Texas HB5331 makes unenforceable contract clauses that restrict state agencies or local governments from complying with cybersecurity incident.

Texas HB5331 amends the Government Code to declare void and unenforceable any contract language in cybersecurity insurance contracts or other contracts for goods or services that prohibits or restricts state agencies or local governments from complying with security incident notification requirements. The bill aims to clarify existing law and takes effect immediately if passed with a two-thirds vote, otherwise on September 1, 2025.

Texas HB5331 makes unenforceable contract clauses that restrict state agencies or local governments from complying with cybersecurity incident.

Texas HB5331 amends the Government Code to declare void and unenforceable any contract language in cybersecurity insurance contracts or other contracts for goods or services that prohibits or restricts state agencies or local governments from complying with security incident notification requirements. The bill aims to clarify existing law and takes effect immediately if passed with a two-thirds vote, otherwise on September 1, 2025.