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2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle B - Information and Planning › Chapter 2054 - Information Resources › Subchapter F. Other Powers and Duties of State Agencies › Section 2054.137. Designated Data Management Officer

Sec. 2054.137.  DESIGNATED DATA MANAGEMENT OFFICER.  (a)  Each state agency with more than 150 full-time employees shall designate a full-time employee of the agency to serve as a data management officer.
(b)  The data management officer for a state agency shall:
(1)  coordinate with the chief data officer to ensure the agency performs the duties assigned under Section 2054.0286;
(2)  in accordance with department guidelines, establish an agency data governance program to identify the agency's data assets, exercise authority and management over the agency's data assets, and establish related processes and procedures to oversee the agency's data assets; and
(3)  coordinate with the agency's information security officer, the agency's records management officer, and the Texas State Library and Archives Commission to:
(A)  implement best practices for managing and securing data in accordance with state privacy laws and data privacy classifications;
(B)  ensure the agency's records management programs apply to all types of data storage media;
(C)  increase awareness of and outreach for the agency's records management programs within the agency; and
(D)  conduct a data maturity assessment of the agency's data governance program in accordance with the requirements established by department rule.
(c)  In accordance with department guidelines, the data management officer for a state agency shall post on the Texas Open Data Portal established by the department under Section 2054.070 at least three high-value data sets as defined by Section 2054.1265.  The high-value data sets may not include information that is confidential or protected from disclosure under state or federal law.
(d)  The data management officer for a state agency may delegate in writing to another agency employee the duty to:
(1)  implement a specific requirement of Subsection (b) or (c); or
(2)  participate in the advisory committee established under Section 2054.0332.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 567 (S.B. 475), Sec. 4, eff. June 14, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle B - Information and Planning › Chapter 2054 - Information Resources › Subchapter F. Other Powers and Duties of State Agencies › Section 2054.138. Security Controls for State Agency Data

Sec. 2054.138.  SECURITY CONTROLS FOR STATE AGENCY DATA.  Each state agency entering into or renewing a contract with a vendor authorized to access, transmit, use, or store data for the agency shall include a provision in the contract requiring the vendor to meet the security controls the agency determines are proportionate with the agency's risk under the contract based on the sensitivity of the agency's data.  The vendor must periodically provide to the agency evidence that the vendor meets the security controls required under the contract.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 567 (S.B. 475), Sec. 4, eff. June 14, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle B - Information and Planning › Chapter 2054 - Information Resources › Subchapter G. Project Management Practices › Section 2054.151. Purpose and Findings

Sec. 2054.151.  PURPOSE AND FINDINGS.  (a)  The legislature intends that state agency information resources and information resources technologies projects will be successfully completed on time and within budget and that the projects will function and provide benefits in the manner the agency projected in its plans submitted to the department and in its appropriations requests submitted to the legislature.
(b)  The legislature finds that to ensure the successful completion of all information resources projects, all projects must be managed using project management practices.
Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 606, Sec. 19, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
Amended by:
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1208 (H.B. 1789), Sec. 7, eff. September 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle B - Information and Planning › Chapter 2054 - Information Resources › Subchapter G. Project Management Practices › Section 2054.152. Definition

Sec. 2054.152.  DEFINITION.  In this subchapter, "project management practices" includes the documented and repeatable activities through which a state agency applies knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques to satisfy project activity requirements.
Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 606, Sec. 19, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
Amended by:
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1208 (H.B. 1789), Sec. 8, eff. September 1, 2007.
Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 393 (H.B. 1705), Sec. 2.04, eff. September 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle B - Information and Planning › Chapter 2054 - Information Resources › Subchapter G. Project Management Practices › Section 2054.153. Department Guidelines

Sec. 2054.153.  DEPARTMENT GUIDELINES.  (a)  The department by rule shall establish guidelines for project management practices that take into account varying levels of project size and complexity.
(b)  In developing the guidelines, the department shall:
(1)  consult with state agencies; and
(2)  accommodate existing project management practices of state agencies.
Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 606, Sec. 19, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
Amended by:
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1208 (H.B. 1789), Sec. 9, eff. September 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle B - Information and Planning › Chapter 2054 - Information Resources › Subchapter G. Project Management Practices › Section 2054.154. Department Assistance

Sec. 2054.154.  DEPARTMENT ASSISTANCE.  The department shall establish a comprehensive technical assistance program to aid state agencies in developing and implementing their own project management practices.
Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 606, Sec. 19, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
Amended by:
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1208 (H.B. 1789), Sec. 10, eff. September 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle B - Information and Planning › Chapter 2054 - Information Resources › Subchapter G. Project Management Practices › Section 2054.156. State Agency Duties

Sec. 2054.156.  STATE AGENCY DUTIES.  (a)  Each state agency shall manage information resources projects based on project management practices that are consistent with the department's guidelines under Section 2054.153.
(b)  The agency's information resources manager shall oversee the implementation of the agency's project management practices.
Without reference to the amendment of this subsection, this subsection was repealed by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 691 (H.B. 1788), Sec. 14, effective September 1, 2007.
(c)  The agency's information resources manager shall demonstrate in the agency strategic plan the extent to which the agency uses its project management practices.
Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 606, Sec. 19, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
Amended by:
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 691 (H.B. 1788), Sec. 14, eff. September 1, 2007.
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1208 (H.B. 1789), Sec. 11, eff. September 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle B - Information and Planning › Chapter 2054 - Information Resources › Subchapter G. Project Management Practices › Section 2054.157. Oversight by Department

Sec. 2054.157.  OVERSIGHT BY DEPARTMENT.  (a)  The department may make formal recommendations to a state agency regarding the agency's need to develop, implement, or improve its project management practices.
(b)  The department shall report on state agencies' progress in developing and implementing project management practices as part of the department's biennial performance report.
Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 606, Sec. 19, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
Amended by:
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1208 (H.B. 1789), Sec. 12, eff. September 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle B - Information and Planning › Chapter 2054 - Information Resources › Subchapter G. Project Management Practices › Section 2054.158. Quality Assurance Team; Duties

Sec. 2054.158.  QUALITY ASSURANCE TEAM; DUTIES.  (a)  The comptroller, state auditor, Legislative Budget Board, and department shall:
(1)  create a quality assurance team to perform the duties specified in this chapter and other law;
(2)  specify in writing the responsibilities of the comptroller, state auditor, Legislative Budget Board, and department in performing the duties; and
(3)  create an automated project review system.
(b)  The quality assurance team shall:
(1)  develop and recommend policies and procedures to improve the development, implementation, and return on investment for state agency information resources technology projects;
(2)  except as provided by Subsection (e), review a state agency's business case prepared for a major information resources project under Section 2054.303 and make recommendations to improve the implementation of the project;
(3)  provide annual training for state agency procurement and contract management staff on best practices and methodologies for information technology contracts;
(4)  review and provide recommendations on the final negotiated terms of a contract for the development or implementation of a major information resources project with a value of at least $10 million; and
(5)  provide a report to the governor, lieutenant governor, speaker of the house of representatives, and presiding officer of the standing committee of each house of the legislature with primary jurisdiction over appropriations by December 1 of each even-numbered year that includes:
(A)  the performance indicator report required by Section 2054.159(a);
(B)  a summary of any major issues identified in state agency reports submitted under Section 2054.159(f);
(C)  an appendix containing any justifications submitted to the quality assurance team under Section 2054.160(d); and
(D)  any additional information considered appropriate by the quality assurance team.
(c)  The state auditor serves on the quality assurance team as an advisor.
(d)  The comptroller by rule shall develop guidelines for the additional or reduced monitoring of major information resources projects and associated contracts of state agencies during the periods described by Sections 2261.258(c)(2)(A), (B), and (C).
(e)  The quality assurance team may waive the review authorized by Subsection (b)(2) for any project for which the team determines that a waiver of the review is appropriate because of the project's associated risk.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1246, Sec. 13, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
Amended by:
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 676 (H.B. 1965), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2013.
Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 556 (S.B. 533), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2017.
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 953 (S.B. 65), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle B - Information and Planning › Chapter 2054 - Information Resources › Subchapter G. Project Management Practices › Section 2054.159. Major Information Resources Project Monitoring

Sec. 2054.159.  MAJOR INFORMATION RESOURCES PROJECT MONITORING.  (a)  For the entire life cycle of each major information resources project, the quality assurance team shall monitor and report on performance indicators for each project, including schedule, cost, scope, and quality.
(b)  The department by rule shall develop the performance indicators the quality assurance team is required to monitor under Subsection (a).  In adopting rules under this subsection, the department shall consider applicable information technology industry standards.
(c)  Repealed by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 953 (S.B. 65), Sec. 30(4), eff. September 1, 2019.
(d)  Repealed by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 953 (S.B. 65), Sec. 30(4), eff. September 1, 2019.
(e)  The department shall create and maintain on the department's Internet website a user-friendly data visualization tool that provides an analysis and visual representation of the performance indicators developed under Subsection (b) for each major information resources project.
(f)  For each major information resources project, a state agency shall provide the quality assurance team any verification and validation report or quality assurance report related to the project not later than the 10th day after the date the agency receives a request for the report.
(g)  The quality assurance team may request any information necessary to determine a major information resources project's potential risk.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 897 (H.B. 3275), Sec. 2, eff. January 1, 2018.
Amended by:
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 953 (S.B. 65), Sec. 6, eff. September 1, 2019.
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 953 (S.B. 65), Sec. 30(4), eff. September 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle B - Information and Planning › Chapter 2054 - Information Resources › Subchapter G. Project Management Practices › Section 2054.160. Review of Contract for Major Information Resources Project

Sec. 2054.160.  REVIEW OF CONTRACT FOR MAJOR INFORMATION RESOURCES PROJECT.  (a)  For each contract for the development or implementation of a major information resources project with a value of at least $10 million, a state agency shall:
(1)  submit the proposed terms of the contract to the quality assurance team before the start of negotiations; and
(2)  submit the final negotiated unsigned contract to the quality assurance team for review under Section 2054.158(b)(4).
(b)  After the quality assurance team makes a recommendation under Section 2054.158(b)(4), a state agency shall:
(1)  comply with the recommendation; or
(2)  submit to the quality assurance team a written explanation regarding why the recommendation is not applicable to the contract under review.
(c)  Before amending a contract related to a major information resources project, a state agency must notify the governor, lieutenant governor, speaker of the house of representatives, presiding officer of the standing committee of each house of the legislature with primary jurisdiction over appropriations, and quality assurance team if:
(1)  the total value of the amended contract exceeds or will exceed the initial contract value by 10 percent or more; or
(2)  the amendment requires the contractor to provide consultative services, technical expertise, or other assistance in defining project scope or deliverables.
(d)  A state agency shall provide to the quality assurance team a justification for an amendment subject to Subsection (c).
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 953 (S.B. 65), Sec. 7, eff. September 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle B - Information and Planning › Chapter 2054 - Information Resources › Subchapter G. Project Management Practices › Section 2054.161. Data Classification, Security, and Retention Requirements

Sec. 2054.161.  DATA CLASSIFICATION, SECURITY, AND RETENTION REQUIREMENTS.  On initiation of an information resources technology project, including an application development project and any information resources projects described in this subchapter, a state agency shall classify the data produced from or used in the project and determine appropriate data security and applicable retention requirements under Section 441.185 for each classification.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 567 (S.B. 475), Sec. 5, eff. June 14, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle B - Information and Planning › Chapter 2054 - Information Resources › Subchapter H. Telecommunications Planning › Section 2054.2011. Definitions

Sec. 2054.2011.  DEFINITIONS.  In this subchapter:
(1)  "Centralized capitol complex telephone system" means the system described in Section 2170.059.
(2)  "Consolidated telecommunications system" has the meaning assigned by Section 2170.001.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1422, Sec. 4.05, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle B - Information and Planning › Chapter 2054 - Information Resources › Subchapter H. Telecommunications Planning › Section 2054.203. Telecommunications Planning and Policy

Sec. 2054.203.  TELECOMMUNICATIONS PLANNING AND POLICY.  (a)  The department shall comprehensively collect and manage telecommunications network configuration information about existing and planned telecommunications networks throughout state government.
(b)  The department may require state agencies to submit to the department the agencies' network configuration information, but the department must use existing reports to gather the information if possible and minimize the reporting burden on agencies to the extent possible.
(c)  The department shall establish plans and policies for a system of telecommunications services.
(d)  The department shall develop a statewide telecommunications operating plan for all state agencies.  The plan shall implement a statewide network and include technical specifications.
(e)  The department shall adopt appropriate policies and standards that govern the cost-effective and efficient management, operation, and use of state telecommunications services and shall distribute those policies and standards to all state agencies.
(f)  Each state agency shall comply with the rules, policies, standards, and guidelines the department adopts under this section.
(g)  Strategic planning for all state telecommunications services shall be performed in accordance with the guiding principles of the state strategic plan for information resources management.
Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 606, Sec. 20, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.  Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1422, Sec. 4.07, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.
Amended by:
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 394 (S.B. 757), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2007.
Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 393 (H.B. 1705), Sec. 1.03, eff. September 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle B - Information and Planning › Chapter 2054 - Information Resources › Subchapter H. Telecommunications Planning › Section 2054.205. Development of System

Sec. 2054.205.  DEVELOPMENT OF SYSTEM.  (a)  The department shall develop functional requirements for a statewide system of telecommunications services for all state agencies.  Existing networks, as configured on September 1, 1991, of institutions of higher education are exempt from the requirements.
(b)  The department shall develop requests for information and proposals for a statewide system of telecommunications services for all state agencies.
Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 606, Sec. 20, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.  Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1422, Sec. 4.09, eff. Sept. 1, 2001;  Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1068, Sec. 4, eff. June 20, 2003.
Amended by:
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 394 (S.B. 757), Sec. 6, eff. September 1, 2007.
Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 393 (H.B. 1705), Sec. 1.05, eff. September 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle B - Information and Planning › Chapter 2054 - Information Resources › Subchapter H. Telecommunications Planning › Section 2054.2051. Oversight of Systems

Sec. 2054.2051.  OVERSIGHT OF SYSTEMS.  (a)  The department shall develop service objectives for the consolidated telecommunications system and the centralized capitol complex telephone system.
(b)  The department shall develop performance measures to establish cost-effective operations and staffing of the consolidated telecommunications system and the centralized capitol complex telephone system.
(c)  The department shall review the status of all projects related to and the financial performance of the consolidated telecommunications system and the centralized capitol complex telephone system, including:
(1)  a comparison between actual performance and projected goals at least once every three months; and
(2)  any benefit of contracting with private vendors to provide some or all of the systems at least once each year.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1422, Sec. 4.10, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1246, Sec. 14, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
Amended by:
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 394 (S.B. 757), Sec. 7, eff. September 1, 2007.
Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 393 (H.B. 1705), Sec. 1.06, eff. September 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle B - Information and Planning › Chapter 2054 - Information Resources › Subchapter I. State Electronic Internet Portal Project › Section 2054.251. Definitions

Sec. 2054.251.  DEFINITIONS.  In this subchapter:
(1)  Repealed by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1260, Sec. 24(1), eff. June 18, 2005.
(2)  Repealed by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1260, Sec. 24(1), eff. June 18, 2005.
(3)  "Licensing entity" means a department, commission, board, office, or other agency of the state or a political subdivision of the state that issues an occupational license.
(4)  "Local government" means a county, municipality, special district, school district, junior college district, or other political subdivision of the state.
(5)  "Occupational license" means a license, certificate, registration, permit, or other form of authorization, including a renewal of the authorization, that:
(A)  a person must obtain to practice or engage in a particular business, occupation, or profession;  or
(B)  a facility must obtain before a particular business, occupation, or profession is practiced or engaged in within the facility.
(6)  "Project" means the project implemented under Section 2054.252.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 342, Sec. 3, eff. May 3, 2001.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1216, Sec. 5, eff. June 20, 2003.
Amended by:
Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1260 (H.B. 2048), Sec. 24(1), eff. June 18, 2005.
Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1292 (H.B. 2593), Sec. 12(1), eff. June 18, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle B - Information and Planning › Chapter 2054 - Information Resources › Subchapter I. State Electronic Internet Portal Project › Section 2054.259. General Powers and Duties of Department

Sec. 2054.259.  GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES OF DEPARTMENT.  The department shall:
(1)  develop policies related to operation of the project;
(2)  approve or disapprove services to be provided by the project;
(3)  operate and promote the project;
(4)  oversee contract performance for the project;
(5)  comply with department financial requirements;
(6)  oversee money generated for the operation and expansion of the project;
(7)  develop project pricing policies, including policies regarding any fees that a state agency, including the department, or a local government may charge for a transaction that uses the project;
(8)  evaluate participation in the project to determine if performance efficiencies or other benefits and opportunities are gained through project implementation; and
(9)  perform periodic security audits of the operational facilities of the project.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 342, Sec. 3, eff. May 3, 2001.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1216, Sec. 13, eff. June 20, 2003.
Amended by:
Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1260 (H.B. 2048), Sec. 7, eff. June 18, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle B - Information and Planning › Chapter 2054 - Information Resources › Subchapter I. State Electronic Internet Portal Project › Section 2054.2591. Fees

Text of section as added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1260 (H.B. 2048), Sec. 8
For text of section as added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1292 (H.B. 2593), Sec. 6, see other Sec. 2054.2591.
Sec. 2054.2591.  FEES.  (a)  The department shall set fees that a state agency, including the department, or a local government may charge for a transaction that uses the project.  The department shall set fees at amounts sufficient to recover the direct and indirect costs of the project.
(b)  A fee set by the department for using the project is in addition to any other statutory fees.  The revenue collected from the fees must be used to support the project, including the recovery of project costs.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1260 (H.B. 2048), Sec. 8, eff. June 18, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle B - Information and Planning › Chapter 2054 - Information Resources › Subchapter I. State Electronic Internet Portal Project › Section 2054.2591. Fees

Text of section as added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1292 (H.B. 2593), Sec. 6
For text of section as added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1260 (H.B. 2048), Sec. 8, see other Sec. 2054.2591.
Sec. 2054.2591.  FEES.  (a)  The authority shall set fees that a state agency, including the authority, or a local government may charge for a transaction that uses the project.  The authority shall set fees at amounts sufficient to recover the direct and indirect costs of the project and provide a reasonable rate of return to the authority.
(b)  The authority shall charge a state agency or local government a fee for all services provided to that entity.
(c)  A fee set by the authority for using the project is in addition to any other statutory fees.  The revenue collected from the fees must be used to support the project, including the recovery of project costs.
(d)  No fee may be charged to a person authorized to file electronically under Section 195.003, Local Government Code, for filing, recording, access to, or electronic copies of a real property record subject to the provisions of Chapter 195, Local Government Code, except as provided in Section 195.006 or 195.007, Local Government Code.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1292 (H.B. 2593), Sec. 6, eff. June 18, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle B - Information and Planning › Chapter 2054 - Information Resources › Subchapter I. State Electronic Internet Portal Project › Section 2054.2592. Fee Exemption; Barber and Cosmetology Boards

Sec. 2054.2592.  FEE EXEMPTION; BARBER AND COSMETOLOGY BOARDS.  The department may not charge the State Board of Barber Examiners or the Texas Cosmetology Commission a fee to use the project for the issuance or renewal of an occupational license.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1260 (H.B. 2048), Sec. 8, eff. June 18, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle B - Information and Planning › Chapter 2054 - Information Resources › Subchapter I. State Electronic Internet Portal Project › Section 2054.260. Reporting Requirements

Sec. 2054.260.  REPORTING REQUIREMENTS.  (a)  Not later than November 15 of each even-numbered year, the department shall report on the status, progress, benefits, and efficiency gains of the project.  The department shall provide the report to:
(1)  the presiding officer of each house of the legislature;
(2)  the chair of each committee in the legislature that has primary jurisdiction over the department;
(3)  the governor; and
(4)  each state agency or local government participating in the project.
(b)  Not later than November 15 of each even-numbered year, the department shall report on financial matters, including project costs and revenues, and on any significant issues regarding contract performance on the project.
(c)  The department shall provide the report to:
(1)  the presiding officer of each house of the legislature; and
(2)  the chair of each committee in the legislature with primary jurisdiction over the department.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 342, Sec. 3, eff. May 3, 2001.
Amended by:
Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1260 (H.B. 2048), Sec. 9, eff. June 18, 2005.
Reenacted by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 921 (H.B. 3167), Sec. 7.0042, eff. September 1, 2007.
Amended by:
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 48 (H.B. 2472), Sec. 11, eff. September 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle B - Information and Planning › Chapter 2054 - Information Resources › Subchapter I. State Electronic Internet Portal Project › Section 2054.2605. Reporting Requirements: Licensing Entities

Sec. 2054.2605.  REPORTING REQUIREMENTS:  LICENSING ENTITIES.  (a)  Each licensing entity shall report to the Legislative Budget Board on the licensing entity's progress in using the project in performing the functions described by Section 2054.252(a).
(b)  This section applies only to a licensing entity for which the department has begun implementation of the project under the schedule established by the department.
(c)  A report required by this section shall be submitted every six months according to a reporting schedule established by the Legislative Budget Board.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 342, Sec. 3, eff. May 3, 2001.
Amended by:
Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1260 (H.B. 2048), Sec. 10, eff. June 18, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle B - Information and Planning › Chapter 2054 - Information Resources › Subchapter I. State Electronic Internet Portal Project › Section 2054.261. Assistance and Coordination With Other Governmental Entities

Sec. 2054.261.  ASSISTANCE AND COORDINATION WITH OTHER GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES.  (a)  The department shall:
(1)  assist state agencies and local governments in researching and identifying potential funding sources for the project;
(2)  assist state agencies and local governments in using the project;
(3)  assist the legislature and other state leadership in coordinating electronic government initiatives; and
(4)  coordinate operations between state agencies and local governments to achieve integrated planning for the project.
(b)  The department by rule shall adopt standards for state agency Internet websites to ensure consistency and compatibility with the project.  Each state agency shall make its Internet website conform to the standards.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 342, Sec. 3, eff. May 3, 2001.
Amended by:
Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1260 (H.B. 2048), Sec. 12, eff. June 18, 2005.
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 389 (S.B. 687), Sec. 3, eff. June 15, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle B - Information and Planning › Chapter 2054 - Information Resources › Subchapter I. State Electronic Internet Portal Project › Section 2054.262. Rules

Sec. 2054.262.  RULES.  The department shall adopt rules regarding operation of the project.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 342, Sec. 3, eff. May 3, 2001.
Amended by:
Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1260 (H.B. 2048), Sec. 13, eff. June 18, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle B - Information and Planning › Chapter 2054 - Information Resources › Subchapter I. State Electronic Internet Portal Project › Section 2054.263. Seal

Sec. 2054.263.  SEAL.  The department shall adopt an icon, symbol, brand, seal, or other identifying device to represent the project.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 342, Sec. 3, eff. May 3, 2001.
Amended by:
Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1260 (H.B. 2048), Sec. 14, eff. June 18, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle B - Information and Planning › Chapter 2054 - Information Resources › Subchapter I. State Electronic Internet Portal Project › Section 2054.266. Donations and Grants

Sec. 2054.266.  DONATIONS AND GRANTS.  The department may request and accept a donation or grant from any person for use by the department in implementing or managing the project.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 342, Sec. 3, eff. May 3, 2001.
Amended by:
Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1260 (H.B. 2048), Sec. 15, eff. June 18, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle B - Information and Planning › Chapter 2054 - Information Resources › Subchapter I. State Electronic Internet Portal Project › Section 2054.268. Contracts; Conflict of Interest

Sec. 2054.268.  CONTRACTS;  CONFLICT OF INTEREST.  A contract entered into between the authority and another state agency or a local government is not void for the sole reason that a member of the authority also serves on the governing body of the state agency or local government with which the contract was entered.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1216, Sec. 14, eff. June 20, 2003.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle B - Information and Planning › Chapter 2054 - Information Resources › Subchapter I. State Electronic Internet Portal Project › Section 2054.269. Intellectual Property Rights

Sec. 2054.269.  INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS.  The department may exercise all intellectual property rights regarding the project, including prevention of other persons from using names or designs similar to those used by the project to market products.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1216, Sec. 14, eff. June 20, 2003.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle B - Information and Planning › Chapter 2054 - Information Resources › Subchapter I. State Electronic Internet Portal Project › Section 2054.271. Authentication of Individual Identities and Signatures; Rules

Sec. 2054.271.  AUTHENTICATION OF INDIVIDUAL IDENTITIES AND SIGNATURES;  RULES.  (a)  The department or another state agency or local government that uses the project may use the Department of Public Safety's or another state agency's database, as appropriate, to authenticate an individual's identity on the project.
(b)  The authentication allowed by this section may be used by the state agency or local government as an alternative to requiring a notarized document, a document signed by a third party, or an original signature on a document.
(c)  The department may adopt rules regarding the use of a standardized database for authentication under this section.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1216, Sec. 14, eff. June 20, 2003.
Amended by:
Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1260 (H.B. 2048), Sec. 16, eff. June 18, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle B - Information and Planning › Chapter 2054 - Information Resources › Subchapter I. State Electronic Internet Portal Project › Section 2054.272. Business Permits and Licenses Internet Portal

Sec. 2054.272.  BUSINESS PERMITS AND LICENSES INTERNET PORTAL.  (a)  A state agency that has jurisdiction over matters related to occupational licenses, including a licensing entity of this state, shall develop in cooperation with the department a link through the state electronic Internet portal.
(b)  The link shall provide streamlined access to each occupational license listed on the state electronic Internet portal.
(c)  The department may not charge a fee to implement this section.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 672 (S.B. 96), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2005.
Amended by:
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 921 (H.B. 3167), Sec. 7.0043, eff. September 1, 2007.
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 973 (H.B. 1504), Sec. 23, eff. June 17, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle B - Information and Planning › Chapter 2054 - Information Resources › Subchapter I. State Electronic Internet Portal Project › Section 2054.2721. Independent Annual Audit

Sec. 2054.2721.  INDEPENDENT ANNUAL AUDIT.  (a)  Not later than August 1 of each year, any private vendor chosen to implement or manage the project shall have an audit of the vendor's finances associated with the management and operation of the project performed by an independent certified public accountant selected by the state.  The vendor shall pay for the audit and shall have a copy of the audit provided to the department.
(b)  Not later than August 15 of each year, the department shall provide a copy of the audit report to:
(1)  the presiding officer of each house of the legislature; and
(2)  the chair of each committee in the legislature with primary jurisdiction over the department.
(c)  The department shall keep a copy of the audit report and make the audit report available for inspection by any interested person during regular business hours.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1292 (H.B. 2593), Sec. 9, eff. June 18, 2005.
Renumbered from Government Code, Sections 2054.272 and 2054.273 and reenacted by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 921 (H.B. 3167), Sec. 7.005, eff. September 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle B - Information and Planning › Chapter 2054 - Information Resources › Subchapter I. State Electronic Internet Portal Project › Section 2054.273. Collection and Forwarding of Fees

Sec. 2054.273.  COLLECTION AND FORWARDING OF FEES.  (a)  A state agency or a vendor, as determined by the department, shall collect all fees charged to use the project.  If a state agency collects the fees charged to use the project, the state agency shall forward the fees to the vendor, if the state has contracted with a vendor under Section 2054.252(d).  If the state has not contracted with a vendor, the state agency shall forward to the state an amount equal to the state's share of the fees.  If a vendor collects or receives the fees charged for use of the project, it shall forward to the state an amount equal to the state's share of the fees as provided by the vendor's contract with the department.
(b)  A person that pays a fee for using the project may recover the fee in the ordinary course of business.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1292 (H.B. 2593), Sec. 10, eff. June 18, 2005.
Amended by:
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 921 (H.B. 3167), Sec. 7.0051, eff. September 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle B - Information and Planning › Chapter 2054 - Information Resources › Subchapter I. State Electronic Internet Portal Project › Section 2054.274. Recovery of Fees

Sec. 2054.274.  RECOVERY OF FEES.  A person that pays a fee for using the project may recover the fee in the ordinary course of business.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1260 (H.B. 2048), Sec. 17, eff. June 18, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle B - Information and Planning › Chapter 2054 - Information Resources › Subchapter J. Texas Project Delivery Framework › Section 2054.301. Applicability

Sec. 2054.301.  APPLICABILITY.   This subchapter applies only to a major information resources project.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1068 (H.B. 1516), Sec. 1.06, eff. September 1, 2005.
Amended by:
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1081 (H.B. 2918), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2007.
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 953 (S.B. 65), Sec. 8, eff. September 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle B - Information and Planning › Chapter 2054 - Information Resources › Subchapter J. Texas Project Delivery Framework › Section 2054.302. Guidelines; Forms

Sec. 2054.302.  GUIDELINES; FORMS.  (a)  A state agency shall prepare each document required by this subchapter in a manner consistent with department guidelines.
(b)  The department shall develop and provide guidelines and forms for the documents required by this subchapter.
(c)  The department shall work with state agencies in developing the guidelines and forms.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1068 (H.B. 1516), Sec. 1.06, eff. September 1, 2005.
Amended by:
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 953 (S.B. 65), Sec. 9, eff. September 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle B - Information and Planning › Chapter 2054 - Information Resources › Subchapter J. Texas Project Delivery Framework › Section 2054.303. Business Case and Statewide Impact Analysis

Sec. 2054.303.  BUSINESS CASE AND STATEWIDE IMPACT ANALYSIS.
(a)  For each proposed major information resources project, a state agency must prepare:
(1)  a business case providing the initial justification for the project; and
(2)  if the state agency has been assigned the rating under Section 2261.258(a)(1):
(A)  a statewide impact analysis of the project's effect on the state's common information resources infrastructure; and
(B)  a technical architectural assessment of the project, if requested by the quality assurance team.
(b)  The agency shall file the documents with the quality assurance team when the agency files its legislative appropriations request.
(c)  The department shall use the analysis to ensure that the proposed project does not unnecessarily duplicate existing statewide information resources technology.
(d)  After the quality assurance team makes a recommendation relating to a business case under Section 2054.158(b)(2), a state agency shall:
(1)  comply with the recommendation; or
(2)  submit to the quality assurance team a written explanation regarding why the recommendation is not applicable to the project under review.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1068 (H.B. 1516), Sec. 1.06, eff. September 1, 2005.
Amended by:
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1081 (H.B. 2918), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2007.
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1208 (H.B. 1789), Sec. 13, eff. September 1, 2007.
Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 556 (S.B. 533), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2017.
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 953 (S.B. 65), Sec. 10, eff. September 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle B - Information and Planning › Chapter 2054 - Information Resources › Subchapter J. Texas Project Delivery Framework › Section 2054.304. Project Plans

Sec. 2054.304.  PROJECT PLANS.  (a)  A state agency shall develop a project plan for each major information resources project.
(b)  The state agency must file the project plan with the quality assurance team before the agency spends more than 10 percent of allocated funds for the project.
(c)  Repealed by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 953 (S.B. 65), Sec. 30(5), eff. September 1, 2019.
(d)  In each project plan for a major information resources project, the state agency shall consider incorporating into the project the applicable best practices recommended in the quality assurance team's annual report.
(e)  A state agency contract for a major information resources project must comply with the requirements in the comptroller's contract management guide developed under Section  2262.051.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1068 (H.B. 1516), Sec. 1.06, eff. September 1, 2005.
Amended by:
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 937 (H.B. 3560), Sec. 2.05, eff. September 1, 2007.
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1081 (H.B. 2918), Sec. 6, eff. September 1, 2007.
Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 87 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 11.021, eff. September 1, 2009.
Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 556 (S.B. 533), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2017.
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 573 (S.B. 241), Sec. 1.15, eff. September 1, 2019.
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 953 (S.B. 65), Sec. 11, eff. September 1, 2019.
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 953 (S.B. 65), Sec. 30(5), eff. September 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle B - Information and Planning › Chapter 2054 - Information Resources › Subchapter J. Texas Project Delivery Framework › Section 2054.305. Procurement Plan and Method for Monitoring Contracts

Sec. 2054.305.  PROCUREMENT PLAN AND METHOD FOR MONITORING CONTRACTS.  Before issuing a solicitation for a contract subject to review under Section 2054.158(b)(4), the state agency must develop, consistent with any acquisition plan provided in the guide developed under Section 2262.051:
(1)  a procurement plan with anticipated service levels and performance standards for each contractor; and
(2)  a method to monitor changes to the scope of each contract.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1068 (H.B. 1516), Sec. 1.06, eff. September 1, 2005.
Amended by:
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1081 (H.B. 2918), Sec. 7, eff. September 1, 2007.
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 953 (S.B. 65), Sec. 12, eff. September 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle B - Information and Planning › Chapter 2054 - Information Resources › Subchapter J. Texas Project Delivery Framework › Section 2054.306. Post-Implementation Review

Sec. 2054.306.  POST-IMPLEMENTATION REVIEW.  After implementation of a major information resources project, a state agency shall prepare a post-implementation review.  The agency shall provide the review to the agency's executive director and the quality assurance team.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1068 (H.B. 1516), Sec. 1.06, eff. September 1, 2005.
Amended by:
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1208 (H.B. 1789), Sec. 14, eff. September 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle B - Information and Planning › Chapter 2054 - Information Resources › Subchapter J. Texas Project Delivery Framework › Section 2054.307. Approval of Documents and Contract Changes

Sec. 2054.307.  APPROVAL OF DOCUMENTS AND CONTRACT CHANGES.  (a)  A state agency's executive director, or the executive director's designee, must approve:
(1)  each document required by this subchapter; and
(2)  if the department requires the approval, any other document related to this subchapter.
(b)  The state agency's executive director must approve a proposed contract amendment or change order for a major information resources project if the amendment or change order:
(1)  changes the monetary value of the contract by more than 10 percent; or
(2)  significantly changes the completion date of the contract.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1068 (H.B. 1516), Sec. 1.06, eff. September 1, 2005.
Amended by:
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 953 (S.B. 65), Sec. 13, eff. September 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle B - Information and Planning › Chapter 2054 - Information Resources › Subchapter K. Electronic System for Occupational Licensing Transactions › Section 2054.351. Definitions

Sec. 2054.351.  DEFINITIONS.  In this subchapter, "licensing entity" and "occupational license" have the meanings assigned those terms by Section 2054.251.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 353, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1216, Sec. 6, eff. June 20, 2003.  Renumbered from Government Code Sec. 2054.251 by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1275, Sec. 2(83), eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
Amended by:
Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1260 (H.B. 2048), Sec. 18, eff. June 18, 2005.