"Texas Passes First Grid Protection Bills to Boost Cybersecurity Monitoring and Best Practices"
Two grid protection bills, Senate Bill 475 and Senate Bill 936, were recently passed by Texas lawmakers. These bills are in support of improving upon the sharing and implementation of best security practices and creating a framework for collaboration in cybersecurity monitoring for the protection of the power grid against cyberattacks. Under SB 475, The Texas Electric Grid Security Council will develop grid security standards, prepare for threats targeting the power grid, and more. SB 936 calls for the development of strategies for better cybersecurity monitoring of the energy grid. This article continues to discuss the possible disruption to the U.S. power grid as a result of cyberattacks, along with the purpose and goals of SB 475 and SB 936.