Information Security
Texas Administrative Code Chapter 202
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What is TAC §202?
TAC §202 Resources
Other Relevant References
What is TAC §202?
Texas Administrative Code Chapter 202 (TAC §202) outlines the minimum information security and cybersecurity responsibilities and roles at state agencies and institutions of higher education.
TAC §202 requires agencies and institutions of higher education to use the TAC §202 Security Controls Standards Catalog. The security controls catalog is based on the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication (SP) 800-53, R5. Using a centrally managed controls catalog effectively ensures that all agencies and institutions use common language and minimum standards when implementing security measures.
TAC §202 Resources
Review the list of minimum security controls for state data and systems.
See how the Control Standards Catalog maps to various regulatory controls.
Other Relevant Statutory References
Texas Government Code, Chapter 2054 – Information Resources
Texas Government Code, Chapter 2059 – Texas Computer Network Security System
Texas Business Commerce, Code Chapter 521 – Unauthorized Use of Identifying Information
Texas Penal Code Chapter 33 – Computer Crimes