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Enrolled Bill Summary

Enrolled Bill Summary

Legislative Session: 82(R)

Senate Bill 988

Senate Author:  Van de Putte

Effective:  9-1-11

House Sponsor:  Larson et al.


            Senate Bill 988 amends the Government Code to establish the Cybersecurity, Education, and Economic Development Council to conduct an interim study and make recommendations to the executive director of the Department of Information Resources regarding improving the infrastructure of Texas' cybersecurity operations with existing resources and through partnerships between government, business, and institutions of higher education and regarding examining specific actions to accelerate the growth of cybersecurity as an industry in Texas.  The council is abolished September 1, 2013.