While there is a relatively new statewide planning process, a great deal of analysis is still left to the agencies, which vary in the approaches they take. But Texas has made up for this gap, at least in part, by focusing its statewide effort on some specific problem areas. The answer to many questions about the quality of HR in Texas is that it varies by agency. A number of them do an excellent job in performance appraisal, recruiting and training. But others simply don't.
Agencies can offer pay for performance, and can give merit raises and bonuses.
A- Texas' MFR effort is nearing its 10th anniversary. It has survived changes in administration and in fiscal and political climate, while continuing to expand and refine its capabilities to improve state services. Recently, Texas has reduced the number of performance measures it tracks from 10,000 to 7,900. This is a step in the right direction, as it's difficult to monitor and hold people accountable to 10,000. Even 7,900 is probably too many.