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This bill establishes the Texas Cyber Command (TCC) as a new state agency responsible for cybersecurity across Texas governmental entities and critical infrastructure. The TCC will be led by a chief appointed by the governor and confirmed by the senate, serving a two-year term. The agency's primary mission is to prevent and respond to cybersecurity incidents, with key responsibilities including providing leadership and guidance on cybersecurity defenses, facilitating workforce training, monitoring cyber threats, creating partnerships, and serving as a central hub for cybersecurity incident reporting. The TCC will establish several key operational units, including a cybersecurity threat intelligence center, a cybersecurity incident response unit, and a digital forensics laboratory. The bill transfers existing cybersecurity-related functions from the Department of Information Resources to the new Texas Cyber Command, with a phased transition planned to be completed by December 31, 2026. The agency will have broad powers to develop cybersecurity standards, provide training, collaborate with law enforcement, and offer cybersecurity resources to state agencies and critical infrastructure entities. Importantly, the bill includes provisions for protecting sensitive information, managing cybersecurity risks, and ensuring ongoing assessment and improvement of the state's cybersecurity capabilities.

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