A state agency contracting for cloud computing services that store, process, or transmit data of the state agency shall:
  (1) confirm that vendors contracting with the state agency to provide cloud computing services for the state agency are certified through TX-RAMP prior to entering or renewing a cloud computing services contract on or after January 1, 2022; and
  (2) require a vendor contracting with the state agency to provide cloud computing services for the state agency that are subject to the state risk and authorization management program to maintain TX-RAMP compliance and certification throughout the term of the contract.

Source Note: The provisions of this §202.27 adopted to be effective November 17, 2021, 46 TexReg 7775; amended to be effective November 16, 2023, 48 TexReg 6579