Texas Government Code § 2054.502 Cybersecurity, Education, And Economic Development Council; Composition

Sec. 2054.502. CYBERSECURITY, EDUCATION, AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL; COMPOSITION. (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 (S.B. 988), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2011.

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