Bill

SB 820

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

Vote Recommendation

Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral

Author(s)

Jane Nelson

Co-Author(s)

Royce West

Sponsor(s)

Morgan Meyer

Bill Caption

Relating to a requirement that a school district develop and maintain a cybersecurity framework.


Fiscal Notes

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

Bill Analysis

SB 820 would require each school district to establish a cybersecurity policy to defend the district cyber-infrastructure and to conduct cybersecurity risk assessment. Districts would be required to designate a coordinator to be a liaison between the district and the Texas Education Agency on cybersecurity matters. 

Vote Recommendation Notes

Texas Action remains neutral on SB 820 because it does not promote or violate any of our principles.