Data Security Veto

One of Governor Abbott’s line item vetoes struck $5,000,000 in funding for University of Texas Center for Identity.  The Center seeks to limit impact of data security breaches.

The Governor’s rational: “If The Center þr ldentíty is a príority, the University may use íts appropriationfor ínstitutional enhancement, leverage public-private partnerships, or allocate other resources þr this purpose. “

Governor Abbott Budget Vetoes   UT Center for Identity