By: Hughes S.B. No. 1565
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
relating to policy frameworks for research security established by
public institutions of higher education.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. Subchapter Z, Chapter 51, Education Code, is
amended by adding Section 51.982 to read as follows:
Sec. 51.981. POLICY FRAMEWORK FOR RESEARCH SECURITY. (a)
In this section, "institution of higher education" has the meaning
assigned by Section 61.003.
(b) The governing body of each institution of higher
institution shall establish, for each institution under the
management and control of the board, a policy framework that
addresses research security. The policy framework must:
(1) achieve the highest level of compliance with
applicable ethical, legal, regulatory, contractual and system
standards and requirements in securing and protecting research
portfolios;
(2) promote an organizational culture of compliance in
meeting federal requirements to maintain federal funding; and
(3) designate a person to serve as a research security
officer responsible for classified information, controlled
unclassified information, foreign influence reporting, and other
issues addressed under the policy framework.
SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2023.