TITLE: Relating to the duties of the Department of Information Resources regarding cybersecurity.

SUMMARY: Relating to the duties of the Department of Information Resources regarding cybersecurity.

FULL TEXT:
AN ACT relating to the duties of the Department of Information Resources regarding cybersecurity. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Section 2054.059, Government Code, is amended to read as follows: Sec. 2054.059. CYBERSECURITY [INFORMATION SECURITY].From available funds, the [The] department shall:(1) establish and administer a clearinghouse for information relating to all aspects of protecting the cybersecurity [security] of state agency information;(2) develop strategies and a framework for: (A) the securing of cyberinfrastructure by state agencies, including critical infrastructure; and (B) cybersecurity risk assessment and mitigation planning; (3) develop and provide training to state agencies on cybersecurity measures and awareness; (4) provide assistance to state agencies on request regarding the strategies and framework developed under Subdivision (2); and (5) promote public awareness of cybersecurity issues.SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2013.