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2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle B - Information and Planning › Chapter 2054 - Information Resources › Subchapter E. Strategic and Operating Plans; Information › Section 2054.095. Agency Information Resources Strategic Planning Instructions

Sec. 2054.095.  AGENCY INFORMATION RESOURCES STRATEGIC PLANNING INSTRUCTIONS.  (a)  The department shall prepare instructions for use by state agencies in preparing the strategic plan required by Section 2056.002.
(b)  Except as otherwise modified by the Legislative Budget Board or the governor, instructions under Subsection (a) must require each state agency's strategic plan to include:
(1)  a description of the agency's information resources management organizations, policies, and practices, including the extent to which the agency uses its project management practices, as defined by Section 2054.152;
(2)  a description of how the agency's information resources programs support and promote its mission, goals, and objectives and the goals and policies of the state strategic plan for information resources; and
(3)  other planning components that the department may prescribe.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.  Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 606, Sec. 13, eff. Sept. 1, 1997;  Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 188, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 2001;  Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1246, Sec. 4, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
Amended by:
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 691 (H.B. 1788), Sec. 8, eff. September 1, 2007.
Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 393 (H.B. 1705), Sec. 2.02, eff. September 1, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle B - Information and Planning › Chapter 2054 - Information Resources › Subchapter E. Strategic and Operating Plans; Information › Section 2054.0965. Information Resources Deployment Review

Sec. 2054.0965.  INFORMATION RESOURCES DEPLOYMENT REVIEW.  (a)  Not later than March 31 of each even-numbered year, a state agency shall complete a review of the operational aspects of the agency's information resources deployment following instructions developed by the department.
(b)  Except as otherwise modified by rules adopted by the department, the review must include:
(1)  an inventory of the agency's major information systems, as defined by Section 2054.008, and other operational or logistical components related to deployment of information resources as prescribed by the department;
(2)  an inventory of the agency's major databases and applications;
(3)  a description of the agency's existing and planned telecommunications network configuration;
(4)  an analysis of how information systems, components, databases, applications, and other information resources have been deployed by the agency in support of:
(A)  applicable achievement goals established under Section 2056.006 and the state strategic plan adopted under Section 2056.009;
(B)  the state strategic plan for information resources; and
(C)  the agency's business objectives, mission, and goals;
(5)  agency information necessary to support the state goals for interoperability and reuse; and
(6)  confirmation by the agency of compliance with state statutes, rules, and standards relating to information resources.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 691 (H.B. 1788), Sec. 9, eff. September 1, 2007.
Amended by:
Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 555 (S.B. 532), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle B - Information and Planning › Chapter 2054 - Information Resources › Subchapter E. Strategic and Operating Plans; Information › Section 2054.097. Analysis of Information Resources Deployment Review

Sec. 2054.097.  ANALYSIS OF INFORMATION RESOURCES DEPLOYMENT REVIEW.  (a)  A state agency shall send its information resources deployment review to the quality assurance team for analysis.
(a-1)  If the department determines that an agency's deployment decision is not in compliance with the state strategic plan, a state statute, or department rules or standards, the department shall require the agency to develop a corrective action plan that specifies the manner in which deficiencies will be corrected.  The department shall report the status of corrective action plans to the state auditor and the Legislative Budget Board.
(b)  Any member of the quality assurance team may report to the governor and the presiding officer of each house of the legislature that an agency's deployment decision is not in compliance with the state strategic plan, a state statute, or department rules or standards.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.  Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 606, Sec. 14, eff. Sept. 1, 1997;  Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 188, Sec. 4, eff. Sept. 1, 2001;  Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1246, Sec. 6, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
Amended by:
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 691 (H.B. 1788), 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 E. Strategic and Operating Plans; Information › Section 2054.100. Biennial Operating Plan of State Agency

Sec. 2054.100.  BIENNIAL OPERATING PLAN OF STATE AGENCY.  (a)  Each state agency shall submit an operating plan to the Legislative Budget Board, the quality assurance team, and the governor each state fiscal biennium in accordance with the directions of the Legislative Budget Board.
(b)  The plan must describe the agency's current and proposed projects for the biennium, including how the projects will:
(1)  benefit individuals in this state and benefit the state as a whole;
(2)  use, to the fullest extent, technology owned or adapted by other state agencies;
(3)  employ, to the fullest extent, the department's information technology standards, including Internet-based technology standards;
(4)  expand, to the fullest extent, to serve residents of this state or to serve other state agencies;
(5)  develop on time and on budget;
(6)  produce quantifiable returns on investment; and
(7)  meet any other criteria developed by the department or the quality assurance team.
(c)  A state agency shall amend its biennial operating plan when necessary to reflect changes in the plan during a biennium.  At a minimum, an agency shall amend its biennial operating plan to reflect significant new or changed information resources initiatives or information resources technologies initiatives contained in the agency's legislative appropriations request.  Not later than the date designated by the Legislative Budget Board in its directions, an agency shall submit an amended plan to reflect new or changed initiatives contained in the agency's legislative appropriations request.
(d)  The biennial operating plan of an institution of higher education is required to include only operational projects and infrastructure projects.  The instructions provided under Section 2054.101 may not require an institution of higher education to include other projects in the plan.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.  Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 5.26(f), eff. Sept. 1, 1995;  Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 606, Sec. 15, eff. Sept. 1, 1997;  Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 188, Sec. 5, eff. Sept. 1, 2001;  Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1246, Sec. 7, eff. Sept. 1, 2003;  Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1266, Sec. 3.01, eff. June 20, 2003.
Amended by:
Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 183 (H.B. 1830), Sec. 6, eff. September 1, 2009.
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 573 (S.B. 241), Sec. 1.12, eff. September 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle B - Information and Planning › Chapter 2054 - Information Resources › Subchapter E. Strategic and Operating Plans; Information › Section 2054.101. Instructions for Preparing Operating Plans

Sec. 2054.101.  INSTRUCTIONS FOR PREPARING OPERATING PLANS.  (a)  The Legislative Budget Board may provide instructions to guide state agencies in their preparation of biennial operating plans.
(b)  The instructions may:
(1)  specify the format of the plans;
(2)  specify the information required to be included in the plans;  and
(3)  list the general criteria that the Legislative Budget Board may use to evaluate the plans.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.  Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 5.26(g), eff. Sept. 1, 1995;  Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 188, Sec. 6, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle B - Information and Planning › Chapter 2054 - Information Resources › Subchapter E. Strategic and Operating Plans; Information › Section 2054.1015. Planned Procurement Schedules for Commodity Items

Sec. 2054.1015.  PLANNED PROCUREMENT SCHEDULES FOR COMMODITY ITEMS.  (a)  In this section:
(1)  "Commodity items" has the meaning assigned by Section 2157.068.
(2)  "State agency" does not include an institution of higher education.
(b)  The department may require a state agency to provide to the department a planned procurement schedule for commodity items if the department determines that the information in the schedule can be used to provide a benefit to the state.  If required by the department, a state agency must provide a planned procurement schedule for commodity items to the department before the agency's operating plan may be approved under Section 2054.102.
(c)  The department shall use information contained in the schedules to plan future vendor solicitations of commodity items or for any other activity that provides a benefit to the state.
(d)  A state agency shall notify the department and the Legislative Budget Board if the agency makes a substantive change to a planned procurement schedule for commodity items.
(e)  The department shall specify hardware configurations for state commodity items in its instructions for the preparation of planned procurement schedules.
(f)  Each state agency shall use the hardware configurations specified under Subsection (e) in developing the agency's planned procurement schedules.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1068 (H.B. 1516), Sec. 1.05, eff. September 1, 2005.
Amended by:
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 691 (H.B. 1788), Sec. 11, eff. September 1, 2007.
Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 393 (H.B. 1705), Sec. 2.03, eff. September 1, 2009.
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1312 (S.B. 59), Sec. 48, eff. September 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle B - Information and Planning › Chapter 2054 - Information Resources › Subchapter E. Strategic and Operating Plans; Information › Section 2054.103. Submission of Operating Plans

Sec. 2054.103.  SUBMISSION OF OPERATING PLANS.  Each state agency shall send a copy of its biennial operating plan and of any amendments to the plan, as approved by the Legislative Budget Board, to the governor and the state auditor not later than the 30th day after the date the Legislative Budget Board approves the plan or amendment, as applicable.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.  Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 5.26(i), eff. Sept. 1, 1995;  Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 606, Sec. 16, eff. Sept. 1, 1997;  Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 188, Sec. 8, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.
Amended by:
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 573 (S.B. 241), Sec. 1.13, eff. September 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle B - Information and Planning › Chapter 2054 - Information Resources › Subchapter E. Strategic and Operating Plans; Information › Section 2054.104. Denial of Access to Appropriations on Failure to Submit Operating Plan

Sec. 2054.104.  DENIAL OF ACCESS TO APPROPRIATIONS ON FAILURE TO SUBMIT OPERATING PLAN.  (a)  If a state agency fails to comply with Section 2054.103, the governor may direct the comptroller to deny the agency access to the agency's appropriations that relate to the management of information resources.
(b)  The denial of access may continue until the governor is satisfied with the state agency's compliance with this section.
Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 5.26(j), eff. Sept. 1, 1995.
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 2054.111. Use of State Electronic Internet Portal Project

Sec. 2054.111.  USE OF STATE ELECTRONIC INTERNET PORTAL PROJECT.  (a)  In this section, "local government" and "project" have the meanings assigned by Section 2054.251.
(b)  A state agency shall consider using the project for agency services provided on the Internet, including:
(1)  financial transactions;
(2)  applications for licenses, permits, registrations, and other related documents from the public;
(3)  electronic signatures; and
(4)  any other applications that require security.
(c)  If a state agency chooses not to use the project under Subsection (b), the agency must provide documentation to the department that shows the services and security required by the agency.  The department shall prescribe the documentation required.
(d)  A state agency that uses the project shall comply with rules adopted by the department, including any rules regarding:
(1)  the appearance of the agency's Internet site and the ease with which the site can be used;
(2)  the use of the project seal; and
(3)  marketing efforts under Subsection (g).
(e)  A state agency or local government that uses the project may charge a fee under Subchapter I if:
(1)  the fee is necessary to recover the actual costs directly and reasonably incurred by the agency or local government because of the project for:
(A)  the use of electronic payment methods;  or
(B)  interfacing with other information technology systems;
(2)  the fee does not include an amount to recover state agency or local government employee costs;
(3)  the state agency or local government approves the amount of the fee using the state agency's or local government's standard approval process for fee increases;
(4)  the chief financial officer for the state agency or local government certifies that the amount of the fee is necessary to recover the actual costs incurred because of the project;  and
(5)  the department approves the amount of the fee.
(f)  A local government may not charge a fee under Subsection (e) that is otherwise prohibited under Section 195.006 or  195.007, Local Government Code.
(g)  A state agency that uses the project shall assist the department with marketing efforts regarding the use of the project.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 342, Sec. 5, eff. May 3, 2001.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 70, Sec. 1, eff. May 16, 2003;  Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1216, Sec. 1, eff. June 20, 2003.
Amended by:
Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1260 (H.B. 2048), Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 2005.
Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1292 (H.B. 2593), Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 2005.
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 973 (H.B. 1504), Sec. 12, eff. June 17, 2011.
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 2054.1115. Electronic Payments on State Electronic Internet Portal

Sec. 2054.1115.  ELECTRONIC PAYMENTS ON STATE ELECTRONIC INTERNET PORTAL.  (a)  A state agency or local government that uses the state electronic Internet portal may use electronic payment methods, including the acceptance of credit and debit cards, for:
(1)  point-of-sale transactions, including:
(A)  person-to-person transactions;
(B)  transactions that use an automated process to facilitate a person-to-person transaction; and
(C)  transactions completed by a person at an unattended self-standing computer station using an automated process;
(2)  telephone transactions; or
(3)  mail transactions.
(b)  The state agency or local government may charge a reasonable fee, as provided by Section 2054.111 or Subchapter I, to recover costs incurred through electronic payment methods used under this section.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1216, Sec. 2, eff. June 20, 2003.
Amended by:
Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1260 (H.B. 2048), Sec. 2, eff. June 18, 2005.
Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1292 (H.B. 2593), Sec. 2, eff. June 18, 2005.
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 389 (S.B. 687), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 973 (H.B. 1504), Sec. 13, eff. June 17, 2011.
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 973 (H.B. 1504), Sec. 14, eff. June 17, 2011.
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 2054.112. Security Review for New Internet Sites

Sec. 2054.112.  SECURITY REVIEW FOR NEW INTERNET SITES.  Each state agency shall review its requirements for forms, data collection, and notarization when planning to deliver a service through the Internet to determine if the information is necessary and, if necessary, the appropriate level of authentication.  Based on this review, the agency shall:
(1)  eliminate any unnecessary requirements;  and
(2)  adjust security to the appropriate level for any necessary requirements.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 342, Sec. 5, eff. May 3, 2001.
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 2054.113. Duplication With State Electronic Internet Portal

Sec. 2054.113.  DUPLICATION WITH STATE ELECTRONIC INTERNET PORTAL. (a) This section does not apply to a state agency that is a university system or institution of higher education as defined by Section 61.003, Education Code.
(b)  A state agency may not duplicate an infrastructure component of the state electronic Internet portal, unless the department approves the duplication.  In this subsection, "infrastructure" does not include the development of applications, and the supporting platform, for electronic government projects.
(c)  Before a state agency may contract with a third party for Internet application development that duplicates a state electronic Internet portal function, including a function of a native mobile application, the state agency must notify the department of its intent to bid for such services at the same time that others have the opportunity to bid. The department may exempt a state agency from this section if it determines the agency has fully complied with Section 2054.111.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1272, Sec. 2.02, eff. June 15, 2001.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1216, Sec. 3, eff. June 20, 2003.
Amended by:
Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1260 (H.B. 2048), Sec. 3, eff. June 18, 2005.
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1208 (H.B. 1789), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2007.
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 973 (H.B. 1504), Sec. 15, eff. June 17, 2011.
Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 270 (H.B. 3130), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 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 2054.115. Sale or Lease of Software

Sec. 2054.115.  SALE OR LEASE OF SOFTWARE.  (a)  A state agency that develops automated information systems software may enter a contract with an individual or company for the sale, lease, marketing, or other distribution of the software.
(b)  The state agency shall obtain under the contract a royalty, license right, or other appropriate means of securing appropriate compensation for the development of the software.
(c)  Money received under the contract shall be deposited to the credit of the fund from which the development of the software was financed.
(d)  To the extent of a conflict between this section and another provision of state law relating to automated information systems software, the other provision prevails.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
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 2054.116. Spanish Language Content on Agency Websites

Sec. 2054.116.  SPANISH LANGUAGE CONTENT ON AGENCY WEBSITES.  (a)  In this section, "person of limited English proficiency" means a person whose primary language is other than English and whose English language skills are such that the person has difficulty interacting effectively with a state agency.
(b)  Each state agency shall make a reasonable effort to ensure that Spanish-speaking persons of limited English proficiency can meaningfully access state agency information online.
(c)  In determining whether a state agency is providing meaningful access, an agency shall consider:
(1)  the number or proportion of Spanish-speaking persons of limited English proficiency in the agency's eligible service population;
(2)  the frequency with which Spanish-speaking persons of limited English proficiency seek information regarding the agency's programs;
(3)  the importance of the services provided by the agency's programs; and
(4)  the resources available to the agency.
(d)  In making a reasonable effort to provide meaningful access, the state agency must avoid:
(1)  providing information in Spanish that is limited in scope;
(2)  unreasonably delaying the provision of information in Spanish; and
(3)  providing program information, including forms, notices, and correspondence, in English only.
(e)  This section does not apply to interactive applications provided through the state electronic Internet portal.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 683 (S.B. 213), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.
Amended by:
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 973 (H.B. 1504), Sec. 16, eff. June 17, 2011.
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 2054.117. Electronic Data Processing Center

Sec. 2054.117.  ELECTRONIC DATA PROCESSING CENTER.  (a)  Each state agency, if practicable, shall use the electronic data processing center operated by the comptroller in performing any of the agency's accounting and data processing activities that can be practically adapted to the use of the center's equipment.
(b)  The comptroller shall permit the use of the center's computer and other data processing equipment by state agencies with or without charge under rules that ensure the proper use of the equipment for the efficient and economical management of state government.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
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 2054.118. Major Information Resources Project

Sec. 2054.118.  MAJOR INFORMATION RESOURCES PROJECT.  (a)  A state agency may not spend appropriated funds for a major information resources project unless the project has been approved by:
(1)  the Legislative Budget Board in the agency's biennial operating plan;  and
(2)  the quality assurance team.
(b)  The department shall develop rules or guidelines for its review of major information resources projects and project management practices for the projects.  The department shall also assist the Legislative Budget Board in evaluating the determinations about comparative costs and benefits that state agencies make under Subsection (c).
(c)  A state agency that proposes to spend appropriated funds for a major information resources project must first determine:
(1)  the comparative benefits of using agency personnel contrasted with using outside contractors to design the project;  and
(2)  the comparative total costs of leasing and of purchasing the information resources and information resources technologies involved in the project, with those costs to be determined after taking into account the use of the resources and technologies over their lifetimes.
(d)  Before a state agency may initially spend appropriated funds for a major information resources project, the state agency must quantitatively define the expected outcomes and outputs for the project and provide that information to the quality assurance team.
Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 5.26(k), eff. Sept. 1, 1995.  Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 606, Sec. 17, eff. Sept. 1, 1997;  Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 188, Sec. 9, eff. Sept. 1, 2001;  Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1422, Sec. 3.03, eff. Sept. 1, 2001;  Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1246, Sec. 9, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
Amended by:
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1208 (H.B. 1789), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2007.
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 2054.1182. Evaluation of Completed Major Information Resources Projects

Sec. 2054.1182.  EVALUATION OF COMPLETED MAJOR INFORMATION RESOURCES PROJECTS.  (a)  After a major information resources project has been completed, a state agency shall evaluate and report to the quality assurance team on whether the project met the agency's objectives or other expectations.
(b)  The state auditor may:
(1)  provide an independent evaluation of the completed project to ensure the validity of the results reported under Subsection (a);  and
(2)  send the evaluation to the legislative audit committee.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1246, Sec. 11, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
Amended by:
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1208 (H.B. 1789), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2007.
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 2054.1183. Annual Report on Major Information Resources Projects

Sec. 2054.1183.  ANNUAL REPORT ON MAJOR INFORMATION RESOURCES PROJECTS.  (a)  Not later than December 1 of each year, the quality assurance team shall report on the status of major information resources projects to the:
(1)  governor;
(2)  lieutenant governor;
(3)  speaker of the house of representatives;
(4)  presiding officer of the committee in the house of representatives with primary responsibility for appropriations; and
(5)  presiding officer of the committee in the senate with primary responsibility for appropriations.
(b)  The annual report must include:
(1)  the current status of each major information resources project; and
(2)  information regarding the performance indicators developed under Section 2054.159 for each major information resources project at each stage of the project's life cycle.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1246, Sec. 11, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
Amended by:
Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 897 (H.B. 3275), Sec. 1, eff. January 1, 2018.
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 2054.120. Electronic Mail Address

Sec. 2054.120.  ELECTRONIC MAIL ADDRESS.  (a)  A state agency shall establish an Internet electronic mail address for the agency.  The state agency may publish the electronic mail address and use electronic mail to communicate with the public.  The state agency may consult with the Department of Information Resources to establish its electronic mail address.
(b)  In this section, "Internet" means the largest nonproprietary nonprofit cooperative public computer network, popularly known as the Internet.
Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 535, Sec. 1, eff. May 31, 1997;  Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 606, Sec. 18, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
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 2054.121. Coordination With Institutions of Higher Education

Sec. 2054.121.  COORDINATION WITH INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION.  (a)  An institution of higher education shall coordinate its use of information technologies with other such institutions to more effectively provide education, research, and community service.
(b)  The Information Technology Council for Higher Education consists of the chief information officer or equivalent employee of:
(1)  The Texas A&M University System;
(2)  The University of Texas System;
(3)  The Texas State University System;
(4)  The University of North Texas System;
(5)  The University of Houston System;
(6)  The Texas Tech University System;  and
(7)  one institution of higher education, other than a public junior college, not included in a university system listed in this subsection who is selected by a majority of the chief executive officers of all the institutions of higher education, other than public junior colleges, not included in a listed university system.
(c)  Before adopting a proposed rule that applies to institutions of higher education, the department shall prepare, in consultation with the council established by Subsection (b), an analysis of the impact of the rule on institutions of higher education that includes consideration of:
(1)  the impact of the rule on the mission of higher education, student populations, and federal grant requirements;
(2)  alternate methods of implementation to achieve the purpose of the rule;  and
(3)  exempting institutions of higher education from all or part of the requirements of the rule.
(d)  The department shall include its analysis as part of the notice of the proposed rule that the agency files with the secretary of state for publication in the Texas Register and shall provide copies to the governor, the lieutenant governor, and the speaker of the house of representatives.
(e)  Each department rule that applies to institutions of higher education and that is in effect on September 1, 2003, ceases to apply to institutions of higher education on September 1, 2004, unless readopted by the department on or after September 1, 2003, in a form that expressly applies to institutions of higher education.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1499, Sec. 1.14, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1266, Sec. 3.02, eff. June 20, 2003.
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 2054.1211. Reporting Requirements of Institutions of Higher Education

Sec. 2054.1211.  REPORTING REQUIREMENTS OF INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION.  The department and the Information Technology Council for Higher Education established under Section 2054.121(b) shall review all plans and reports required of institutions of higher education under this chapter.  After September 1, 2014, an institution of higher education is not required to prepare or submit a plan or report generally required of a state agency under this chapter except to the extent expressly provided by a rule adopted by the department on or after September 1, 2013.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1312 (S.B. 59), Sec. 49, eff. September 1, 2013.
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 2054.122. Coordinated Technology Training

Sec. 2054.122.  COORDINATED TECHNOLOGY TRAINING.  A state agency each calendar quarter shall coordinate agency training for the use of information resources technologies with training offered or coordinated by the department.  The agency shall use training offered or coordinated by the department if it meets agency requirements and is cost-competitive.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1499, Sec. 1.14, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
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 2054.124. Power Management Software

Sec. 2054.124.  POWER MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE.  (a)  After researching the software available, the department shall by competitive bid select power management software to be used, if technically feasible, by state agencies to reduce the amount of energy required to operate state computer networks and networked personal computers.
(b)  Expired.
(c)  An institution of higher education shall purchase, lease, or otherwise acquire and use power management software only if the department, in consultation with the Information Technology Council for Higher Education, determines that the institution of higher education's use of power management software would provide cost savings to this state.  In making a determination under this subsection, the department must perform the analysis described by Section 2054.121(c).  The analysis must include an assessment of how the use of power management software affects the security of electronic data, including data protected from public disclosure by state or federal law.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 171 (H.B. 66), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.
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 2054.125. Linking and Indexing Internet Sites

Sec. 2054.125.  LINKING AND INDEXING INTERNET SITES.  (a)  All state agencies that maintain a generally accessible Internet site shall cooperate to facilitate useful electronic links among the sites.  State agencies shall attempt to link their sites in such a manner that different sites from which persons can be expected to need information concurrently are linked.
(b)  Each state agency that maintains a generally accessible Internet site shall establish the site so that the site can be located easily through electronic means.
(c)  The department on request shall assist an agency to comply with this section.
(d)  Each state agency that maintains a generally accessible Internet site and that uses the state electronic Internet portal shall include a link to the state electronic Internet portal on the front page of the Internet site.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1233, Sec. 3, eff. June 18, 1999.  Renumbered from Sec. 2054.121 by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1420, Sec. 21.001(68), eff. Sept. 1, 2001.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 70, Sec. 2, eff. May 16, 2003;  Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1216, Sec. 4, eff. June 20, 2003.
Amended by:
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 973 (H.B. 1504), Sec. 17, eff. June 17, 2011.
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 2054.1264. Posting of Cost-Efficiency Suggestions and Ideas on State Agency Website

Sec. 2054.1264. POSTING OF COST-EFFICIENCY SUGGESTIONS AND IDEAS ON STATE AGENCY WEBSITE.  (a)  In this section, "state agency" does not include an institution of higher education, as defined by Section 61.003, Education Code.
(b)  Except as provided by Subsection (d) and to the extent possible using available resources, each state agency that has 1,500 or more employees shall post on the agency's intranet website or generally accessible Internet website an electronic form or link allowing an employee of the agency to submit suggestions and ideas on how to make the agency more cost-efficient.  The system for submitting suggestions and ideas must allow an employee to elect to submit a suggestion or idea that includes the employee's name or to submit an anonymous suggestion or idea.  If an employee elects to submit anonymously, the suggestion or idea may not be traceable to the employee and the system for anonymous submission may not record data linking the suggestion or idea to the computer used for the submission.
(c)  Except as provided by Subsection (d), each state agency that posts a form or link as provided by Subsection (b) shall post on the agency's generally accessible Internet website a link allowing members of the public to:
(1)  monitor, in real time or on a weekly, monthly, or quarterly basis, submissions made under Subsection (b); and
(2)  vote for the public's favorite submission.
(d)  The department may exclude from the requirements of this section a state agency if the agency has a preexisting program or link that the department determines substantially meets the requirements of this section.
(e)  The department shall adopt rules establishing procedures and required formats for implementing this section. The rules adopted under this subsection must require that submissions under Subsection (b) and votes under Subsection (c) be moderated to exclude overtly political or offensive material.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1126 (H.B. 1128), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2013.
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 2054.1265. Posting High-Value Data Sets on Internet

Sec. 2054.1265.  POSTING HIGH-VALUE DATA SETS ON INTERNET.  (a)  In this section:
(1)  "High-value data set" means information that can be used to increase state agency accountability and responsiveness, improve public knowledge of the agency and its operations, further the core mission of the agency, create economic opportunity, or respond to need and demand as identified through public consultation.  The term does not include information that is confidential or protected from disclosure under state or federal law.
(2)  "State agency" means a board, commission, office, department, or other agency in the executive, judicial, or legislative branch of state government.  The term includes an institution of higher education as defined by Section 61.003, Education Code.
(b)  Each state agency shall post on a generally accessible Internet website maintained by or for the agency each high-value data set created or maintained by the agency, if the agency:
(1)  determines that, using existing resources, the agency can post the data set on the Internet website at no additional cost to the state;
(2)  enters into a contract advantageous to the state under which the contractor posts the data set on the Internet website at no additional cost to the state; or
(3)  receives a gift or grant specifically for the purpose of posting one or more of the agency's high-value data sets on the Internet website.
(c)  A high-value data set posted by a state agency under this section must be raw data in open standard format that allows the public to search, extract, organize, and analyze the information.
(d)  The web page on which a state agency's high-value data set is posted must:
(1)  use the agency's Internet website home page address and include the uniform resource locator suffix "data"; and
(2)  have a conspicuously displayed link on either the agency's Internet website home page or another intuitive location accessible from the agency's Internet website home page.
(e)  A state agency may accept a gift or grant for the purpose of posting one or more of the agency's high-value data sets on an Internet website.
(f)  A state agency that posts a high-value data set on the Internet website maintained by or for the agency shall provide the department with a brief description of the data set and a link to the data set.  The department shall post the description and link on the state electronic Internet portal.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1328 (S.B. 701), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2011.
Amended by:
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 740 (S.B. 279), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2013.
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 2054.127. Internet Website Development: Grants and Assistance

Sec. 2054.127.  INTERNET WEBSITE DEVELOPMENT:  GRANTS AND ASSISTANCE.  The department shall encourage each state agency to seek available grants and to work with public educational institutions and members of the business and industry community for the purpose of Internet website development and maintenance.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 545, Sec. 4, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.
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 2054.128. Environmental and Natural Resources Agencies Internet Portal

Sec. 2054.128.  ENVIRONMENTAL AND NATURAL RESOURCES AGENCIES INTERNET PORTAL.  (a)  State agencies that have jurisdiction over matters related to environmental protection or quality or to the development, conservation, or preservation of natural resources shall develop, in mutual cooperation with the department, a single information link, through the state electronic Internet portal, to provide electronic access to information and services related to the agencies' authority and duties, including access to agency rules and other public information.
(b)  The department shall coordinate the efforts of the agencies in developing the information link to ensure that the efforts produce a link that is compatible with efforts of the task force conducted under Section 2054.062.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 613, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.  Renumbered from Government Code Sec. 2054.127 by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1275, Sec. 2(82), eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
Amended by:
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1208 (H.B. 1789), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2007.
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 973 (H.B. 1504), Sec. 18, eff. June 17, 2011.
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 2054.129. Advertising Online Options

Sec. 2054.129.  ADVERTISING ONLINE OPTIONS.  Each state agency shall advertise the options for completing transactions with that agency online.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1260 (H.B. 2048), Sec. 4, eff. June 18, 2005.
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 2054.130. Removal of Data From Data Processing Equipment; Rules

Sec. 2054.130.  REMOVAL OF DATA FROM DATA PROCESSING EQUIPMENT; RULES.  (a)  A state agency shall permanently remove data from data processing equipment before disposing of or otherwise transferring the equipment to a person who is not a state agency or other agent of the state.  This section applies only to equipment that will not be owned by the state after the disposal or other transfer.
(b)  The department shall adopt rules to implement this section.  The rules must include rules that:
(1)  specify what types of data processing equipment are covered by this section, including computer hard drives and other memory components;
(2)  explain the acceptable methods for removal of data; and
(3)  adopt appropriate forms for use by state agencies in documenting the removal process, including forms for documenting completion of the process.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 686 (S.B. 255), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.
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 2054.132. Posting of Forms Required

Sec. 2054.132.  POSTING OF FORMS REQUIRED.  Each state agency shall make available on its Internet website each of its forms used by the public.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 672 (S.B. 96), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.
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 2054.134. Device and Internet Browser Compatibility

Sec. 2054.134.  DEVICE AND INTERNET BROWSER COMPATIBILITY.  (a)  In this section, "wireless communication device" means a device capable of using a commercial mobile service as defined by 47 U.S.C. Section 332.
(b)  The department shall identify the three most commonly used Internet browsers and post a list containing those browsers in a conspicuous location on the department's Internet website. The department shall biennially review and, if necessary, update the list required under this subsection.
(c)  Each state agency that maintains a generally accessible Internet website or for which a generally accessible Internet website is maintained shall ensure that the website is compatible with:
(1)  a wireless communication device; and
(2)  the most recent version of each Internet browser listed by the department as required under Subsection (b).
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 513 (H.B. 855), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2015.
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 2054.135. Data Use Agreement

Sec. 2054.135.  DATA USE AGREEMENT.  (a)  Each state agency shall develop a data use agreement for use by the agency that meets the particular needs of the agency and is consistent with rules adopted by the department that relate to information security standards for state agencies.
(b)  A state agency shall update the data use agreement at least biennially, but may update the agreement at any time as necessary to accommodate best practices in data management.
(c)  A state agency shall distribute the data use agreement developed under this section, and each update to that agreement, to employees of the agency who handle sensitive information, including financial, medical, personnel, or student data.  The employee shall sign the data use agreement distributed and each update to the agreement.
(d)  To the extent possible, a state agency shall provide employees described by Subsection (c) with cybersecurity awareness training to coincide with the distribution of:
(1)  the data use agreement required under this section; and
(2)  each biennial update to that agreement.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 965 (S.B. 1877), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2015.
Redesignated from Government Code, Section 2054.134 by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 324 (S.B. 1488), Sec. 24.001(23), eff. September 1, 2017.
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 2054.136. Designated Information Security Officer

Sec. 2054.136.  DESIGNATED INFORMATION SECURITY OFFICER.  Each state agency shall designate an information security officer who:
(1)  reports to the agency's executive-level management;
(2)  has authority over information security for the entire agency;
(3)  possesses the training and experience required to perform the duties required by department rules; and
(4)  to the extent feasible, has information security duties as the officer's primary duties.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 955 (S.B. 1910), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2017.