only if you're ready to use it.

How the Cure Period Works

1. AG Notice. The Attorney General sends a formal notice identifying the alleged violation and the AI system(s) involved.
2. 60-Day Clock Starts. From the date of notice, you have 60 calendar days to cure the violation.
3. Good-Faith Remediation. You must demonstrate that you've both fixed the specific violation AND taken steps to prevent recurrence.
4. AG Review. The AG evaluates your remediation. If satisfied, the matter closes. If not, enforcement proceeds.

What “Cure” Actually Means

Curing isn't just fixing the bug. The AG expects:

• Immediate containment — stop the violating behavior (disable the system, update the model, pull the feature)
• Root cause analysis — document what went wrong and why
• Remediation plan — specific, measurable steps you'll take to fix the issue
• Recurrence prevention — systemic changes that prevent the same violation in other systems
• Evidence of completion — documented proof that remediation was actually executed, not just planned

A one-paragraph email saying “we fixed it” will not satisfy the cure requirement. You need a structured, documented response.

The 60-Day Timeline

60 days sounds like a lot. It isn't. Here's a realistic timeline:

• Days 1-3: Acknowledge receipt. Brief internal stakeholders. Engage legal counsel. Contain the violating behavior.
• Days 4-10: Conduct root cause analysis. Identify all affected systems (not just the one cited). Document findings.
• Days 11-20: Develop and approve remediation plan. Begin execution.
• Days 21-45: Execute remediation. Test fixes. Document everything.
• Days 46-55: Compile evidence bundle. Internal review. Legal sign-off.
• Days 56-60: Submit cure documentation to AG.

That's tight. And it assumes you have the infrastructure to actually produce the documentation. If you're starting from zero — no AI inventory, no compliance framework, no evidence trail — those first 10 days evaporate just figuring out what AI systems you have.

Why Pre-Cure Readiness Is the Real Strategy

The organizations that successfully cure violations aren't the ones that scramble after the notice. They're the ones who:

• Already had an AI system inventory
• Already had prohibited practice screenings documented
• Already had NIST alignment scores that show good faith
• Already had a cure response playbook with assigned roles and timelines
• Already had evidence bundles that could be updated rather than built from scratch

Pre-cure readiness means that when the notice arrives, you're in execution mode from Day 1 — not discovery mode.

The Hidden Benefit: Deterrence

Here's what most articles won't tell you: organizations with demonstrable compliance postures are less likely to receive AG notices in the first place. The AG's office has limited enforcement resources. They prioritize targets where violations are clear and compliance efforts are absent.

Having a visible compliance infrastructure — NIST alignment, screening documentation, evidence bundles — makes you a lower-priority enforcement target. That's not a guarantee, but it's a meaningful strategic advantage.

Build Your Cure Readiness Now

TXAIMS includes a complete cure workflow management system: milestone tracking, evidence compilation, response templates, and deadline alerts. When the 60-day clock starts, every day counts. Build your readiness before the clock starts.

Related Resources

• Evidence Bundles: What the AG Wants to See — the documents you'll submit during cure
• NIST AI RMF: Your Affirmative Defense — the safe harbor that may prevent an AG notice entirely
• TRAIGA Penalties and Enforcement — what happens if the cure fails
• The Complete Guide to TRAIGA (HB 149) — Section 7 covers the cure period in full
• Texas AI Compliance Framework: Step-by-Step — cure readiness is Step 7