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Texas Government Code - GOV'T § 2054.5192. Cybersecurity Training Required: Certain State Contractors

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) In this section, “contractor” includes a subcontractor, officer, or employee of the contractor.

(b) A state agency shall require any contractor who has access to a state computer system or database to complete a cybersecurity training program certified under Section 2054.519 as selected by the agency.

(c) The cybersecurity training program must be completed by a contractor during the term of the contract and during any renewal period.

(d) Required completion of a cybersecurity training program must be included in the terms of a contract awarded by a state agency to a contractor.

(e) A contractor required to complete a cybersecurity training program under this section shall verify completion of the program to the contracting state agency. The person who oversees contract management for the agency shall:

(1) not later than August 31 of each year, report the contractor's completion to the department; and

(2) periodically review agency contracts to ensure compliance with this section.

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Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Texas Government Code - GOV'T § 2054.5192. Cybersecurity Training Required: Certain State Contractors - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/tx/government-code/gov-t-sect-2054-5192/

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