Texas 89th Legislature, Regular Session Status: To Executive

HB 3112 — Relating to the application of the open meetings law and public information law to government information related to certain cybersecurity measures.

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. ✓
    Passed House
  4. ✓
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been sent to the executive. Introduced February 20, 2025. It awaits signature.

Signed by Governor Greg Abbott (Republican) on June 20, 2025.

Next likely step: the executive signs it into law or issues a veto.

Prognosis

Advancing 48% · moderate confidence

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Odds of enactment

High

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  • To Executive

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 4 sponsors

    1 primary, 3 co-sponsors signed on.

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Summary

Relating to the application of the open meetings law and public information law to government information related to certain cybersecurity measures.

Bill Text

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How this bill changes current law

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This bill amends 2 section(s) of the Texas statutes: Section 551.0761, Government Code, Section 552.1391, Government Code.

  • Section 551.0761, Government Code

    Sec. 551.0761. DELIBERATION REGARDING CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE FACILITY; CLOSED MEETING. (a) In this section: (1) "Critical infrastructure facility" means a communication infrastructure system, cybersecurity system, electric grid, electrical power generating facility, substation, switching station, electrical control center, natural gas and natural gas liquids gathering, processing, and storage transmission and distribution system, hazardous waste treatment system, water treatment facility, water intake structure, wastewater treatment plant, pump station, or water pipeline and related support facility, equipment, and property. (2) "Cybersecurity" means the measures taken to protect a computer, a computer network, a computer system, or other technology infrastructure against unauthorized use or access. (b) This chapter does not require a governmental body to conduct an open meeting to deliberate a cybersecurity measure, policy, or contract solely intended to protect a critical infrastructure facility located in the jurisdiction of the governmental body.

    added

  • Section 552.1391, Government Code

    Sec. 552.1391. EXCEPTION: CONFIDENTIALITY OF CYBERSECURITY MEASURES. (a) In this section: (1) "Critical infrastructure facility" has the meaning assigned by Section 551.0761. (2) "Cybersecurity" has the meaning assigned by Section 551.0761. (b) Information is excepted from the requirements of Section 552.021 if it is information that relates to: (1) a cybersecurity measure, policy, or contract solely intended to protect a critical infrastructure facility located in the jurisdiction of the governmental body; (2) coverage limits and deductible amounts for insurance or other risk mitigation coverages acquired for the protection of information technology systems, critical infrastructure, operational technology systems, or data of a governmental body or the amount of money set aside by a governmental body to self-insure against those risks; (3) cybersecurity incident information reported pursuant to state law; and (4) network schematics, hardware and software configurations, or encryption information or information that identifies the detection, investigation, or response practices for suspected or confirmed cybersecurity incidents if the disclosure of such information would facilitate unauthorized access to: (A) data or information, whether physical or virtual; or (B) information technology resources, including a governmental body's existing or proposed information technology system. (c) A governmental body may disclose information made confidential by this section to comply with applicable state or federal law or a court order.

    added

Action History

  1. Effective immediately

  2. Signed by the Governor

  3. Sent to the Governor

  4. Signed in the Senate

  5. Signed in the House

  6. Reported enrolled

  7. Senate passage reported

  8. Record vote

  9. Passed

  10. Read 3rd time

  11. Record vote

  12. Three day rule suspended

  13. Vote recorded in Journal

  14. Read 2nd time & passed to 3rd reading

  15. Laid before the Senate

  16. Placed on local & uncontested calendar

  17. Committee report printed and distributed

  18. Recommended for local & uncontested calendar

  19. Reported favorably w/o amendments

  20. Vote taken in committee

  21. Considered in public hearing

  22. Left pending in committee

  23. Considered in public hearing

  24. Scheduled for public hearing on . . .

  25. Referred to Business & Commerce

  26. Read first time

  27. Received from the House

  28. Reported engrossed

  29. Record vote

  30. Passed

  31. Read 3rd time

  32. Passed to engrossment as amended

  33. Amended

  34. Read 2nd time

  35. Placed on General State Calendar

  36. Considered in Calendars

  37. Committee report sent to Calendars

  38. Committee report distributed

  39. Comte report filed with Committee Coordinator

  40. Reported favorably as substituted

  41. Committee substitute considered in committee

  42. Considered in formal meeting

  43. Left pending in committee

  44. Testimony taken/registration(s) recorded in committee

  45. Committee substitute considered in committee

  46. Considered in public hearing

  47. Scheduled for public hearing on . . .

  48. Referred to Delivery of Government Efficiency

  49. Read first time

  50. Filed

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 3 co-sponsors · 180 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (3)

Not signed on (180)

180 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 3112 do?
Relating to the application of the open meetings law and public information law to government information related to certain cybersecurity measures.
Who sponsors HB 3112?
HB 3112 is sponsored by Carl Tepper, Giovanni Capriglione, Angelia Orr, and Ben Bumgarner.
What is the current status of HB 3112?
This bill has been sent to the executive. Introduced February 20, 2025. It awaits signature.
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