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A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
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AN ACT
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relating to state agencies developing applications. |
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BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: |
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SECTION 1. Section 2157.007, Government Code, is amended by |
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amending Subsection (b) to read as follows: |
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(b) A state agency shall consider: |
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(1) cloud computing service options, including any |
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security benefits and cost savings associated with purchasing those |
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service options from a cloud computing service provider and from a |
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statewide technology center established by the department, when |
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making purchases for a major information resources project under |
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Section 2054.118; and |
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(2) cloud computing service options and compatibility |
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with cloud computing services in the development of new information |
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technology software applications. |
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SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2019. |