Bill

SB 1779

86(R) - 2019
Senate Business & Commerce
House State Affairs
Senate Business & Commerce
House State Affairs

Vote Recommendation

Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral

Author(s)

Angela Paxton

Sponsor(s)

Tan Parker

Bill Caption

Relating to security for state agency information and information technologies.

Fiscal Notes

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

Bill Analysis

SB 1779 would make procedural changes, establish training, and change reporting requirements in regards to security of the state's information technology. This includes authorizing the Department of Information Resources (DIR) to establish information sharing and analysis organization to provide a forum for state agencies, local governments, higher education institutions, and the private sector to share information regarding cybersecurity threats, best practices, and remediation strategies.

Vote Recommendation Notes

Texas Action is neutral on SB 1779 because it does not affect our liberty principles. That said, this does appear to be sound public policy.