Senate Bill 1034 amends Section 2054.0525, Government Code, adding subsection 15 to classify retail public utilities as an eligible entity for participation in services provided by the Department of Information Resources (DIR). The bill also amends Section 2059.058, Government Code, adding subsection 11 to include retail public utilities as an entity eligible to receive network security services from DIR. Substantively, the bill amends Chapter 13, Water Code by adding Subchapter O which establishes cybersecurity requirements for retail public utilities, new definitions, cybersecurity training, security assessments and audits, and security incident notifications.
Technology
Age Verification for Apps
This week, Texas parents scored a massive victory when the U.S. Supreme Court declined to block Texas’ landmark App Store Accountability Act (SB 2420). This decision affirms that states have every right to help families reclaim authority over their kids’ digital lives. Until now, parents trying to police harmful or inappropriate content have been forced...
July 9, 2026