By: Ellis S.B. No. 1134
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
relating to the duties of the Department of Information Resources
regarding cybersecurity.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. Section 2054.059, Government Code, is amended to
read as follows:
Sec. 2054.059. CYBERSECURITY [INFORMATION SECURITY]. From
available funds, the [The] department shall:
(1) establish and administer a clearinghouse for
information relating to all aspects of protecting the cybersecurity
[security] of state agency information;
(2) develop strategies and a framework for:
(A) the securing of cyberinfrastructure by state
agencies, including critical infrastructure; and
(B) cybersecurity risk assessment and mitigation
planning;
(3) develop and provide training to state agencies on
cybersecurity measures and awareness;
(4) provide assistance to state agencies on request
regarding the strategies and framework developed under Subdivision
(2); and
(5) promote public awareness of cybersecurity issues.
SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2013.