Bill

HB 2689

86(R) - 2019
House Public Education
House Public Education

Vote Recommendation

Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral

Author(s)

Jay Dean
Diego Bernal
Cesar Blanco
Giovanni Capriglione
John Wray

Bill Caption

Relating to the designation of a cybersecurity coordinator by each school district.


Fiscal Notes

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

Bill Analysis

HB 2689 would require school district superintendents to designate a cybersecurity coordinator to serve as a liaison between the district and the Texas Education Agency. The coordinator would be required to report any incident to the TEA, and these incidents would not be subject to disclosure under state public information law.

Vote Recommendation Notes

Texas Action remains neutral on HB 2689 because it does not promote or violate any of our principles. 

Organizations Supporting

League of Women Voters of Texas