H.B. No. 150 establishes the Texas Cyber Command as a new state agency, transferring certain powers and duties from the Department of Information Resources. The bill introduces Chapter 2063 to the Government Code, detailing the command's organization and responsibilities, which include preventing and responding to cybersecurity incidents affecting governmental entities and critical infrastructure in Texas. The command will provide leadership, guidance, and tools to enhance cybersecurity defenses, facilitate education and training for a cybersecurity workforce, and monitor cyber threats. It also mandates the development of best practices and minimum standards for cybersecurity, as well as annual training for all information resources employees in state agencies.

Additionally, the bill outlines the command's powers, including promoting public awareness of cybersecurity issues, supporting state agencies during incidents, and establishing a cybersecurity threat intelligence center and incident response unit. It introduces new reporting requirements for state agencies and local governments regarding cybersecurity incidents and mandates the creation of a cybersecurity council to foster collaboration between public and private sectors. The bill also establishes a state risk and authorization management program for cloud computing services and a Texas volunteer incident response team. Overall, the legislation aims to strengthen the state's cybersecurity framework by enhancing reporting, planning, and response mechanisms while ensuring sensitive information remains protected.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Government Code 325.011, Education Code 38.307, Education Code 441.185, Education Code 65.02, Government Code 772.012, Government Code 2054.0701, Government Code 2056.002 (Education Code 38, Education Code 65, Education Code 441, Government Code 325, Government Code 2056, Government Code 772, Government Code 2054)
House Committee Report: Government Code 325.011, Education Code 38.307, Education Code 441.185, Education Code 65.02, Government Code 772.012, Government Code 2054.0701, Government Code 2056.002 (Education Code 38, Education Code 65, Education Code 441, Government Code 325, Government Code 2056, Government Code 772, Government Code 2054)
Engrossed: Government Code 325.011, Education Code 38.307, Education Code 441.185, Education Code 65.02, Government Code 772.012, Government Code 2054.0701, Government Code 2056.002, Government Code 2054.5181 (Education Code 38, Education Code 65, Education Code 441, Government Code 325, Government Code 2056, Government Code 772, Government Code 2054)
Senate Committee Report: Education Code 11.175, Education Code 38.307, Government Code 441.185, Government Code 411.0765, Government Code 418.0195, Government Code 772.012, Government Code 2054.380, Government Code 2054.0701, Government Code 2056.002, Government Code 2059.001, Government Code 2059.051, Government Code 2059.052, Government Code 2059.053, Government Code 2059.054, Government Code 2059.055, Government Code 2059.056, Government Code 2059.057, Government Code 2059.058, Government Code 39.151, Government Code 2059.102, Government Code 2059.103, Government Code 2059.104, Government Code 2059.105, Government Code 2059.1055, Government Code 2059.106, Government Code 2059.151, Government Code 2059.152, Government Code 2059.153, Government Code 2157.068, Government Code 2170.057 (Education Code 38, Government Code 2157, Education Code 65, Education Code 441, Government Code 325, Government Code 418, Government Code 2056, Government Code 772, Government Code 441, Education Code 11, Government Code 2170, Government Code 2054, Government Code 411, Government Code 39, Government Code 2059)
Enrolled: Education Code 11.175, Education Code 38.307, Government Code 441.185, Government Code 411.0765, Government Code 418.0195, Government Code 772.012, Government Code 2054.380, Government Code 2054.0701, Government Code 2056.002, Government Code 2059.001, Government Code 2059.051, Government Code 2059.052, Government Code 2059.053, Government Code 2059.054, Government Code 2059.055, Government Code 2059.056, Government Code 2059.057, Government Code 2059.058, Government Code 39.151, Government Code 2059.102, Government Code 2059.103, Government Code 2059.104, Government Code 2059.105, Government Code 2059.1055, Government Code 2059.106, Government Code 2059.151, Government Code 2059.152, Government Code 2059.153, Government Code 2157.068, Government Code 2170.057 (Education Code 38, Government Code 2157, Education Code 65, Education Code 441, Government Code 325, Government Code 418, Government Code 2056, Government Code 772, Government Code 441, Education Code 11, Government Code 2170, Government Code 2054, Government Code 411, Government Code 39, Government Code 2059)