Sec. 2157.007. CONSIDERATION OF CLOUD COMPUTING SERVICE PURCHASE. (a) "Cloud computing service" has the meaning assigned by Special Publication 800-145 issued by the United States Department of Commerce National Institute of Standards and Technology, as the definition existed on January 1, 2015.
(b) A state agency may consider cloud computing service options, including any cost associated with purchasing those service options, when making purchases for a major information resources project under Section 2054.118.
(c) A state agency shall ensure that information resources projects that use cloud computing service options meet or exceed required state standards for cybersecurity.
(d) Using existing resources, the department may review the process for the coordinated development, hosting, and management of computer software for state agencies that use cloud computing services.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1002 (H.B. 2422), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.
Amended by:
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 820 (H.B. 3707), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2015.
Last modified: September 28, 2016