Bill: HB 1605, 85(R) - 2017
Committee
House Government Transparency & Operation
Vote Recommendation
| Vote Recommendation |
Economic Freedom |
Property Rights |
Personal Responsibility |
Limited Government |
Individual Liberty |
| Yes |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Author(s)
Cesar Blanco
Bill Caption
Relating to the powers and duties of the Department of Information Resources regarding cybersecurity.
Fiscal Notes
From the LBB: no significant fiscal implication to the state is anticipated.
Bill Analysis
HB 1605 would amend the Government Code to require the Department of Information Resources to submit to the governor, lieutenant governor, and legislature a report every even year that outlines preventative and recovery efforts the state can take to improve cybersecurity. Next, if a
cybersecurity event creates a need for emergency funding, the
department may request funding to manage
the operational and financial impacts from the event.
Vote Recommendation Notes
This bill enhances our limited government principle by taking a measure to identify cybersecurity weaknesses of the state and establish a funding procedure if a cybersecurity event creates a need for emergency funding. We support HB 1605.
Organizations Supporting
Texas Business Leadership Council
