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2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle B - Information and Planning › Chapter 2055 - Electronic Grant System › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 2055.002. Applicability to Institutions of Higher Education or Health and Human Services Agencies

Sec. 2055.002.  APPLICABILITY TO INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION OR HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCIES.
Text of subsection effective until April 01, 2025
(a)  Except as provided by Subsection (b) , the requirements of this chapter regarding electronic government projects do not apply to institutions of higher education or a health and human services agency identified in Section 531.001(4), Government Code.
Text of subsection effective on April 01, 2025
(a)  Except as provided by Subsection (b), the requirements of this chapter regarding electronic government projects do not apply to institutions of higher education or a health and human services agency identified in Section 521.0001(5), Government Code.
(b)  Subject to approval by the office, an institution of higher education or a health and human services agency may elect to participate regarding an electronic government project of that institution or agency in the same manner as a state agency under this chapter.  If the institution or health and human services agency makes this election and the office approves the election, the institution or health and human services agency:
(1)  shall comply with this chapter regarding that electronic government project in the same manner as a state agency;  and
(2)  may not withdraw the project from management by the office unless the office approves the withdrawal.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1272, Sec. 1.01, eff. June 15, 2001.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 198, Sec. 2.41, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
Amended by:
Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 769 (H.B. 4611), Sec. 2.19, eff. April 1, 2025.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle B - Information and Planning › Chapter 2055 - Electronic Grant System › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 2055.003. Sunset Provision

Sec. 2055.003.  SUNSET PROVISION.  The office is subject to Chapter 325 (Texas Sunset Act). Unless continued in existence as provided by that chapter, the office is abolished September 1, 2011.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1272, Sec. 1.01, eff. June 15, 2001.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1112, Sec. 3.03, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
Amended by:
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 928 (H.B. 3249), Sec. 3.12, eff. June 15, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle B - Information and Planning › Chapter 2055 - Electronic Grant System › Subchapter E. Grants Assistance Project › Section 2055.201. Definition

Sec. 2055.201.  DEFINITION.  In this subchapter, "state grant assistance" means assistance provided by a state agency that is available to a resident of this state, another state agency, a local government, or a nonprofit or faith-based organization, including a grant, contract, loan, loan guarantee, cooperative agreement, or direct appropriation, property, or another method of disbursement.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 862 (S.B. 1002), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle B - Information and Planning › Chapter 2055 - Electronic Grant System › Subchapter E. Grants Assistance Project › Section 2055.202. Establishment of Project

Sec. 2055.202.  ESTABLISHMENT OF PROJECT.  The department shall establish an electronic government project to develop an Internet website accessible through the state electronic Internet portal that:
(1)  provides a single location for state agencies to post electronic summaries of state grant assistance opportunities with the state agencies;
(2)  enables a person to search for state grant assistance programs provided by state agencies;
(3)  allows, when feasible, electronic submission of state grant assistance applications;
(4)  improves the effectiveness and performance of state grant assistance programs;
(5)  streamlines and simplifies state grant assistance application and reporting processes; and
(6)  improves the delivery of services to the public.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 862 (S.B. 1002), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2005.
Amended by:
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 973 (H.B. 1504), Sec. 26, eff. June 17, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle B - Information and Planning › Chapter 2055 - Electronic Grant System › Subchapter E. Grants Assistance Project › Section 2055.203. Establishing and Operating Project; Coordination

Sec. 2055.203.  ESTABLISHING AND OPERATING PROJECT; COORDINATION.  (a)  In establishing and operating the electronic government project under this subchapter, the department, in coordination with the office of the governor, shall direct, coordinate, and assist state agencies in establishing and using:
(1)  a common electronic application and reporting system, including:
(A)  a standard format for announcing state grant assistance opportunities;
(B)  standard data elements for use in creating state grant assistance opportunity announcement summaries, including existing electronic grants programs and search functions; and
(C)  a common application form for a person to use in applying for state grant assistance from multiple state grant assistance programs that serve similar purposes and are administered by different state agencies; and
(2)  an interagency process for:
(A)  improving interagency and intergovernmental coordination of information collection and sharing of data between persons responsible for delivering services relating to a state grant assistance program; and
(B)  improving the timeliness, completeness, and quality of information received by a state agency from a recipient of state grant assistance.
(b)  A state agency shall provide the department and the office of the governor financial and functional information about any existing or potential systems that in any way provide the functions described in Section 2055.202.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 862 (S.B. 1002), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle B - Information and Planning › Chapter 2055 - Electronic Grant System › Subchapter E. Grants Assistance Project › Section 2055.204. Use of Electronic Grant System

Sec. 2055.204.  USE OF ELECTRONIC GRANT SYSTEM.  (a)  A state agency may not expend appropriated money to implement or design a new system that provides the functions described in Section 2055.202 without obtaining prior approval from the executive director.
(b)  The executive director shall determine whether to approve a state agency's continued operation of an existing system or to integrate the system into the project created under this subchapter.  The executive director may provide conditional approval of ongoing expenditures while developing appropriate project plans and funding models for the project.
(c)  A state agency shall incorporate common grant application forms developed under Section 2055.203 into the agency's grant application and review processes.
(d)  If the department determines that money should be consolidated in the development of this project, the department shall provide a funding model to the Legislative Budget Board and the governor as required by Section 2055.057.  A state agency with an existing system approved or conditionally approved under Subsection (b) is exempt from this subsection.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 862 (S.B. 1002), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle B - Information and Planning › Chapter 2055 - Electronic Grant System › Subchapter E. Grants Assistance Project › Section 2055.205. Exempt Agencies

Sec. 2055.205.  EXEMPT AGENCIES.  (a)  The executive director may exempt a state agency or state grant assistance program from the requirements of this subchapter if the executive director determines that the state agency does not have a sufficient number of state grant assistance programs.
(b)  The governor, with the assistance of the department, shall make a list of exempted agencies and information about programs exempted from this subchapter available to the public through the office of the governor's Internet website.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 862 (S.B. 1002), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle B - Information and Planning › Chapter 2056 - Strategic Plans of Operation › Section 2056.001. Definition

Sec. 2056.001.  DEFINITION.  In this chapter, "state agency" means a department, board, commission, or other entity of state government, other than a university system or an institution of higher education as defined by Section 61.003, Education Code, that:
(1)  has authority that is not limited to a geographical portion of the state;
(2)  was created by the constitution or a state statute with an ongoing mission and responsibilities;
(3)  is not the office of the governor or lieutenant governor;
(4)  is not within the judicial or legislative branch of government;  and
(5)  is not a committee created under state law whose primary function is to advise an agency.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.  Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 5.29(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1995;  Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 118, Sec. 5.01, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle B - Information and Planning › Chapter 2056 - Strategic Plans of Operation › Section 2056.0021. Workforce Planning

Sec. 2056.0021.  WORKFORCE PLANNING.  As part of the strategic plan required under Section 2056.002, a state agency shall conduct a strategic staffing analysis and develop a workforce plan, according to guidelines developed by the state auditor, to address critical staffing and training needs of the agency, including the need for experienced employees to impart knowledge to their potential successors.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 715, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle B - Information and Planning › Chapter 2056 - Strategic Plans of Operation › Section 2056.0022. Immunizations Awareness

Sec. 2056.0022.  IMMUNIZATIONS AWARENESS.  (a)  Each state agency that has contact with families in this state either in person or by telephone, mail, or the Internet shall include in the agency's strategic plan a strategy for increasing public awareness of the need for early childhood immunizations.
(b)  The Texas Department of Health shall identify the state agencies to which this section applies and notify the agencies of their duty under this section.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 844, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle B - Information and Planning › Chapter 2056 - Strategic Plans of Operation › Section 2056.003. Forms and Instructions

Sec. 2056.003.  FORMS AND INSTRUCTIONS.  The Governor's Office of Budget and Planning and the Legislative Budget Board shall develop forms and instructions for a state agency to use in preparing the agency's strategic plan.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle B - Information and Planning › Chapter 2056 - Strategic Plans of Operation › Section 2056.004. Assistance for Agencies

Sec. 2056.004.  ASSISTANCE FOR AGENCIES.  The Governor's Office of Budget and Planning and the Legislative Budget Board shall work with each state agency to determine acceptable measures of output, outcome, unit cost, and cost-effectiveness for use in the agency's plan.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.  Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 5.29(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1995.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle B - Information and Planning › Chapter 2056 - Strategic Plans of Operation › Section 2056.005. Information Provided to Agencies

Sec. 2056.005.  INFORMATION PROVIDED TO AGENCIES.  (a)  Not later than March 1 of each even-numbered year, the comptroller shall provide a long-term forecast of the state's economy and population to each state agency for use in the agency's strategic planning.
(b)  The comptroller, the Governor's Office of Budget and Planning, and the Legislative Budget Board jointly shall determine the information to be included in the forecast.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.  Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 5.29(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1995.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle B - Information and Planning › Chapter 2056 - Strategic Plans of Operation › Section 2056.006. Goals

Sec. 2056.006.  GOALS.  (a)  The governor, in cooperation with the Legislative Budget Board, shall establish and adopt achievement goals for each functional area of state government.  Unless modified by the Governor's Office of Budget and Planning and the Legislative Budget Board, the functional areas must include:
(1)  education;
(2)  regulation;
(3)  natural resources;
(4)  health;
(5)  human services;
(6)  transportation;
(7)  public safety and corrections;
(8)  general government;  and
(9)  state employee benefits.
(b)  The governor shall provide to each state agency a statement of the goals for each area in which the agency provides services.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.  Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 5.29(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1995.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle B - Information and Planning › Chapter 2056 - Strategic Plans of Operation › Section 2056.0065. Goals: Emphasis on Enhancing Military Facilities

Sec. 2056.0065.  GOALS:  EMPHASIS ON ENHANCING MILITARY FACILITIES.  (a)   In establishing the goals of a state agency, the agency shall consider the enhancement of military value to federally owned or operated military installations or facilities.  The state agency is encouraged to make this evaluation using the most current criteria provided by the Texas Military Preparedness Commission.
(b)  If the state agency determines that an expenditure will enhance the military value of a federally owned or operated military installation or facility based on the base realignment and closure criteria, the state agency shall make that expenditure a high priority.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 7, eff. May 27, 2003.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle B - Information and Planning › Chapter 2056 - Strategic Plans of Operation › Section 2056.007. Additional Information

Sec. 2056.007.  ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.  After a state agency issues its strategic plan, the Governor's Office of Budget and Planning and the Legislative Budget Board may request additional information relating to the plan from the agency.  The agency shall provide the information in a timely manner.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle B - Information and Planning › Chapter 2056 - Strategic Plans of Operation › Section 2056.008. Hearing

Sec. 2056.008.  HEARING.  The Governor's Office of Budget and Planning and the Legislative Budget Board jointly may hold a hearing on any matter required by this chapter.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle B - Information and Planning › Chapter 2056 - Strategic Plans of Operation › Section 2056.009. State Plan

Sec. 2056.009.  STATE PLAN.  (a)  The Governor's Office of Budget and Planning and the Legislative Budget Board jointly may compile a long-range strategic plan for state government using the state agency plans issued under Section 2056.002 and information obtained under Section 2056.007.
(b)  The state plan shall be sent to the governor, lieutenant governor, and each member of the legislature not later than the seventh working day of each regular session of the legislature.
(c)  The state plan serves as the strategic plan for the governor.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.  Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 5.29(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1995.
Amended by:
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1203 (S.B. 1455), Sec. 14, eff. September 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle B - Information and Planning › Chapter 2056 - Strategic Plans of Operation › Section 2056.010. Agency Conformance to Strategic Plan

Sec. 2056.010.  AGENCY CONFORMANCE TO STRATEGIC PLAN.  The comptroller, the Sunset Advisory Commission, the state auditor, the Legislative Budget Board, or another agency that conducts performance audits of a state agency shall consider in the evaluation of an agency the extent to which the agency conforms to the agency's strategic plan.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle B - Information and Planning › Chapter 2058 - Recognition of Federal Census › Section 2058.001. Governmental Recognition of and Action on Federal Census

Sec. 2058.001.  GOVERNMENTAL RECOGNITION OF AND ACTION ON FEDERAL CENSUS.  (a)  A governmental entity may not recognize or act on a report or publication, in any form, of a federal decennial census, in whole or in part, before September 1 of the year after the calendar year during which the census was taken.
(b)  A governmental entity shall recognize and act on a published report or count relating to a federal decennial census and released by the director of the Bureau of the Census of the United States Department of Commerce on the later of:
(1)  September 1 of the year after the calendar year during which the census was taken; or
(2)  the first day of the first calendar month occurring after the 150th day after the date of the publication of the report or count.
(c)  In this section, "governmental entity" means the state or an agency or political subdivision of the state.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
Amended by:
Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 682 (H.B. 2025), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle B - Information and Planning › Chapter 2058 - Recognition of Federal Census › Section 2058.002. Exceptions

Sec. 2058.002.  EXCEPTIONS.  (a)  The legislature or the Legislative Redistricting Board under Article III, Section 28, of the Texas Constitution may officially recognize or act on a federal decennial census before September 1 of the year after the calendar year during which the census was taken.
(b)  A political subdivision governed by a body elected from single-member districts may recognize and act on tabulations of population of a federal decennial census, for redistricting purposes, on or after the date the governor receives a report of the basic tabulations of population from the secretary of commerce under 13 U.S.C. Section 141(c).  This subsection does not apply to a political subdivision that was not subject to a statute requiring certain political subdivisions, classified by population, to elect their governing bodies from single-member districts under the preceding federal census.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
Amended by:
Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 682 (H.B. 2025), Sec. 2, eff. June 15, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle B - Information and Planning › Chapter 2059 - Texas Computer Network Security System › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 2059.001. Definitions

Sec. 2059.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:
(1)  "Center" means the network security center established under this chapter.
(2)  "Department" means the Department of Information Resources.
(2-a)  "Local government" has the meaning assigned by Section 2054.003.
(3)  "Network security" means the protection of computer systems and technology assets from unauthorized external intervention or improper use.  The term includes detecting, identifying, and countering malicious network activity to prevent the acquisition of information or disruption of information technology operations.
(4)  "State agency" has the meaning assigned by Section 2054.003.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 760 (H.B. 3112), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.
Amended by:
Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 242 (H.B. 4553), Sec. 10, eff. September 1, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle B - Information and Planning › Chapter 2059 - Texas Computer Network Security System › Subchapter B. General Powers and Duties › Section 2059.051. Department Responsible for Providing Computer Network Security Services

Sec. 2059.051.  DEPARTMENT RESPONSIBLE FOR PROVIDING COMPUTER NETWORK SECURITY SERVICES.  The department shall provide network security services to:
(1)  state agencies; and
(2)  other entities by agreement as provided by Section 2059.058.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 760 (H.B. 3112), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle B - Information and Planning › Chapter 2059 - Texas Computer Network Security System › Subchapter B. General Powers and Duties › Section 2059.052. Services Provided to Institutions of Higher Education

Sec. 2059.052.  SERVICES PROVIDED TO INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION.  The department may provide network security services to an institution of higher education, and may include an institution of higher education in a center, only if and to the extent approved by the Information Technology Council for Higher Education.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 760 (H.B. 3112), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle B - Information and Planning › Chapter 2059 - Texas Computer Network Security System › Subchapter B. General Powers and Duties › Section 2059.053. Rules

Sec. 2059.053.  RULES.  The department may adopt rules necessary to implement this chapter.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 760 (H.B. 3112), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle B - Information and Planning › Chapter 2059 - Texas Computer Network Security System › Subchapter B. General Powers and Duties › Section 2059.054. Ownership or Lease of Necessary Equipment

Sec. 2059.054.  OWNERSHIP OR LEASE OF NECESSARY EQUIPMENT.  The department may purchase in accordance with Chapters 2155, 2156, 2157, and 2158 any facilities or equipment necessary to provide network security services to state agencies.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 760 (H.B. 3112), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle B - Information and Planning › Chapter 2059 - Texas Computer Network Security System › Subchapter B. General Powers and Duties › Section 2059.055. Restricted Information

Sec. 2059.055.  RESTRICTED INFORMATION.  (a)  Confidential network security information may be released only to officials responsible for the network, law enforcement, the state auditor's office, and agency or elected officials designated by the department.
(b)  Network security information is confidential under this section if the information is:
(1)  related to passwords, personal identification numbers, access codes, encryption, or other components of the security system of a governmental entity;
(2)  collected, assembled, or maintained by or for a governmental entity to prevent, detect, or investigate criminal activity; or
(3)  related to an assessment, made by or for a governmental entity or maintained by a governmental entity, of the vulnerability of a network to criminal activity.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 760 (H.B. 3112), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.
Amended by:
Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 560 (S.B. 564), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2017.
Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 683 (H.B. 8), Sec. 13, eff. September 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle B - Information and Planning › Chapter 2059 - Texas Computer Network Security System › Subchapter B. General Powers and Duties › Section 2059.056. Responsibility for External and Internal Security Threats

Sec. 2059.056.  RESPONSIBILITY FOR EXTERNAL AND INTERNAL SECURITY THREATS.  If the department provides network security services for a state agency or other entity under this chapter, the department is responsible for network security from external threats for that agency or entity.  Network security management for that state agency or entity regarding internal threats remains the responsibility of that state agency or entity.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 760 (H.B. 3112), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle B - Information and Planning › Chapter 2059 - Texas Computer Network Security System › Subchapter B. General Powers and Duties › Section 2059.057. Biennial Report

Sec. 2059.057.  BIENNIAL REPORT.  (a)  The department shall biennially prepare a report on:
(1)  the department's accomplishment of service objectives and other performance measures under this chapter; and
(2)  the status, including the financial performance, of the consolidated network security system provided through the center.
(b)  The department shall submit the report to:
(1)  the governor;
(2)  the lieutenant governor;
(3)  the speaker of the house of representatives; and
(4)  the state auditor's office.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 760 (H.B. 3112), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle B - Information and Planning › Chapter 2059 - Texas Computer Network Security System › Subchapter B. General Powers and Duties › Section 2059.058. Agreement to Provide Network Security Services to Entities Other Than State Agencies

Sec. 2059.058.  AGREEMENT TO PROVIDE NETWORK SECURITY SERVICES TO ENTITIES OTHER THAN STATE AGENCIES.   In addition to the department's duty to provide network security services to state agencies under this chapter, the department by agreement may provide network security services to:
(1)  each house of the legislature and a legislative agency;
(2)  a local government;
(3)  the supreme court, the court of criminal appeals, or a court of appeals;
(4)  a public hospital owned or operated by this state or a political subdivision or municipal corporation of this state, including a hospital district or hospital authority;
(5)  the Texas Permanent School Fund Corporation;
(6)  an open-enrollment charter school, as defined by Section 5.001, Education Code;
(7)  a private school, as defined by Section 5.001, Education Code;
(8)  a private or independent institution of higher education, as defined by Section 61.003, Education Code;
(9)  a volunteer fire department, as defined by Section 152.001, Tax Code; and
(10)   an independent organization certified under Section 39.151, Utilities Code, for the ERCOT power region.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 760 (H.B. 3112), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.
Amended by:
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 509 (S.B. 64), Sec. 19, eff. September 1, 2019.
Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 242 (H.B. 4553), Sec. 11, eff. September 1, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle B - Information and Planning › Chapter 2059 - Texas Computer Network Security System › Subchapter C. Network Security Center › Section 2059.101. Network Security Center

Sec. 2059.101.  NETWORK SECURITY CENTER.  The department shall establish a network security center to provide network security services to state agencies.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 760 (H.B. 3112), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle B - Information and Planning › Chapter 2059 - Texas Computer Network Security System › Subchapter C. Network Security Center › Section 2059.102. Management and Use of Network Security System

Sec. 2059.102.  MANAGEMENT AND USE OF NETWORK SECURITY SYSTEM.  (a)  The department shall manage the operation of network security system services for all state agencies at the center.
(b)  The department shall fulfill the network security requirements of each state agency to the extent practicable.  However, the department shall protect criminal justice and homeland security networks of this state to the fullest extent possible in accordance with federal criminal justice and homeland security network standards.
(c)  All state agencies shall use the network security services provided through the center to the fullest extent possible.
(d)  A state agency may not purchase network security services unless the department determines that the agency's requirement for network security services cannot be met at a comparable cost through the center.  The department shall develop an efficient process for this determination.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 760 (H.B. 3112), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle B - Information and Planning › Chapter 2059 - Texas Computer Network Security System › Subchapter C. Network Security Center › Section 2059.103. Center Location and Physical Security

Sec. 2059.103.  CENTER LOCATION AND PHYSICAL SECURITY.  (a)  The department shall locate the center at a location that has an existing secure and restricted facility, cyber-security infrastructure, available trained workforce, and supportive educational capabilities.
(b)  The department shall control and monitor all entrances and critical areas to prevent unauthorized entry.  The department shall limit access to authorized individuals.
(c)  Local law enforcement or security agencies shall monitor security alarms at the center according to service availability.
(d)  The department shall restrict operational information to personnel at the center, except as provided by Chapter 321.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 760 (H.B. 3112), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle B - Information and Planning › Chapter 2059 - Texas Computer Network Security System › Subchapter C. Network Security Center › Section 2059.104. Center Services and Support

Sec. 2059.104.  CENTER SERVICES AND SUPPORT.  (a)  The department shall provide the following managed security services through the center:
(1)  real-time network security monitoring to detect and respond to network security events that may jeopardize this state and the residents of this state, including vulnerability assessment services consisting of a comprehensive security posture assessment, external and internal threat analysis, and penetration testing;
(2)  continuous, 24-hour alerts and guidance for defeating network security threats, including firewall preconfiguration, installation, management and monitoring, intelligence gathering, protocol analysis, and user authentication;
(3)  immediate incident response to counter network security activity that exposes this state and the residents of this state to risk, including complete intrusion detection systems installation, management, and monitoring and a network operations call center;
(4)  development, coordination, and execution of statewide cyber-security operations to isolate, contain, and mitigate the impact of network security incidents at state agencies;
(5)  operation of a central authority for all statewide information assurance programs; and
(6)  the provision of educational services regarding network security.
(b)  The department may provide:
(1)  implementation of best-of-breed information security architecture engineering services, including public key infrastructure development, design, engineering, custom software development, and secure web design; or
(2)  certification and accreditation to ensure compliance with the applicable regulatory requirements for cyber-security and information technology risk management, including the use of proprietary tools to automate the assessment and enforcement of compliance.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 760 (H.B. 3112), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle B - Information and Planning › Chapter 2059 - Texas Computer Network Security System › Subchapter C. Network Security Center › Section 2059.105. Network Security Guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures

Sec. 2059.105.  NETWORK SECURITY GUIDELINES AND STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES.  (a)  The department shall adopt and provide to all state agencies appropriate network security guidelines and standard operating procedures to ensure efficient operation of the center with a maximum return on investment for the state.
(b)  The department shall revise the standard operating procedures as necessary to confirm network security.
(c)  Each state agency shall comply with the network security policies, guidelines, and standard operating procedures.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 760 (H.B. 3112), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle B - Information and Planning › Chapter 2059 - Texas Computer Network Security System › Subchapter C. Network Security Center › Section 2059.1055. Network Security in a State of Disaster

Sec. 2059.1055.  NETWORK SECURITY IN A STATE OF DISASTER.  The department shall disconnect the computer network of an entity receiving security services under this chapter from the Internet if the governor issues an order under Section 418.0195 to disconnect the network because of a substantial external threat to the entity's computer network.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1310 (H.B. 3333), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle B - Information and Planning › Chapter 2059 - Texas Computer Network Security System › Subchapter C. Network Security Center › Section 2059.106. Private Vendor

Sec. 2059.106.  PRIVATE VENDOR.  The department may contract with a private vendor to build and operate the center and act as an authorized agent to acquire, install, integrate, maintain, configure, and monitor the network security services and security infrastructure elements.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 760 (H.B. 3112), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle B - Information and Planning › Chapter 2059 - Texas Computer Network Security System › Subchapter D. Financial Provisions › Section 2059.151. Payment for Services

Sec. 2059.151.  PAYMENT FOR SERVICES.  The department shall develop a system of billings and charges for services provided in operating and administering the network security system that allocates the total state cost to each state agency or other entity served by the system based on proportionate usage.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 760 (H.B. 3112), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle B - Information and Planning › Chapter 2059 - Texas Computer Network Security System › Subchapter D. Financial Provisions › Section 2059.152. Revolving Fund Account

Sec. 2059.152.  REVOLVING FUND ACCOUNT.  (a)  The comptroller shall establish in the state treasury a revolving fund account for the administration of this chapter.  The account must be used as a depository for money received from state agencies and other entities served under this chapter.  Receipts attributable to the centralized network security system must be deposited into the account and separately identified within the account.
(b)  The legislature may appropriate money for operating the system directly to the department, in which case the revolving fund account must be used to receive money due from local governmental entities and other agencies to the extent that their money is not subject to legislative appropriation.
(c)  The department shall maintain in the revolving fund account sufficient amounts to pay the liabilities of the center and related network security services.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 760 (H.B. 3112), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle B - Information and Planning › Chapter 2059 - Texas Computer Network Security System › Subchapter D. Financial Provisions › Section 2059.153. Grants

Sec. 2059.153.  GRANTS.  The department may apply for and use for purposes of this chapter the proceeds from grants offered by any federal agency or other source.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 760 (H.B. 3112), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle B - Information and Planning › Chapter 2059 - Texas Computer Network Security System › Subchapter E. Regional Network Security Centers › Section 2059.201. Eligible Participating Entities

Sec. 2059.201.  ELIGIBLE PARTICIPATING ENTITIES.  A state agency or an entity listed in Section 2059.058 is eligible to participate in cybersecurity support and network security provided by a regional network security center under this subchapter.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 567 (S.B. 475), Sec. 9, eff. June 14, 2021.
Amended by:
Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 242 (H.B. 4553), Sec. 12, eff. September 1, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle B - Information and Planning › Chapter 2059 - Texas Computer Network Security System › Subchapter E. Regional Network Security Centers › Section 2059.202. Establishment of Regional Network Security Centers

Sec. 2059.202.  ESTABLISHMENT OF REGIONAL NETWORK SECURITY CENTERS.  (a)  Subject to Subsection (b), the department may establish regional network security centers, under the department's managed security services framework established by Section 2054.0594(d), to assist in providing cybersecurity support and network security to regional offices or locations for state agencies and other eligible entities that elect to participate in and receive services through the center.
(b)  The department may establish more than one regional network security center only if the department determines the first center established by the department successfully provides to state agencies and other eligible entities the services the center has contracted to provide.
(c)  The department shall enter into an interagency contract in accordance with Chapter 771 or an interlocal contract in accordance with Chapter 791, as appropriate, with an eligible participating entity that elects to participate in and receive services through a regional network security center.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 567 (S.B. 475), Sec. 9, eff. June 14, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle B - Information and Planning › Chapter 2059 - Texas Computer Network Security System › Subchapter E. Regional Network Security Centers › Section 2059.203. Regional Network Security Center Locations and Physical Security

Sec. 2059.203.  REGIONAL NETWORK SECURITY CENTER LOCATIONS AND PHYSICAL SECURITY.  (a)  In creating and operating a regional network security center, the department shall partner with a university system or institution of higher education as defined by Section 61.003, Education Code, other than a public junior college.  The system or institution shall:
(1)  serve as an education partner with the department for the regional network security center; and
(2)  enter into an interagency contract with the department in accordance with Chapter 771.
(b)  In selecting the location for a regional network security center, the department shall select a university system or institution of higher education that has supportive educational capabilities.
(c)  A university system or institution of higher education selected to serve as a regional network security center shall control and monitor all entrances to and critical areas of the center to prevent unauthorized entry.  The system or institution shall restrict access to the center to only authorized individuals.
(d)  A local law enforcement entity or any entity providing security for a regional network security center shall monitor security alarms at the regional network security center subject to the availability of that service.
(e)  The department and a university system or institution of higher education selected to serve as a regional network security center shall restrict operational information to only center personnel, except as provided by Chapter 321.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 567 (S.B. 475), Sec. 9, eff. June 14, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle B - Information and Planning › Chapter 2059 - Texas Computer Network Security System › Subchapter E. Regional Network Security Centers › Section 2059.204. Regional Network Security Centers Services and Support

Sec. 2059.204.  REGIONAL NETWORK SECURITY CENTERS SERVICES AND SUPPORT.  The department may offer the following managed security services through a regional network security center:
(1)  real-time network security monitoring to detect and respond to network security events that may jeopardize this state and the residents of this state;
(2)  alerts and guidance for defeating network security threats, including firewall configuration, installation, management, and monitoring, intelligence gathering, and protocol analysis;
(3)  immediate response to counter network security activity that exposes this state and the residents of this state to risk, including complete intrusion detection system installation, management, and monitoring for participating entities;
(4)  development, coordination, and execution of statewide cybersecurity operations to isolate, contain, and mitigate the impact of network security incidents for participating entities; and
(5)  cybersecurity educational services.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 567 (S.B. 475), Sec. 9, eff. June 14, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle B - Information and Planning › Chapter 2059 - Texas Computer Network Security System › Subchapter E. Regional Network Security Centers › Section 2059.205. Network Security Guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures

Sec. 2059.205.  NETWORK SECURITY GUIDELINES AND STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES.  (a)  The department shall adopt and provide to each regional network security center appropriate network security guidelines and standard operating procedures to ensure efficient operation of the center with a maximum return on the state's investment.
(b)  The department shall revise the standard operating procedures as necessary to confirm network security.
(c)  Each eligible participating entity that elects to participate in a regional network security center shall comply with the network security guidelines and standard operating procedures.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 567 (S.B. 475), Sec. 9, eff. June 14, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle B - Information and Planning › Chapter 2060 - Interagency Data Transparency Commission › Section 2060.001. Definition

Sec. 2060.001.  DEFINITION.  In this chapter, "commission" means the Interagency Data Transparency Commission.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 639 (S.B. 1844), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle B - Information and Planning › Chapter 2060 - Interagency Data Transparency Commission › Section 2060.002. Commission Created

Sec. 2060.002.  COMMISSION CREATED.  The commission is created to study and review:
(1)  the current public data structure, classification, sharing, and reporting protocols for state agencies; and
(2)  the possibility of collecting and posting data from state agencies online in an open source format that is machine-readable, exportable, and easily accessible by the public.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 639 (S.B. 1844), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle B - Information and Planning › Chapter 2060 - Interagency Data Transparency Commission › Section 2060.003. Study

Sec. 2060.003.  STUDY.  The study conducted by the commission must consider methods to:
(1)  structure, classify, and share data among state agencies;
(2)  more efficiently gather and process data;
(3)  collect and post data online in an open source format that is machine-readable, exportable, and easily accessible by the public;
(4)  standardize data across state agencies;
(5)  incorporate reporting practices by state agencies into the open data systems of the state;
(6)  improve coordination of interagency data;
(7)  improve sharing of data between state agencies;
(8)  reduce the costs of collecting data;
(9)  reduce duplicative data and information;
(10)  increase accountability and ensure state agencies share and report the data collected by the state agencies;
(11)  improve information management and analysis to:
(A)  increase information security;
(B)  uncover fraud and waste;
(C)  reduce costs incurred by state agencies;
(D)  improve operations performed by state agencies; and
(E)  verify compliance with applicable laws; and
(12)  determine other data and transparency issues.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 639 (S.B. 1844), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle B - Information and Planning › Chapter 2060 - Interagency Data Transparency Commission › Section 2060.004. Report

Sec. 2060.004.  REPORT.  (a)  Not later than September 1, 2016, the commission shall provide to the governor, lieutenant governor, and speaker of the house of representatives a final report on data reporting practices by state agencies.  The report must include:
(1)  recommendations for efficient and effective solutions under the commission's charge under Section 2060.003, in addition to solutions to other data and transparency issues identified by the commission;
(2)  proposals for legislation necessary to implement the recommendations described by Subdivision (1);
(3)  administrative recommendations; and
(4)  a complete explanation of each of the commission's recommendations.
(b)  The commission shall provide any additional reports requested by the governor, lieutenant governor, or speaker of the house of representatives.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 639 (S.B. 1844), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2015.