State certified for FY 2026-2027 by the Texas Cyber Command

Texas Cybersecurity Awareness Training

Meet your annual training requirement in about an hour. Covers every mandatory topic under Texas Government Code Section 2063.102, plus the foreign adversary interaction rules in Section 572.070, in plain language written for the people who do the work.

  • TXCC certified, FY 26-27
  • About 60 minutes
  • QR-verified certificate
  • WCAG 2.2 accessible
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Texas Cyber Command seal: 2026-2027 State Certified Cybersecurity Training Program
At a Glance
  •  TXCC certified for fiscal years 2026-2027
  •  4 mandatory modules mapped 1:1 to the state certification standards, plus an optional IT roles track
  •  About 60 minutes to complete, including the final assessment
  •  Final assessment with 10 randomized questions, 80% to pass, retakes allowed
  •  Certificate of completion with QR-code verification
  •  Annual completion tracking by fiscal year

Who needs this training

Texas Government Code Section 2063.103 requires annual completion of a certified cybersecurity training program. This course is written for everyone that mandate touches:

State agency staff

Employees and elected or appointed officials of Texas state agencies, from front desk to leadership.

Local government staff

City, county, and political subdivision employees and officials who use a government computer system.

Contractors

Vendors and contractors with access to a government system or database, per agency policy.

How it works

  1. Create your account and enroll

    Registration takes under a minute. Enrollment is $19.95 per person and unlocks every module immediately.

  2. Complete the four mandatory modules

    Work at your own pace on any device. Your progress saves automatically, so you can stop and pick up where you left off.

  3. Pass the assessment and download your certificate

    Score 80% or higher on 10 randomized questions. Your QR-verified certificate and fiscal-year completion record are issued on the spot.

Statutory Basis

The Texas Cyber Command was established by the 89th Texas Legislature through House Bill 150, codified as Chapter 2063 of the Texas Government Code. Among its statutory duties, the Command develops cybersecurity best practices and minimum standards, and certifies the training programs that satisfy the state's annual requirement. This course is certified under those standards for fiscal years 2026-2027.

Tex. Gov't Code Sec. 2063.102

Sets the criteria for certifying a cybersecurity training program in Texas. Requires programs to teach the habits and procedures that protect information resources, and to teach how to detect, assess, report, and address threats - including foreign adversary influence operations.

Tex. Gov't Code Sec. 572.070

Prohibits state employees and volunteers from accepting transportation, lodging, gifts, or anything of value funded by or located in a foreign adversary country. Requires reporting interactions with foreign-adversary representatives to the Texas Ethics Commission within 30 days.

Course Modules

Four mandatory modules cover every mandatory topic in the state certification standards. A fifth, optional module serves IT and management roles.

Required 14 min · 7 pages

Module 1: Principles and Safeguarding Information

Information security fundamentals, the CIA triad, types and forms of information, security controls, multi-factor authentication, secure storage and disposal, working remotely, and using generative AI safely.

Certification standard: Mandatory Topic 1: Information security habits and procedures that protect information resources

Required 16 min · 8 pages

Module 2: Threats, Attacks, and Reporting

Common threats and threat actors, risk management, social engineering, phishing variants, quishing, business email compromise, ransomware and malware, and how to recognize and report suspicious activity.

Certification standard: Mandatory Topic 2: Detecting, assessing, reporting, and addressing information security threats

Required 10 min · 5 pages

Module 3: Foreign Adversary Influence Operations

Definitions, threats from foreign adversaries and the United Front Work Department of the Chinese Communist Party, tactics used against Texas state and local government, authoritative resources, and how to report to the Texas Ethics Commission and law enforcement.

Certification standard: Mandatory Topic 3: Foreign adversary influence operations (Tex. Gov. Code Sec. 2063.102)

Required 6 min · 3 pages

Module 4: Foreign Adversary Interaction Restrictions

Prohibited acceptance of transportation, lodging, gifts, and items of value from foreign adversary sources; the 30-day reporting requirement to the Texas Ethics Commission; and felony-level consequences for knowing violations.

Certification standard: Mandatory Topic 4: Foreign adversary interaction restrictions (Tex. Gov. Code Sec. 572.070)

Optional 20 min · 6 pages

Module 5: IT Roles Track (Optional)

Additional content recommended by DIR for IT administrators and management: cyber hygiene, backups, Traffic Light Protocol, AI attacks and mitigation, third-party operational risk management with BCDR, and protection of privileged accounts.

Certification standard: Strongly Recommended for IT Roles (Optional - not required for certification)

Everything you need for FY 26-27 compliance

  • Every mandatory topic, mapped 1:1 to the FY 26-27 certification standards
  • Foreign adversary rules covered in depth, including the Texas Ethics Commission RFAC reporting process
  • Optional IT roles track: cyber hygiene, backups, TLP, AI attacks, third-party risk, privileged accounts
  • Interactive practice scenarios: phishing, quishing, BEC, social engineering, and foreign adversary contact
  • Randomized final assessment with unlimited retakes
  • Certificate with QR verification your agency can confirm online
  • Designed to WCAG 2.2: keyboard navigation, screen-reader support, enhanced contrast

Pricing

Certified for FY 2026-2027 — enrolling now

Annual per-employee pricing for the certified program. Volume rates apply automatically at the team and agency tiers, and government entities can be invoiced against a purchase order.

Individual

1 employee

$19.95
per person
  • Full course access
  • QR-verified certificate
  • Unlimited retakes
  • Public verification page
  • One fiscal year of access
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2-50 employees

$12.95
per person
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  • Bulk enrollment link
  • Compliance dashboard
  • Progress tracking
  • CSV export
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Agency

51-500 employees

$6.95
per person
  • Everything in Team
  • Dedicated entity page
  • Branded completion reports
  • Priority support
  • Purchase order billing
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501+ employees

Custom
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  • Dedicated account manager
  • Custom onboarding
  • Compliance reporting package
  • NET 30 invoicing
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Annual per-employee pricing. Certificates valid for one fiscal year (September 1 - August 31). Government entities: purchase orders and NET 30 invoicing available.

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Frequently asked questions

Who is required to take cybersecurity awareness training in Texas?

Texas Government Code Section 2063.103 requires employees and officials of state agencies and local governments to complete a certified cybersecurity training program each year. Contractors with access to a government computer system or database are commonly required to complete it as well under agency policy.

How long does the course take?

Plan for about 60 minutes total. That covers the four mandatory modules and the final assessment. The optional IT roles track adds about 30 minutes for staff in technical or management roles.

How much does the course cost?

Individual enrollment is $19.95 per person for the fiscal year, which covers all four mandatory modules, the optional IT roles track, unlimited assessment retakes, and your QR-verified certificate. Teams and agencies pay less per person: $12.95 for 2 to 50 employees and $6.95 for 51 to 500. See the Pricing section for details.

Can I take the AI training course as well?

Yes. The Evolve AI Institute also offers AI Awareness training for Texas government at $24.95. Both courses together are $39.95, and one account carries both certificates.

What do I receive when I pass?

You receive a certificate of completion with a scannable QR verification code, and your completion is recorded by fiscal year so your agency can confirm it. The final assessment draws 10 randomized questions and requires a score of 80 percent or higher.

What happens if I fail the assessment?

You can retake it. Questions and answer choices are randomized on every attempt, and there is a 15-minute time limit per attempt.

Is the course accessible?

Yes. The course is designed to the WCAG 2.2 accessibility standards, with full keyboard navigation, screen-reader support, enhanced color contrast, visible focus indicators, and reduced-motion support.

Is this course certified?

Yes. The Texas Cyber Command (TXCC) certified this program for fiscal years 2026-2027 under the Training Program Certification Standards adopted pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 2063.102. The Command was established by the 89th Texas Legislature through House Bill 150 and is the state agency responsible for certifying cybersecurity training programs. Completing this course satisfies the annual certified-training requirement for the FY 26-27 cycle.

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