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Texas Gov Abbott issues warning of Chinese spying in medical tech

Texas Gov. Abbott warns state agencies to tighten safeguards on Chinese-made medical devices after federal alerts.
The directive requires agencies to review procurement policies and catalog network-connected devices.
Reports and recommendations must be submitted by April 17 to guide possible legislation.
The move follows FDA and CISA warnings about vulnerabilities in Chinese-made monitors like Contec CMS8000 and Epsimed MN-120.
Abbott ties the action to protecting Texans’ private medical data from the Chinese Communist Party.
Abbott directs the Texas Cyber Command to assess whether devices should be added to a prohibited technology list.
The proclamation follows federal warnings about vulnerabilities in Chinese-made patient monitors.
Officials will report back with recommendations to potentially guide next session legislation.
The directive targets state agencies, health services, and public universities across Texas.
The order emphasizes safeguarding physical security and privacy of Texans’ medical data.
The directive underscores state-level action amid ongoing national security concerns about Chinese tech.

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