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TX HB1500
Bill
Status
6/20/2025
Primary Sponsor
Keith Bell
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AI Summary
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Extends the Department of Information Resources (DIR) sunset date from September 1, 2025 to September 1, 2037, continuing the agency's operations
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Restructures the DIR governing board to 11 members: 7 voting members appointed by the governor and 4 nonvoting members (1 from higher education, 2 from top-spending state agencies, and 1 from a small agency with fewer than 500 employees)
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Requires DIR, in coordination with the comptroller, to develop a voluntary certification course on IT procurement for state purchasing professionals and annual training for upper management on IT purchasing best practices
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Establishes a centralized electronic advertising system on the state business daily for state agencies to post grant and assistance opportunities, and creates a pilot program for DIR to assist state agencies with IT procurement
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Mandates biennial information security assessments and penetration tests for state agencies (excluding higher education), expands cybersecurity training requirements to all state and local government employees, and establishes required advisory committees on procurement, information security, and strategic planning
Legislative Description
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Department of Information Resources, including the composition of the governing body of the department and, in collaboration with the comptroller, the administration of state assistance opportunities.
Education
Last Action
Effective on 9/1/25
6/20/2025