Exceptions; Mitigating Measures

Tex. Government Code § 620.004, under Chapter 620. Use of Certain Social Media Applications and Services On Governmental Entity Devices Prohibited.

Tex. Government Code § 620.004

Sec. 620.004. EXCEPTIONS; MITIGATING MEASURES. (a) A policy adopted under Section 620.003 may provide for the installation and use of a covered application to the extent necessary for: (1) providing law enforcement; or (2) developing or implementing information security measures. (b) A policy allowing the installation and use of a covered application under Subsection (a) must require: (1) the use of measures to mitigate risks posed to this state during the use of the covered application; and (2) the documentation of those measures. Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 903 (S.B. 1893), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2023.