Establishes Texas Cyber Command as part of The University of Texas System and transfers certain powers from the Department of Information Resources.

The bill establishes the Texas Cyber Command as a component institution of The University of Texas System. It transfers certain powers and duties from the Department of Information Resources to the Texas Cyber Command, including developing cybersecurity tools, providing training, and managing incident response. The command will also oversee the creation of cybersecurity best practices and minimum standards for state agencies. The chief information security officer of the Department of Information Resources becomes the chief of the Texas Cyber Command.

Establishes Texas Cyber Command as part of The University of Texas System and transfers certain powers from the Department of Information Resources.

The bill establishes the Texas Cyber Command as a component institution of The University of Texas System. It transfers certain powers and duties from the Department of Information Resources to the Texas Cyber Command, including developing cybersecurity tools, providing training, and managing incident response. The command will also oversee the creation of cybersecurity best practices and minimum standards for state agencies. The chief information security officer of the Department of Information Resources becomes the chief of the Texas Cyber Command.