Texas State Agencies

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Last mentioned: Mar 10, 2026

Timeline

  1. Audit Commencement

    Expected start date for state agencies to begin inventorying and testing targeted devices.

  2. Public Announcement

    Details of the cybersecurity audit risks and data breach concerns are released to the media.

  3. Executive Order Issued

    Governor Abbott officially directs state agencies to begin auditing Chinese medical devices.

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Texas Orders Cybersecurity Audit of Chinese Medical Devices Over Data Risks

Governor Greg Abbott has directed Texas state agencies to conduct a comprehensive cybersecurity audit of Chinese-manufactured medical devices used in state-funded healthcare facilities. The move aims to mitigate potential data breach risks and prevent the unauthorized harvesting of sensitive patient information by foreign adversaries.

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