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 purpose, organization, and powers, 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 that all information resources employees of state agencies complete periodic cybersecurity training and establishes a cybersecurity threat intelligence center and incident response unit.

Additionally, the bill amends various sections of the Government Code to enhance the cybersecurity framework for state agencies, including provisions for information sharing, regional cybersecurity task forces, and the establishment of a cybersecurity council. It emphasizes the confidentiality of vulnerability reports and outlines the responsibilities of information security officers within state agencies. The command will oversee network security services, ensuring compliance with cybersecurity training requirements and allowing for the certification of local governments seeking grants. The effective date of the bill is set for September 1, 2025, with a transition period for the transfer of powers and duties to the Texas Cyber Command.

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 (Government Code 325, Education Code 38, Government Code 772, Government Code 2056, Education Code 65, Government Code 2054, Education Code 441)
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 (Government Code 325, Education Code 38, Government Code 772, Government Code 2056, Education Code 65, Government Code 2054, Education Code 441)
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 (Government Code 325, Education Code 38, Government Code 772, Government Code 2056, Education Code 65, Government Code 2054, Education Code 441)
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 (Government Code 325, Education Code 11, Government Code 2157, Education Code 38, Government Code 411, Government Code 772, Government Code 2056, Education Code 65, Government Code 2054, Government Code 418, Government Code 2059, Government Code 2170, Government Code 39, Education Code 441, Government Code 441)
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 (Government Code 325, Education Code 11, Government Code 2157, Education Code 38, Government Code 411, Government Code 772, Government Code 2056, Education Code 65, Government Code 2054, Government Code 418, Government Code 2059, Government Code 2170, Government Code 39, Education Code 441, Government Code 441)