Texas Government Code - GOV'T § 2059.203. Regional Network Security Center Locations and Physical Security

(a) In creating and operating a regional network security center, the department shall partner with a university system or institution of higher education as defined by Section 61.003, Education Code, other than a public junior college. The system or institution shall:

(b) In selecting the location for a regional network security center, the department shall select a university system or institution of higher education that has supportive educational capabilities.

(c) A university system or institution of higher education selected to serve as a regional network security center shall control and monitor all entrances to and critical areas of the center to prevent unauthorized entry. The system or institution shall restrict access to the center to only authorized individuals.

(d) A local law enforcement entity or any entity providing security for a regional network security center shall monitor security alarms at the regional network security center subject to the availability of that service.

(e) The department and a university system or institution of higher education selected to serve as a regional network security center shall restrict operational information to only center personnel, except as provided by Chapter 321.