Sec. 2059.058. AGREEMENT TO PROVIDE NETWORK SECURITY SERVICES TO ENTITIES OTHER THAN STATE AGENCIES. (a) In this section, a "special district" means:
(1) a school district;
(2) a hospital district;
(3) a water district; or
(4) a district or special water authority, as defined by Section 49.001, Water Code.
(b) In addition to the department's duty to provide network security services to state agencies under this chapter, the department by agreement may provide network security to:
(1) each house of the legislature;
(2) an agency that is not a state agency, including a legislative agency;
(3) a political subdivision of this state, including a county, municipality, or special district;
(4) an independent organization, as defined by Section 39.151, Utilities Code; and
(5) a public junior college.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 760 (H.B. 3112), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.
Amended by:
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 509 (S.B. 64), Sec. 19, eff. September 1, 2019.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle B - Information and Planning
Chapter 2059 - Texas Computer Network Security System
Subchapter B. General Powers and Duties
Section 2059.051. Department Responsible for Providing Computer Network Security Services
Section 2059.052. Services Provided to Institutions of Higher Education
Section 2059.054. Ownership or Lease of Necessary Equipment
Section 2059.055. Restricted Information
Section 2059.056. Responsibility for External and Internal Security Threats