Tex. Government Code § 2059.102: MANAGEMENT AND USE OF NETWORK SECURITY SYSTEM.

(a) The command shall manage the operation of network security system services for all state agencies at the center.

(b) The command shall fulfill the network security requirements of each state agency to the extent practicable. However, the command shall protect criminal justice and homeland security networks of this state to the fullest extent possible in accordance with federal criminal justice and homeland security network standards.

(c) All state agencies shall use the network security services provided through the center to the fullest extent possible.

(d) A state agency may not purchase network security services unless the command determines that the agency's requirement for network security services cannot be met at a comparable cost through the center. The command shall develop an efficient process for this determination.

Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 760 (H.B. 3112), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.

Amended by:

Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 331 (H.B. 150), Sec. 38, eff. September 1, 2025.