Technology (Cybersecurity · Small Business)

HB 1172 requires Texas' Department of Information Resources to study cybersecurity challenges faced by small businesses, focusing on protecting against threats, supply chain risks, and recovery from incidents. The study will examine barriers to obtaining cybersecurity tools, the cost of existing tax incentives, and the impact of cyberattacks on small businesses. It specifically assesses whether a state grant program could help small businesses upgrade security systems and access training. The bill does not create new programs but aims to inform future policy decisions based on this research.