Texas Government Code - GOV'T § 2063.406. Cybersecurity Council

(1) one member who is an employee of the office of the governor;

(2) one member of the senate appointed by the lieutenant governor;

(3) one member of the house of representatives appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives;

(4) the director of the Elections Division of the Office of the Secretary of State;

(5) one member who is an employee of the department; and

(6)  additional members appointed by the chief, including representatives of institutions of higher education and private sector leaders.

(1) consider the costs and benefits of establishing a computer emergency readiness team to address cybersecurity incidents occurring in this state during routine and emergency situations;

(2) establish criteria and priorities for addressing cybersecurity threats to critical state installations;

(3) consolidate and synthesize best practices to assist state agencies in understanding and implementing cybersecurity measures that are most beneficial to this state;  and

(4) assess the knowledge, skills, and capabilities of the existing information technology and cybersecurity workforce to mitigate and respond to cyber threats and develop recommendations for addressing immediate workforce deficiencies and ensuring a long-term pool of qualified applicants.