Bill: SB 1696, 87(R) - 2021

Committee

Senate Education

2nd Chamber Committee

House Public Education

Vote Recommendation

Vote Recommendation Economic Freedom Property Rights Personal Responsibility Limited Government Individual Liberty
Neutral Neutral Neutral Neutral Neutral Neutral

Author(s)

Angela Paxton

Sponsor(s)

Terry Wilson

Bill Caption

Relating to establishing a system for the sharing of information regarding cyber attacks or other cybersecurity incidents occurring in schools in this state.

Fiscal Notes

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. 

Bill Analysis

SB 1696 would establish and maintain a system to coordinate the anonymous sharing of information concerning cyber attacks or other cybersecurity incidents occurring in district schools or open-enrollment charter schools in this state. 

Vote Recommendation Notes

Texas Action is neutral toward SB 1696 which does not appear to impact our liberty principles but is likely sound public policy nonetheless. 


Source URL (retrieved on 08/18/2025 06:08 PM): http://reports.texasaction.com/bill/87r/sb1696?print_view=true