# Tex. Utilities Code § 31.052: CYBERSECURITY COORDINATION PROGRAM FOR UTILITIES

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cut_C31_S31.052

## Section

- **Citation:** Tex. Utilities Code § 31.052
- **Heading:** CYBERSECURITY COORDINATION PROGRAM FOR UTILITIES
- **Jurisdiction:** Texas
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** TX Code / Code ut / Chapter 31 / Section 31.052

## Text

(a) The commission shall establish a program to monitor cybersecurity efforts among utilities in this state. The program shall:

(1) provide guidance on best practices in cybersecurity and facilitate the sharing of cybersecurity information between utilities; and

(2) provide guidance on best practices for cybersecurity controls for supply chain risk management of cybersecurity systems used by utilities, which may include, as applicable, best practices related to:

(A) software integrity and authenticity;

(B) vendor risk management and procurement controls, including notification by vendors of incidents related to the vendor's products and services; and

(C) vendor remote access.

(b) The commission may collaborate with the state cybersecurity coordinator and the cybersecurity council established under Chapter 2054, Government Code, in implementing the program.

## Nearby sections

- [Tex. Utilities Code § 31.001 § 31.001. LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS; PURPOSE OF SUBTITLE.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cut_C31_S31.001.md)
- [Tex. Utilities Code § 31.002 § 31.002. DEFINITIONS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cut_C31_S31.002.md)
- [Tex. Utilities Code § 31.004 § 31.004. ENERGY-EFFICIENT SCHOOL FACILITIES.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cut_C31_S31.004.md)
- [Tex. Utilities Code § 31.005 § 31.005. CUSTOMER-OPTION PROGRAMS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cut_C31_S31.005.md)
- [Tex. Utilities Code § 31.0021 § 31.0021. CHARGING SERVICE.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cut_C31_S31.0021.md)
- [Tex. Utilities Code § 31.051 § 31.051. DEFINITION.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cut_C31_S31.051.md)
- [Tex. Utilities Code § 31.052 § 31.052. CYBERSECURITY COORDINATION PROGRAM FOR UTILITIES.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cut_C31_S31.052.md)

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