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Texas Governor Orders Review of Chinese Medical Devices' Security
3/10/2026
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- Texas Governor Greg Abbott directed state health agencies to review procurement policies and assess cybersecurity for Chinese-manufactured medical devices after federal warnings that they could let foreign actors access patient data.
- The Texas Cyber Command will evaluate which devices may be banned and recommend protections.
- Agencies must report their findings by April 17 to inform future legislation protecting medical data.
