Texas SB1625 mandates public water systems to report certain security incidents to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and the Department.

Texas SB1625 amends the Health and Safety Code to require public water systems to report specific security incidents to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. These incidents include unauthorized entries, acts of terrorism, ransomware attacks, thefts, natural disasters, and computer system disruptions. The commission may collaborate with the Texas Division of Emergency Management for certain notifications. Additionally, the commission must establish procedures to report these incidents to the Department of Information Resources. The act takes effect September 1, 2025.

Texas SB1625 mandates public water systems to report certain security incidents to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and the Department.

Texas SB1625 amends the Health and Safety Code to require public water systems to report specific security incidents to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. These incidents include unauthorized entries, acts of terrorism, ransomware attacks, thefts, natural disasters, and computer system disruptions. The commission may collaborate with the Texas Division of Emergency Management for certain notifications. Additionally, the commission must establish procedures to report these incidents to the Department of Information Resources. The act takes effect September 1, 2025.