The Department of Information Resources (department) proposes the repeal of 1 TAC Chapter 202, §§202.1 - 202.8, concerning Information Security Standards. By separate action, the department will publish proposed new Information Security Standards that identify the security standards applicable to state agencies other than institutions of higher education and the standards applicable to institutions of higher education.

Edward Block, Acting Security Division Director for the department, has determined that there will be no fiscal implications for state or local government if 1 TAC Chapter 202 is repealed. The public will benefit from the clarification resulting from repealing these rules and proposing new information security standards that distinguish between the standards applicable to state agencies other than institutions of higher education and the standards applicable to institutions of higher education.

Mr. Block believes there will be no different effect on small businesses than there is on large businesses since the rules do not affect businesses. He also believes there is no additional anticipated economic cost to persons if the rules are repealed.

Comments on the proposed repeal of 1 TAC Chapter 202 may be submitted to Renée Mauzy, General Counsel, Department of Information Resources, P.O. Box 13564, Austin, Texas 78711, or electronically to renee.mauzy@dir.state.tx.us no later than 5:00 p.m. CST, within 30 days of publication.

The repeal is proposed pursuant to §2054.052(a), Texas Government Code, which authorizes the department to adopt rules necessary to implement its responsibilities under the Information Resources Management Act.

Texas Government Code, Chapter 2054 and §2001.039(c) are affected by the proposed repeal.