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Senate Bill 64 |
Senate Author: Nelson |
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Effective: 9-1-19 |
House Sponsor: Phelan |
Senate Bill 64 amends the Government Code and Occupations Code to authorize the governor to command the Texas National Guard to assist the Texas State Guard with defending the state's cyber operations. The bill, among other provisions, requires the state cybersecurity coordinator, in collaboration with the cybersecurity council and public and private entities in Texas, to develop best practices for cybersecurity and to establish a cyberstar certificate program to recognize public and private entities that implement these best practices. The bill requires the Employees Retirement System of Texas and the Teacher Retirement System of Texas to comply with Department of Information Resources (DIR) cybersecurity and information security standards.
Senate Bill 64 amends the Utilities Code to require the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC) to establish a program to monitor cybersecurity efforts among utilities in Texas and requires an independent organization certified by the PUC to conduct internal cybersecurity risk assessment, vulnerability testing, and employee training.
Senate Bill 64 amends the Education Code to require the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, in collaboration with DIR, to develop strategies to incentivize cybersecurity degree programs.