EMERGENCY PURCHASING IN RESPONSE TO CYBERSECURITY INCIDENT.
Tex. GOV'T Code § 2063.007.
in effect(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.