Texas Department of Information Resources

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Last mentioned: Mar 10, 2026

Timeline

  1. Audit Deadline (Projected)

    Expected completion of initial inventory and vulnerability assessments across state agencies.

  2. Medical Device Audit Ordered

    Governor issues executive order for a cybersecurity audit of Chinese healthcare technology.

  3. Infrastructure Scrutiny

    State begins reviewing Chinese components in the Texas power grid and water systems.

  4. TikTok Ban

    Texas formally bans TikTok on all state-issued electronic devices.

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Texas Mandates Cybersecurity Audit of Chinese Medical Devices Amid Breach Risks

The Governor of Texas has issued an executive order requiring a comprehensive cybersecurity audit of all Chinese-manufactured medical devices within state-affiliated healthcare systems. The directive targets potential vulnerabilities in the Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) that could expose sensitive patient data to foreign adversaries.

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