Bill

SB 819

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)

Jane Nelson

Sponsor(s)

Dade Phelan

Bill Caption

Relating to state agency electronic information and processes.

Fiscal Notes

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

Bill Analysis

SB 819 would make procedural changes in an attempt to update and improve Texas' information systems and processes.

The changes include giving the new Chief Data Officer more oversight, while also having the Department of Information Resources establish guidelines in order to help state agencies update their technological networks and information systems.

According to the author, this bill would implement various recommendations brought forth by the Department of Information Resources.

Vote Recommendation Notes

Texas Action remains neutral on SB 819 as it does not affect any of our liberty principles.