1. (a) The commissioners court of each county may create a local data advisory board to:

   1. (1) analyze the structure of local automated and manual data systems to identify redundant data entry and data storage;
   2. (2) develop recommendations for the commissioners to improve the local data systems;
   3. (3) develop recommendations, when appropriate, for the effective electronic transfer of required data from local agencies to state agencies; and
   4. (4) perform any related duties to be determined by the commissioners court.
2. (b) Local officials responsible for collecting, storing, reporting, and using data may be appointed to a local data advisory board.
3. (c) The council and the Department of Public Safety shall, to the extent that resources allow, provide technical assistance and advice on the request of a local data advisory board.

Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1058 (H.B. 2931), Sec. 1.03, eff. January 1, 2019.