TX-RAMP

The State of Texas’s standardized framework for assessing, certifying, and continuously monitoring the cybersecurity posture of cloud computing services used by Texas state agencies, higher education institutions, and certain local government entities. Established to reduce redundant security reviews and strengthen statewide cyber resilience, TX-RAMP aligns closely with the federal FedRAMP model while tailoring requirements to Texas statutes, risk tolerance, and procurement processes.

Under TX-RAMP, cloud service providers are evaluated against a defined set of security controls based on the sensitivity of the data they handle. These controls span areas such as access management, encryption, incident response, vulnerability management, and audit logging. Providers are categorized into impact levels, which determine the depth and rigor of the assessment required before their services can be used by covered Texas entities.

For technology vendors, TX-RAMP certification serves as a prerequisite for doing business with many Texas public-sector organizations, signaling that their platform meets the state’s baseline security expectations. For agencies and institutions, the program simplifies vendor selection, accelerates procurement, and ensures consistent cybersecurity standards across the Texas government ecosystem.