Texas HB1500 amends the Department of Information Resources' functions, including governance, cybersecurity, and procurement training.

HB1500 modifies the Department of Information Resources' operations, including governance, cybersecurity, and procurement training. The bill establishes a board for the department, composed of seven voting members and four nonvoting members, with specific appointment terms. It mandates annual cybersecurity training for state and local government employees and officials. The department must conduct information security assessments and penetration tests for state agencies every two years.

Texas HB1500 amends the Department of Information Resources' functions, including governance, cybersecurity, and procurement training.

HB1500 modifies the Department of Information Resources' operations, including governance, cybersecurity, and procurement training. The bill establishes a board for the department, composed of seven voting members and four nonvoting members, with specific appointment terms. It mandates annual cybersecurity training for state and local government employees and officials. The department must conduct information security assessments and penetration tests for state agencies every two years.