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TX HB5331
Bill
Status
6/20/2025
Primary Sponsor
Jay Dean
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AI Summary
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Amends Section 2054.603 of the Texas Government Code to declare void and unenforceable any contract language in cybersecurity insurance contracts or other goods/services contracts that prohibits or restricts state agencies or local governments from complying with security incident notification requirements
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Applies to contract provisions that attempt to circumvent mandatory security incident reporting obligations under existing state law
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Legislature explicitly states the amendment is intended to clarify existing law rather than create new legal requirements
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Takes effect immediately upon receiving two-thirds vote in both legislative chambers; otherwise takes effect September 1, 2025
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Passed the House 145-0 on May 8, 2025, and the Senate 31-0 on May 25, 2025 (House concurred in Senate amendments 115-19 on May 28, 2025)
Legislative Description
Relating to the enforceability of certain state agency and local government contract language regarding required security incident notifications.
State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
Last Action
Effective immediately
6/20/2025