Texas § GV.2063.007 - EMERGENCY PURCHASING IN RESPONSE TO CYBERSECURITY INCIDENT

§ GV.2063.007. EMERGENCY PURCHASING IN RESPONSE TO CYBERSECURITY INCIDENT

EMERGENCY PURCHASING IN RESPONSE TO CYBERSECURITY INCIDENT. (a) In the event the emergency response to a cybersecurity incident requires the command to purchase an item, the command is exempt from the requirements of Sections 2155.0755 , 2155.083 , and 2155.132 (c) in making the purchase. (b) The command shall, as soon as practicable after an emergency purchase is made under this section: (1) provide written notice to the Legislative Budget Board and the governor describing the nature of the emergency, the purchase made, and the vendor selected; (2) ensure that documentation of the purchase, including the justification for bypassing standard procedures and the terms of the contract, is maintained and made available for post-incident audit; and (3) submit a report to the State Auditor's Office not later than the 90th day after the date of the purchase describing: (A) the necessity for making the purchase; (B) the cost and duration of the contract; and (C) any competitive processes used, if applicable. Added by Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 331 (H.B. 150 ), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2025.