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TX Govt Code § 2054.518 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 10 - General Government|Subtitle B - Information and Planning|Chapter 2054 - Information Resources|Subchapter N. -1. Cybersecurity|Section 2054.518. Cybersecurity Risks and Incidents

Sec. 2054.518.  CYBERSECURITY RISKS AND INCIDENTS.(a)  The department shall develop a plan to address cybersecurity risks and incidents in this state.  The department may enter into an agreement with a national organization, including the National Cybersecurity Preparedness Consortium, to support the department's efforts in implementing the components of the plan for which the department lacks resources to address internally.  The agreement may include provisions for:(1)   providing technical assistance services to support preparedness for and response to cybersecurity risks and incidents;(2)   conducting cybersecurity simulation exercises for state agencies to encourage coordination in defending against and responding to cybersecurity risks and incidents;(3)   assisting state agencies in developing cybersecurity information-sharing programs to disseminate information related to cybersecurity risks and incidents; and(4)   incorporating cybersecurity risk and incident prevention and response methods into existing state emergency plans, including continuity of operation plans and incident response plans.(b)  In implementing the provisions of the agreement prescribed by Subsection (a), the department shall seek to prevent unnecessary duplication of existing programs or efforts of the department or another state agency.(c)  Repealed by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1308 (H.B. 3834), Sec. 4, eff. June 14, 2019.(d)  The department shall consult with institutions of higher education in this state when appropriate based on an institution's expertise in addressing specific cybersecurity risks and incidents.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 683 (H.B. 8), Sec. 11, eff. September 1, 2017.Amended by: Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1308 (H.B. 3834), Sec. 2, eff. June 14, 2019.Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1308 (H.B. 3834), Sec. 4, eff. June 14, 2019.|
TX Govt Code § 2054.5181 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 10 - General Government|Subtitle B - Information and Planning|Chapter 2054 - Information Resources|Subchapter N. -1. Cybersecurity|Section 2054.5181. Cyberstar Program; Certificate of Approval

Sec. 2054.5181.  CYBERSTAR PROGRAM; CERTIFICATE OF APPROVAL.  (a)  The state cybersecurity coordinator, in collaboration with the cybersecurity council and public and private entities in this state, shall develop best practices for cybersecurity that include:(1)  measureable, flexible, and voluntary cybersecurity risk management programs for public and private entities to adopt to prepare for and respond to cyber incidents that compromise the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the entities' information systems;(2)  appropriate training and information for employees or other individuals who are most responsible for maintaining security of the entities' information systems;(3)  consistency with the National Institute of Standards and Technology standards for cybersecurity;(4)  public service announcements to encourage cybersecurity awareness; and(5)  coordination with local and state governmental entities.(b)  The state cybersecurity coordinator shall establish a cyberstar certificate program to recognize public and private entities that implement the best practices for cybersecurity developed in accordance with Subsection (a).  The program must allow a public or private entity to submit to the department a form certifying that the entity has complied with the best practices and the department to issue a certificate of approval to the entity.  The entity may include the certificate of approval in advertisements and other public communications.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 509 (S.B. 64), Sec. 17, eff. September 1, 2019.Redesignated from Government Code, Section 2054.519 by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 915 (H.B. 3607), Sec. 21.001(49), eff. September 1, 2021.|
TX Govt Code § 2054.519 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 10 - General Government|Subtitle B - Information and Planning|Chapter 2054 - Information Resources|Subchapter N. -1. Cybersecurity|Section 2054.519. State Certified Cybersecurity Training Programs

Sec. 2054.519.  STATE CERTIFIED CYBERSECURITY TRAINING PROGRAMS.  (a)  The department, in consultation with the cybersecurity council established under Section 2054.512 and industry stakeholders, shall annually:(1)  certify at least five cybersecurity training programs for state and local government employees; and(2)  update standards for maintenance of certification by the cybersecurity training programs under this section.(b)  To be certified under Subsection (a), a cybersecurity training program must:(1)  focus on forming information security habits and procedures that protect information resources; and(2)  teach best practices for detecting, assessing, reporting, and addressing information security threats.(c)  The department may identify and certify under Subsection (a) training programs provided by state agencies and local governments that satisfy the training requirements described by Subsection (b).(d)  The department may contract with an independent third party to certify cybersecurity training programs under this section.(e)  The department shall annually publish on the department's Internet website the list of cybersecurity training programs certified under this section.(f)  Repealed by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 51 (H.B. 1118), Sec. 5, eff. May 18, 2021.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1308 (H.B. 3834), Sec. 3, eff. June 14, 2019.Amended by: Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 51 (H.B. 1118), Sec. 5, eff. May 18, 2021.|
TX Govt Code § 2054.5192 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 10 - General Government|Subtitle B - Information and Planning|Chapter 2054 - Information Resources|Subchapter N. -1. Cybersecurity|Section 2054.5192. Cybersecurity Training Required: Certain State Contractors

Sec. 2054.5192.  CYBERSECURITY TRAINING REQUIRED: CERTAIN STATE CONTRACTORS.  (a)  In this section, "contractor" includes a subcontractor, officer, or employee of the contractor.(b)  A state agency shall require any contractor who has access to a state computer system or database to complete a cybersecurity training program certified under Section 2054.519 as selected by the agency.(c)  The cybersecurity training program must be completed by a contractor during the term of the contract and during any renewal period.(d)  Required completion of a cybersecurity training program must be included in the terms of a contract awarded by a state agency to a contractor.(e)  A contractor required to complete a cybersecurity training program under this section shall verify completion of the program to the contracting state agency.  The person who oversees contract management for the agency shall:(1)  not later than August 31 of each year, report the contractor's completion to the department; and(2)  periodically review agency contracts to ensure compliance with this section.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1308 (H.B. 3834), Sec. 3, eff. June 14, 2019.Amended by: Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 856 (S.B. 800), Sec. 12, eff. September 1, 2021.|
TX Govt Code § 2054.52001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 10 - General Government|Subtitle B - Information and Planning|Chapter 2054 - Information Resources|Subchapter N. -2. Texas Volunteer Incident Response Team|Section 2054.52001. Definitions

Sec. 2054.52001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this subchapter:(1)  "Incident response team" means the Texas volunteer incident response team established under Section 2054.52002.(2)  "Participating entity" means a state agency, including an institution of higher education, or a local government that receives assistance under this subchapter during a cybersecurity event.(3)  "Volunteer" means an individual who provides rapid response assistance during a cybersecurity event under this subchapter.|Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 567 (S.B. 475), Sec. 6, eff. June 14, 2021.|
TX Govt Code § 2054.52002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 10 - General Government|Subtitle B - Information and Planning|Chapter 2054 - Information Resources|Subchapter N. -2. Texas Volunteer Incident Response Team|Section 2054.52002. Establishment of Texas Volunteer Incident Response Team

Sec. 2054.52002.  ESTABLISHMENT OF TEXAS VOLUNTEER INCIDENT RESPONSE TEAM.  (a)  The department shall establish the Texas volunteer incident response team to provide rapid response assistance to a participating entity under the department's direction during a cybersecurity event.(b)  The department shall prescribe eligibility criteria for participation as a volunteer member of the incident response team, including a requirement that each volunteer have expertise in addressing cybersecurity events.|Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 567 (S.B. 475), Sec. 6, eff. June 14, 2021.|
TX Govt Code § 2054.52003 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 10 - General Government|Subtitle B - Information and Planning|Chapter 2054 - Information Resources|Subchapter N. -2. Texas Volunteer Incident Response Team|Section 2054.52003. Contract With Volunteers

Sec. 2054.52003.  CONTRACT WITH VOLUNTEERS.  The department shall enter into a contract with each volunteer the department approves to provide rapid response assistance under this subchapter.  The contract must require the volunteer to:(1)  acknowledge the confidentiality of information required by Section 2054.52010;(2)  protect all confidential information from disclosure;(3)  avoid conflicts of interest that might arise in a deployment under this subchapter;(4)  comply with department security policies and procedures regarding information resources technologies;(5)  consent to background screening required by the department; and(6)  attest to the volunteer's satisfaction of any eligibility criteria established by the department.|Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 567 (S.B. 475), Sec. 6, eff. June 14, 2021.|
TX Govt Code § 2054.52004 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 10 - General Government|Subtitle B - Information and Planning|Chapter 2054 - Information Resources|Subchapter N. -2. Texas Volunteer Incident Response Team|Section 2054.52004. Volunteer Qualification

Sec. 2054.52004.  VOLUNTEER QUALIFICATION.  (a)  The department shall require criminal history record information for each individual who accepts an invitation to become a volunteer.(b)  The department may request other information relevant to the individual's qualification and fitness to serve as a volunteer.(c)  The department has sole discretion to determine whether an individual is qualified to serve as a volunteer.|Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 567 (S.B. 475), Sec. 6, eff. June 14, 2021.|
TX Govt Code § 2054.52005 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 10 - General Government|Subtitle B - Information and Planning|Chapter 2054 - Information Resources|Subchapter N. -2. Texas Volunteer Incident Response Team|Section 2054.52005. Deployment

Sec. 2054.52005.  DEPLOYMENT.  (a)  In response to a cybersecurity event that affects multiple participating entities or a declaration by the governor of a state of disaster caused by a cybersecurity event, the department on request of a participating entity may deploy volunteers and provide rapid response assistance under the department's direction and the managed security services framework established under Section 2054.0594(d) to assist with the event.(b)  A volunteer may only accept a deployment under this subchapter in writing.  A volunteer may decline to accept a deployment for any reason.|Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 567 (S.B. 475), Sec. 6, eff. June 14, 2021.|
TX Govt Code § 2054.52006 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 10 - General Government|Subtitle B - Information and Planning|Chapter 2054 - Information Resources|Subchapter N. -2. Texas Volunteer Incident Response Team|Section 2054.52006. Cybersecurity Council Duties

Sec. 2054.52006.  CYBERSECURITY COUNCIL DUTIES.  The cybersecurity council established under Section 2054.512 shall review and make recommendations to the department regarding the policies and procedures used by the department to implement this subchapter.  The department may consult with the council to implement and administer this subchapter.|Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 567 (S.B. 475), Sec. 6, eff. June 14, 2021.|
TX Govt Code § 2054.52007 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 10 - General Government|Subtitle B - Information and Planning|Chapter 2054 - Information Resources|Subchapter N. -2. Texas Volunteer Incident Response Team|Section 2054.52007. Department Powers and Duties

Sec. 2054.52007.  DEPARTMENT POWERS AND DUTIES.  (a)  The department shall:(1)  approve the incident response tools the incident response team may use in responding to a cybersecurity event;(2)  establish the eligibility criteria an individual must meet to become a volunteer;(3)  develop and publish guidelines for operation of the incident response team, including the:(A)  standards and procedures the department uses to determine whether an individual is eligible to serve as a volunteer;(B)  process for an individual to apply for and accept incident response team membership;(C)  requirements for a participating entity to receive assistance from the incident response team; and(D)  process for a participating entity to request and obtain the assistance of the incident response team; and(4)  adopt rules necessary to implement this subchapter.(b)  The department may require a participating entity to enter into a contract as a condition for obtaining assistance from the incident response team.  The contract must comply with the requirements of Chapters 771 and 791.(c)  The department may provide appropriate training to prospective and approved volunteers.(d)  In accordance with state law, the department may provide compensation for actual and necessary travel and living expenses incurred by a volunteer on a deployment using money available for that purpose.(e)  The department may establish a fee schedule for participating entities receiving incident response team assistance.  The amount of fees collected may not exceed the department's costs to operate the incident response team.|Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 567 (S.B. 475), Sec. 6, eff. June 14, 2021.|
TX Govt Code § 2054.52008 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 10 - General Government|Subtitle B - Information and Planning|Chapter 2054 - Information Resources|Subchapter N. -2. Texas Volunteer Incident Response Team|Section 2054.52008. Status of Volunteer; Liability

Sec. 2054.52008.  STATUS OF VOLUNTEER; LIABILITY.  (a)  A volunteer is not an agent, employee, or independent contractor of this state for any purpose and has no authority to obligate this state to a third party.(b)  This state is not liable to a volunteer for personal injury or property damage sustained by the volunteer that arises from participation in the incident response team.|Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 567 (S.B. 475), Sec. 6, eff. June 14, 2021.|
TX Govt Code § 2054.52009 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 10 - General Government|Subtitle B - Information and Planning|Chapter 2054 - Information Resources|Subchapter N. -2. Texas Volunteer Incident Response Team|Section 2054.52009. Civil Liability

Sec. 2054.52009.  CIVIL LIABILITY.  A volunteer who in good faith provides professional services in response to a cybersecurity event is not liable for civil damages as a result of the volunteer's acts or omissions in providing the services, except for wilful and wanton misconduct.  This immunity is limited to services provided during the time of deployment for a cybersecurity event.|Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 567 (S.B. 475), Sec. 6, eff. June 14, 2021.|
TX Govt Code § 2054.52010 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 10 - General Government|Subtitle B - Information and Planning|Chapter 2054 - Information Resources|Subchapter N. -2. Texas Volunteer Incident Response Team|Section 2054.52010. Confidential Information

Sec. 2054.52010.  CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION.  Information written, produced, collected, assembled, or maintained by the department, a participating entity, the cybersecurity council, or a volunteer in the implementation of this subchapter is confidential and not subject to disclosure under Chapter 552 if the information:(1)  contains the contact information for a volunteer;(2)  identifies or provides a means of identifying a person who may, as a result of disclosure of the information, become a victim of a cybersecurity event;(3)  consists of a participating entity's cybersecurity plans or cybersecurity-related practices; or(4)  is obtained from a participating entity or from a participating entity's computer system in the course of providing assistance under this subchapter.|Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 567 (S.B. 475), Sec. 6, eff. June 14, 2021.|
TX Govt Code § 2054.521 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 10 - General Government|Subtitle B - Information and Planning|Chapter 2054 - Information Resources|Subchapter O. Major Outsourced Contracts|Section 2054.521. Major Outsourced Contract Defined; Rule

Sec. 2054.521.  MAJOR OUTSOURCED CONTRACT DEFINED; RULE.  The board by rule shall define what constitutes a major outsourced contract with regard to contracts the department executes with entities other than this state or a political subdivision of this state. The definition must include as a major outsourced contract:(1)  outsourced contracts entered into under Subchapter I and Subchapter L of this chapter or Chapter 2170; and(2)  contracts that exceed a monetary threshold, other than those described by Subdivision (1).|Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 48 (H.B. 2472), Sec. 13, eff. September 1, 2013.|
TX Govt Code § 2054.522 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 10 - General Government|Subtitle B - Information and Planning|Chapter 2054 - Information Resources|Subchapter O. Major Outsourced Contracts|Section 2054.522. Board Approval and Oversight of Major Outsourced Contracts

Sec. 2054.522.  BOARD APPROVAL AND OVERSIGHT OF MAJOR OUTSOURCED CONTRACTS.  (a)  The department must receive approval from the board before:(1)  entering into a major outsourced contract; or(2)  amending any major outsourced contract, if the amendment has significant statewide impact.(b)  The board shall establish one or more subcommittees to monitor the department's major outsourced contracts.|Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 48 (H.B. 2472), Sec. 13, eff. September 1, 2013.|
TX Govt Code § 2054.523 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 10 - General Government|Subtitle B - Information and Planning|Chapter 2054 - Information Resources|Subchapter O. Major Outsourced Contracts|Section 2054.523. Management Plans for Major Outsourced Contracts

Sec. 2054.523.  MANAGEMENT PLANS FOR MAJOR OUTSOURCED CONTRACTS.  (a)  The department shall specify procedures for administering, monitoring, and overseeing each major outsourced contract by creating a management plan for each contract.  In each management plan, the department shall specify the department's approach to managing and mitigating the risks inherent in each contract.(b)  Department staff who perform contract administration and program duties shall jointly develop the management plans with input from executive management and the board. Each management plan must be approved by the executive director.(c)  Each management plan must establish clear lines of accountability and coordination of contract activities. The plan must provide details about implementing the program that is the subject of the contract as well as procedures for monitoring contractor performance, identifying and mitigating risks related to the contract, and involving and communicating with customers who will be served by any programs implemented through the contract.  As appropriate, the plan must define an approach for transitioning from one major outsourced contract to another major outsourced contract.(d)  The department shall revise each management plan:(1)  as necessary to keep current during the contracting process; and(2)  when the department renews, amends, or resolicits a major outsourced contract to ensure the plan remains updated and incorporates any changes resulting from a new contract.|Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 48 (H.B. 2472), Sec. 13, eff. September 1, 2013.|
TX Govt Code § 2054.524 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 10 - General Government|Subtitle B - Information and Planning|Chapter 2054 - Information Resources|Subchapter O. Major Outsourced Contracts|Section 2054.524. Customer Involvement in Major Outsourced Contracts

Sec. 2054.524.  CUSTOMER INVOLVEMENT IN MAJOR OUTSOURCED CONTRACTS.  The department shall establish formal procedures to ensure customer involvement in decision making regarding each of the department's major outsourced contracts, including initial analysis, solicitation development, and contract award and implementation, that affect those customers.|Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 48 (H.B. 2472), Sec. 13, eff. September 1, 2013.|
TX Govt Code § 2054.551 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 10 - General Government|Subtitle B - Information and Planning|Chapter 2054 - Information Resources|Subchapter P. Additional Provisions on Contracting|Section 2054.551. Definition

Sec. 2054.551.  DEFINITION.  In this subchapter, "contract management guide" means the guide developed under this subchapter.|Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 48 (H.B. 2472), Sec. 13, eff. September 1, 2013.|
TX Govt Code § 2054.552 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 10 - General Government|Subtitle B - Information and Planning|Chapter 2054 - Information Resources|Subchapter P. Additional Provisions on Contracting|Section 2054.552. Conflict of Interest in Contracting

Sec. 2054.552.  CONFLICT OF INTEREST IN CONTRACTING.  (a)  A department employee may not:(1)  have an interest in, or in any manner be connected with, a contract or bid for a purchase of goods or services by the department; or(2)  in any manner, including by rebate or gift, directly or indirectly accept or receive from a person to whom a contract may be awarded anything of value or a promise, obligation, or contract for future reward or compensation.(b)  A department employee who violates Subsection (a)(2) is subject to dismissal.(c)  The board shall adopt rules to implement this section.(d)  The department shall train staff in the requirements of this section and Section 572.054 and incorporate the requirements into the contract management guide and the department's internal policies, including employee manuals.|Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 48 (H.B. 2472), Sec. 13, eff. September 1, 2013.|
TX Govt Code § 2054.553 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 10 - General Government|Subtitle B - Information and Planning|Chapter 2054 - Information Resources|Subchapter P. Additional Provisions on Contracting|Section 2054.553. Contract Management Training Policy

Sec. 2054.553.  CONTRACT MANAGEMENT TRAINING POLICY.  (a)  The department shall develop a policy for training department staff in contract management.(b)  The policy must establish contract management training requirements for all staff involved in contract management, including contract managers, program staff, and executive management.(c)  The policy must specify the department's overall approach to procuring and managing contracts, as well as contract-specific procedures developed in the contract management guide and under Subchapter O.|Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 48 (H.B. 2472), Sec. 13, eff. September 1, 2013.|