TX SB2176

Establishes the Texas Cyber Command as a component of The University of Texas System, administratively attached to UT San Antonio, to prevent and respond to cybersecurity incidents affecting government entities and critical infrastructure statewide

Transfers cybersecurity functions from the Department of Information Resources to the new Command, including threat intelligence, incident response, digital forensics, training certification, and operation of a 24/7 cybersecurity hotline

Creates a chief position appointed by the governor with Senate confirmation to lead the Command, along with dedicated units for cybersecurity incident response, a digital forensics laboratory, and regional security operations centers partnered with universities

Requires all elected officials, appointed officials, and government employees with access to information resources to complete annual certified cybersecurity training, with governing bodies authorized to deny system access for noncompliance

Sets a transfer deadline of December 31, 2026, for all cybersecurity-related functions, employees, property, and funds to move from the Department of Information Resources to the Texas Cyber Command, with the Command subject to Sunset review and potential abolishment on September 1, 2035