Sec. 2054.502. CYBERSECURITY, EDUCATION, AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL; COMPOSITION    


Latest version.
  • (a) The Cybersecurity, Education, and Economic Development Council is established.

    (b) The council is composed of nine members appointed by the executive director. The members must include:

    (1) one representative from the department;

    (2) one representative from the Texas Economic Development and Tourism Office in the office of the governor;

    (3) two representatives from institutions of higher education with cybersecurity-related programs;

    (4) one representative from a public junior college, as defined by Section 61.003, Education Code, with a cybersecurity-related program;

    (5) one state military forces liaison experienced in the cybersecurity field; and

    (6) three representatives from chamber of commerce organizations or businesses who have a cybersecurity background.

    (c) The council shall elect a presiding officer from among its members.

    (d) A council member serves at the pleasure of the executive director.

Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1332 , Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2011.