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2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle B - Information and Planning › Chapter 2054 - Information Resources › Subchapter C. General Powers and Duties of Department › Section 2054.054. Client Omnibus Registry and Exchange Data Bases

Sec. 2054.054.  CLIENT OMNIBUS REGISTRY AND EXCHANGE DATA BASES.  (a)  The department may develop and maintain a client omnibus registry and exchange data bases to cover public and private health and human services, programs, and clients and to facilitate the exchange of data among the state's health and human services agencies.
(b)  The department must assure in maintaining the information that:
(1)  health and mental health communications and records privileged under Chapter 611, Health and Safety Code, Subtitle B, Title 3, Occupations Code, and the Texas Rules of Evidence remain confidential and privileged;
(2)  personally identifiable health and mental health communications and records of persons involved in the receipt or delivery of health or human services are confidential and privileged;  and
(3)  a private source is not required to provide confidential health or mental health communications or records unless a law specifically requires disclosure.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.  Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1420, Sec. 14.767, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle B - Information and Planning › Chapter 2054 - Information Resources › Subchapter C. General Powers and Duties of Department › Section 2054.0541. Statewide Health Care Data Collection System

Sec. 2054.0541.  STATEWIDE HEALTH CARE DATA COLLECTION SYSTEM.  The department shall assist the Texas Health Care Information Council and the Texas Department of Health with planning, analyses, and management functions relating to the procurement, use, and implementation of a statewide health care data collection system under Chapter 108, Health and Safety Code.
Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 726, Sec. 4, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle B - Information and Planning › Chapter 2054 - Information Resources › Subchapter C. General Powers and Duties of Department › Section 2054.056. Computer Services

Sec. 2054.056.  COMPUTER SERVICES.  The department may provide computer services under interagency contracts to state agencies that choose to contract with the department.
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(d), eff. Sept. 1, 1995.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle B - Information and Planning › Chapter 2054 - Information Resources › Subchapter C. General Powers and Duties of Department › Section 2054.0565. Use of Contracts by Other Entities

Sec. 2054.0565.  USE OF CONTRACTS BY OTHER ENTITIES.  (a)  The department may include terms in a procurement contract entered into by the department, including a contract entered into under Section 2157.068, that allow the contract to be used by another state agency, a political subdivision of this state, a governmental entity of another state, or an assistance organization as defined by Section 2175.001.
(b)  A political subdivision that purchases an item or service using a contract under this section satisfies any other law requiring the political subdivision to seek competitive bids for that item or service.
(c)  Notwithstanding any other law, a state governmental entity that is not a state agency as defined by Section 2054.003 may use a contract as provided by Subsection (a) without being subject to a rule, statute, or contract provision, including a provision in a contract entered into under Section 2157.068, that would otherwise require the state governmental entity to:
(1)  sign an interagency agreement; or
(2)  disclose the items purchased or the value of the purchase.
(d)  A state governmental entity that is not a state agency as defined by Section 2054.003 that uses a contract as provided by Subsection (a) may prohibit a vendor from disclosing the items purchased, the use of the items purchased, and the value of the purchase.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1068 (H.B. 1516), Sec. 1.01, eff. September 1, 2005.
Amended by:
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1081 (H.B. 2918), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2007.
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1081 (H.B. 2918), 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 C. General Powers and Duties of Department › Section 2054.058. Consideration of Vendor Incentives

Sec. 2054.058.  CONSIDERATION OF VENDOR INCENTIVES.  When contracting with a vendor to perform a task related to an electronic government project, the department shall consider methods of payments, including considering whether a percentage of money to be saved could be used to provide an incentive to the vendor to complete the project on time and under budget.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1272, Sec. 4.02, eff. June 15, 2001.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle B - Information and Planning › Chapter 2054 - Information Resources › Subchapter C. General Powers and Duties of Department › Section 2054.059. Cybersecurity

Sec. 2054.059.  CYBERSECURITY.  From available funds, the department shall:
(1)  establish and administer a clearinghouse for information relating to all aspects of protecting the cybersecurity of state agency information;
(2)  develop strategies and a framework for:
(A)  the securing of cyberinfrastructure by state agencies, including critical infrastructure; and
(B)  cybersecurity risk assessment and mitigation planning;
(3)  develop and provide training to state agencies on cybersecurity measures and awareness;
(4)  provide assistance to state agencies on request regarding the strategies and framework developed under Subdivision (2); and
(5)  promote public awareness of cybersecurity issues.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 545, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.  Renumbered from Government Code Sec. 2054.063 by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1275, Sec. 2(80), eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
Amended by:
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 477 (S.B. 1134), 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 C. General Powers and Duties of Department › Section 2054.0591. Cybersecurity Report

Sec. 2054.0591.  CYBERSECURITY REPORT.
(a)  Not later than November 15 of each even-numbered year, the department shall submit to the governor, the lieutenant governor, the speaker of the house of representatives, and the standing committee of each house of the legislature with primary jurisdiction over state government operations a report identifying preventive and recovery efforts the state can undertake to improve cybersecurity in this state.  The report must include:
(1)  an assessment of the resources available to address the operational and financial impacts of a cybersecurity event;
(2)  a review of existing statutes regarding cybersecurity and information resources technologies;
(3)  recommendations for legislative action to increase the state's cybersecurity and protect against adverse impacts from a cybersecurity event; and
(4)  an evaluation of a program that provides an information security officer to assist small state agencies and local governments that are unable to justify hiring a full-time information security officer.
(b)  The department or a recipient of a report under this section may redact or withhold information confidential under Chapter 552, including Section 552.139, or other state or federal law that is contained in the report in response to a request under Chapter 552 without the necessity of requesting a decision from the attorney general under Subchapter G, Chapter 552.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 955 (S.B. 1910), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2017.
Amended by:
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 509 (S.B. 64), 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 C. General Powers and Duties of Department › Section 2054.0592. Cybersecurity Emergency Funding

Sec. 2054.0592.  CYBERSECURITY EMERGENCY FUNDING.  If a cybersecurity event creates a need for emergency funding, the department may request that the governor or Legislative Budget Board make a proposal under Chapter 317 to provide funding to manage the operational and financial impacts from the cybersecurity event.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 955 (S.B. 1910), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle B - Information and Planning › Chapter 2054 - Information Resources › Subchapter C. General Powers and Duties of Department › Section 2054.0593. Cloud Computing State Risk and Authorization Management Program

Sec. 2054.0593.  CLOUD COMPUTING STATE RISK AND AUTHORIZATION MANAGEMENT PROGRAM.  (a)  In this section, "cloud computing service" has the meaning assigned by Section 2157.007.
(b)  The department shall establish a state risk and authorization management program to provide a standardized approach for security assessment, authorization, and continuous monitoring of cloud computing services that process the data of a state agency.  The program must allow a vendor to demonstrate compliance by submitting documentation that shows the vendor's compliance with a risk and authorization management program of:
(1)  the federal government; or
(2)  another state that the department approves.
(c)  The department by rule shall prescribe:
(1)  the categories and characteristics of cloud computing services subject to the state risk and authorization management program; and
(2)  the requirements for certification through the program of vendors that provide cloud computing services.
(d)  A state agency shall require each vendor contracting with the agency to provide cloud computing services for the agency to comply with the requirements of the state risk and authorization management program.  The department shall evaluate vendors to determine whether a vendor qualifies for a certification issued by the department reflecting compliance with program requirements.
(e)  A state agency may not enter or renew a contract with a vendor to purchase cloud computing services for the agency that are subject to the state risk and authorization management program unless the vendor demonstrates compliance with program requirements.
(f)  A state agency shall require a vendor contracting with the agency to provide cloud computing services for the agency that are subject to the state risk and authorization management program to maintain program compliance and certification throughout the term of the contract.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 567 (S.B. 475), Sec. 2, eff. June 14, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle B - Information and Planning › Chapter 2054 - Information Resources › Subchapter C. General Powers and Duties of Department › Section 2054.0594. Information Sharing and Analysis Organization

Sec. 2054.0594.  INFORMATION SHARING AND ANALYSIS ORGANIZATION.  (a)  The department shall establish an information sharing and analysis organization to provide a forum for state agencies, local governments, public and private institutions of higher education, and the private sector to share information regarding cybersecurity threats, best practices, and remediation strategies.
(b)   The department shall provide administrative support to the information sharing and analysis organization.
(c)  A participant in the information sharing and analysis organization shall assert any exception available under state or federal law, including Section 552.139, in response to a request for public disclosure of information shared through the organization.  Section 552.007 does not apply to information described by this subsection.
(d)  The department shall establish a framework for regional cybersecurity working groups to execute mutual aid agreements that allow state agencies, local governments, regional planning commissions, public and private institutions of higher education, the private sector, and the incident response team established under Subchapter N-2 to assist with responding to a cybersecurity event in this state.  A working group may be established within the geographic area of a regional planning commission established under Chapter 391, Local Government Code.  The working group may establish a list of available cybersecurity experts and share resources to assist in responding to the cybersecurity event and recovery from the event.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 683 (H.B. 8), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2017.
Amended by:
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 509 (S.B. 64), Sec. 10, eff. September 1, 2019.
Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 567 (S.B. 475), Sec. 3, eff. June 14, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle B - Information and Planning › Chapter 2054 - Information Resources › Subchapter C. General Powers and Duties of Department › Section 2054.060. Digital Signature

Sec. 2054.060.  DIGITAL SIGNATURE.  (a)  A digital signature may be used to authenticate a written electronic communication sent to a state agency if it complies with rules adopted by the department.
(b)  A digital signature may be used to authenticate a written electronic communication sent to a local government if it complies with rules adopted by the governing body of the local government.  Before adopting the rules, the governing body of the local government shall consider the rules adopted by the department and, to the extent possible and practicable, shall make the governing body's rules consistent with the department's rules.
(c)  This section does not preclude any symbol from being valid as a signature under other applicable law, including Section 1.201(39), Business & Commerce Code.
(d)  The use of a digital signature under this section is subject to criminal laws pertaining to fraud and computer crimes, including Chapters 32 and 33, Penal Code.
(e)  In this section:
(1)  "Digital signature" means an electronic identifier intended by the person using it to have the same force and effect as the use of a manual signature.
(2)  "Local government" has the meaning assigned by Section 791.003, but does not include an agency in the judicial branch of local government.
(3)  "State agency" does not include an agency in the judicial branch of state government.
Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 528, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 785, Sec. 25, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle B - Information and Planning › Chapter 2054 - Information Resources › Subchapter C. General Powers and Duties of Department › Section 2054.061. Use of Consultants and Outside Staff

Sec. 2054.061.  USE OF CONSULTANTS AND OUTSIDE STAFF.  (a)  The department shall develop clear criteria for the appropriate use of consultants and outside staff by the department to temporarily augment the department's existing staff.
(b)  The department shall annually analyze:
(1)  the department's staffing needs;
(2)  the need for and cost-effectiveness of contracting for consultants and outside staff;
(3)  whether the department could use department staff to accomplish tasks proposed for the consultants and outside staff;
(4)  whether and what type of training or additional resources are necessary for the department to use the department's own staff to accomplish tasks proposed for the consultants or outside staff; and
(5)  whether entering into an agreement with a public junior college district or public technical institute under Section 2054.0701 is appropriate to assist the department in meeting staffing needs.
(c)  In conjunction with the budget process, the department shall provide the analysis to the board for approval.  The department may not hire or train any consultants or outside staff unless it has been approved during this budget process.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 48 (H.B. 2472), Sec. 9, eff. September 1, 2013.
Amended by:
Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 473 (H.B. 584), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle B - Information and Planning › Chapter 2054 - Information Resources › Subchapter C. General Powers and Duties of Department › Section 2054.062. Information Resources Technologies Consolidation

Sec. 2054.062.  INFORMATION RESOURCES TECHNOLOGIES CONSOLIDATION.  (a)  The department shall develop a consistent and clear method of measuring the costs and progress of an information resources technology consolidation initiative, including a consolidation under Subchapter L.
(b)  The department shall work with any entity involved in an information resources technology consolidation to develop an agreed on methodology for collecting and validating data to determine a baseline assessment of costs.  The department shall use the data both in the department's initial cost projections and in any later cost comparison.  The department shall coordinate with the internal auditor for guidance, subject to Section 2054.038(d), on developing a methodology that provides an objective assessment of costs and project status.
(c)  Using the methodology agreed on under Subsection (b), the department shall evaluate actual costs and cost savings related to the consolidation.  The department shall also evaluate the progress of the department's information resources consolidation projects compared to the initially projected timelines for implementation.  The evaluation results must break out the information on both statewide and individual entity levels.
(d)  The department shall annually report the evaluation results to:
(1)  the board;
(2)  the Legislative Budget Board; and
(3)  customers involved in the consolidation.
(e)  The department shall post on the department's Internet website the report required by this section.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 48 (H.B. 2472), Sec. 10, eff. September 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle B - Information and Planning › Chapter 2054 - Information Resources › Subchapter C. General Powers and Duties of Department › Section 2054.063. Electronic Reporting to State Agencies

Sec. 2054.063.  ELECTRONIC REPORTING TO STATE AGENCIES.  The department shall advise and consult with state agencies to assess opportunities for allowing persons to electronically file with an agency information that the agency requires a person to report.  The department shall identify the cost of implementing an electronic reporting procedure and any barriers to electronic reporting.  The department may:
(1)  survey state agencies to identify:
(A)  electronic reporting efforts currently being used by an agency;
(B)  common needs among agencies;  and
(C)  opportunities to use a standardized approach to electronic reporting;
(2)  identify the costs associated with electronic reporting;
(3)  identify reports that may be filed electronically;
(4)  advise an agency regarding ways the agency may effectively and economically allow electronic reporting to the agency;  and
(5)  develop and implement a plan to adopt electronic reporting in state government, whenever it is effective and efficient to do so.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 36, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle B - Information and Planning › Chapter 2054 - Information Resources › Subchapter C. General Powers and Duties of Department › Section 2054.064. Board Approval of Contracts

Sec. 2054.064.  BOARD APPROVAL OF CONTRACTS.  The board by rule shall establish approval requirements for all contracts, including a monetary threshold above which board approval is required before the contract may be executed.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 4 (S.B. 1), Sec. 23.03, eff. September 28, 2011.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle B - Information and Planning › Chapter 2054 - Information Resources › Subchapter C. General Powers and Duties of Department › Section 2054.065. Review of Certain Contract Solicitations

Sec. 2054.065.  REVIEW OF CERTAIN CONTRACT SOLICITATIONS.  (a) In this section:
(1)  "Major contract" means a contract that has a value of at least $1 million.
(2)  "Team" means the Contract Advisory Team established under Subchapter C, Chapter 2262.
(b)  For any solicitation of a major contract the department is required to submit for review by the team, the department shall:
(1)  implement any recommendations made by the team regarding the solicitation; or
(2)  provide a written explanation of why the team's recommendations cannot be implemented.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 48 (H.B. 2472), Sec. 10, eff. September 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle B - Information and Planning › Chapter 2054 - Information Resources › Subchapter C. General Powers and Duties of Department › Section 2054.066. Department Review

Sec. 2054.066.  DEPARTMENT REVIEW.  (a)  The department, in consultation with the quality assurance team, the Information Technology Council for Higher Education, and the Legislative Budget Board, shall review existing statutes, procedures, data, and organizational structures to identify opportunities to increase efficiency, customer service, and transparency in information resources technologies.  The department must:
(1)  identify and address financial data needed to comprehensively evaluate information resources technologies spending from an enterprise perspective;
(2)  review best practices in information resources technologies governance, including private sector practices and lessons learned from other states; and
(3)  review existing statutes regarding information resources technologies governance, standards, and financing to identify inconsistencies between current law and best practices.
(b)  The department shall report its findings and recommendations to the governor, lieutenant governor, speaker of the house of representatives, Senate Committee on Government Organization, and House Technology Committee not later than December 1, 2014.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1051 (H.B. 3093), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2013.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle B - Information and Planning › Chapter 2054 - Information Resources › Subchapter C. General Powers and Duties of Department › Section 2054.067. Posting of Certain Documents Relating to Contract Solicitations

Sec. 2054.067.  POSTING OF CERTAIN DOCUMENTS RELATING TO CONTRACT SOLICITATIONS.  (a)  The department shall post all solicitation documents related to a contract of the department, including contracts under Chapter 2157, to the centralized accounting and payroll system authorized under Sections 2101.035 and 2101.036, or any successor system used to implement the enterprise resource planning component of the uniform statewide accounting project.
(b)  The documents posted under Subsection (a) must include documents showing the criteria by which the department evaluated each vendor responding to the contract solicitation and, if applicable, an explanation of why the vendor was selected by the department under Section 2157.068(b).
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 326 (S.B. 20), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle B - Information and Planning › Chapter 2054 - Information Resources › Subchapter C. General Powers and Duties of Department › Section 2054.068. Information Technology Infrastructure Report

Sec. 2054.068.  INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY INFRASTRUCTURE REPORT.  (a)  In this section, "information technology" includes information resources and information resources technologies.
(b)  The department shall collect from each state agency information on the status and condition of the agency's information technology infrastructure, including information regarding:
(1)  the agency's information security program;
(2)  an inventory of the agency's servers, mainframes, cloud services, and other information technology equipment;
(3)  identification of vendors that operate and manage the agency's information technology infrastructure; and
(4)  any additional related information requested by the department.
(c)  A state agency shall provide the information required by Subsection (b) to the department according to a schedule determined by the department.
(d)  Not later than November 15 of each even-numbered year, the department shall submit to the governor, chair of the house appropriations committee, chair of the senate finance committee, speaker of the house of representatives, lieutenant governor, and staff of the Legislative Budget Board a consolidated report of the information submitted by state agencies under Subsection (b).
(e)  The consolidated report required by Subsection (d) must:
(1)  include an analysis and assessment of each state agency's security and operational risks; and
(2)  for a state agency found to be at higher security and operational risks, include a detailed analysis of agency efforts to address the risks and related vulnerabilities.
(f)  With the exception of information that is confidential under Chapter 552, including Section 552.139, or other state or federal law, the consolidated report submitted under Subsection (d) is public information and must be released or made available to the public on request.  A governmental body as defined by Section 552.003 may withhold information confidential under Chapter 552, including Section 552.139, or other state or federal law that is contained in a consolidated report released under this subsection without the necessity of requesting a decision from the attorney general under Subchapter G, Chapter 552.
(g)  This section does not apply to an institution of higher education or university system, as defined by Section 61.003, Education Code.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 555 (S.B. 532), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2017.
Amended by:
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 509 (S.B. 64), Sec. 11, eff. September 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle B - Information and Planning › Chapter 2054 - Information Resources › Subchapter C. General Powers and Duties of Department › Section 2054.069. Prioritized Cybersecurity and Legacy System Projects Report

Sec. 2054.069.  PRIORITIZED CYBERSECURITY AND LEGACY SYSTEM PROJECTS REPORT.  (a)  Not later than October 1 of each even-numbered year, the department shall submit a report to the Legislative Budget Board that prioritizes, for the purpose of receiving funding, state agency:
(1)  cybersecurity projects; and
(2)  projects to modernize or replace legacy systems, as defined by Section 2054.571.
(b)  Each state agency shall coordinate with the department to implement this section.
(c)  A state agency shall assert any exception available under state or federal law, including Section 552.139, in response to a request for public disclosure of information contained in or written, produced, collected, assembled, or maintained in connection with the report under Subsection (a).  Section 552.007 does not apply to information described by this subsection.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 509 (S.B. 64), 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 C. General Powers and Duties of Department › Section 2054.0691. Digital Transformation Guide

Sec. 2054.0691.  DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION GUIDE.  (a)  The department shall establish a digital transformation guide to assist state agencies with:
(1)  modernizing agency operations and services with respect to electronic data; and
(2)  converting agency information into electronic data.
(b)  The department may provide:
(1)  mobile application development assistance;
(2)  paper document and form inventory assistance;
(3)  paperless or paper-on-request operational process planning and development; and
(4)  electronic notification and digital communication between the agency and the public.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 604 (S.B. 819), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2019.
Redesignated from Government Code, Section 2054.069 by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 915 (H.B. 3607), Sec. 21.001(48), eff. September 1, 2021.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle B - Information and Planning › Chapter 2054 - Information Resources › Subchapter C. General Powers and Duties of Department › Section 2054.070. Central Repository for Publicly Accessible Electronic Data

Sec. 2054.070.  CENTRAL REPOSITORY FOR PUBLICLY ACCESSIBLE ELECTRONIC DATA.  (a)  The department shall:
(1)  establish a central repository of publicly accessible electronic data as the official open data Internet website for this state;
(2)  designate the repository as the Texas Open Data Portal; and
(3)  ensure that state agencies and political subdivisions of this state are granted shared access to the repository that allows the agencies and political subdivisions to easily post publicly accessible information to the repository.
(b)  Each state agency shall prioritize using the central repository of electronic data established under Subsection (a) and actively collaborate with the department on publicly accessible data issues.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 604 (S.B. 819), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle B - Information and Planning › Chapter 2054 - Information Resources › Subchapter C. General Powers and Duties of Department › Section 2054.0701. State Information Technology Credential

Sec. 2054.0701.  STATE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY CREDENTIAL.  (a)  In this section, "public technical institute" has the meaning assigned by Section 61.003, Education Code.
(b)  The department may enter into an agreement with a public junior college district under Section 130.0081, Education Code, or a public technical institute under Section 135.06, Education Code, or other applicable law to offer a program leading to a state information technology credential to address shortages in the state information resources workforce.
(c)  A program offered under this section must:
(1)  be approved by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board in accordance with Section 61.0512, Education Code;
(2)  develop the knowledge and skills necessary for an entry-level information technology position in a state agency; and
(3)  include a one-year apprenticeship with:
(A)  the department;
(B)  another relevant state agency;
(C)  an organization working on a major information resources project; or
(D)  a regional network security center established under Section 2059.202.
(d)  The executive director shall update the department's intra-agency career ladder program to ensure that an associate degree together with a credential awarded under this section may be substituted for a four-year baccalaureate degree.
(e)  The classification officer in the office of the state auditor shall review the state's position classification plan to determine whether an associate degree together with a credential awarded under this section may be substituted for a four-year baccalaureate degree and revise relevant job descriptions accordingly.
(f)  If a program offered under this section is not fully funded through tuition and other money of the public junior college district or public technical institute available for the purpose, the department may:
(1)  use any money available to the department for the purpose to offer a program under this section; and
(2)  solicit and accept gifts, grants, and donations from any public or private source for purposes of offering a program under this section.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 473 (H.B. 584), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle B - Information and Planning › Chapter 2054 - Information Resources › Subchapter D. Information Resources Managers › Section 2054.071. Identity of Manager; Consolidation

Sec. 2054.071.  IDENTITY OF MANAGER; CONSOLIDATION.  (a)  Each state agency shall designate an employee of the agency to  serve as the agency's information resources manager.
(b)  An employee designated under Subsection (a) may be designated to serve as a joint information resources manager by two or more state agencies.  The department must approve the joint designation.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
Amended by:
Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1068 (H.B. 1516), Sec. 1.02, eff. September 1, 2005.
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 691 (H.B. 1788), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2007.
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 604 (S.B. 819), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle B - Information and Planning › Chapter 2054 - Information Resources › Subchapter D. Information Resources Managers › Section 2054.074. Responsibility to Prepare Operating Plans

Sec. 2054.074.  RESPONSIBILITY TO PREPARE OPERATING PLANS.  (a)  The information resources manager shall prepare the biennial operating plans under Subchapter E.
(b)  A joint information resources manager may, to the extent appropriate, consolidate the operating plans of each agency for which the manager serves under Section 2054.071.
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(e), eff. Sept. 1, 1995;  Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 606, Sec. 10, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
Amended by:
Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1068 (H.B. 1516), Sec. 1.03, eff. September 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle B - Information and Planning › Chapter 2054 - Information Resources › Subchapter D. Information Resources Managers › Section 2054.075. Cooperation With Information Resources Manager

Sec. 2054.075.  COOPERATION WITH INFORMATION RESOURCES MANAGER.  (a)  Each state agency shall cooperate as necessary with its information resources manager to enable that individual to perform the manager's duties.
(b)  Each state agency information resources manager is part of the agency's executive management and reports directly to the executive head or deputy executive head of the agency.  Each state agency shall report to the department the extent and results of its compliance with this subsection and include with the report an organizational chart showing the structure of the personnel in the agency's executive management.  The department shall report the extent and results of state agencies' compliance with this subsection to the legislature.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.  Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 606, Sec. 11, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
Amended by:
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 573 (S.B. 241), Sec. 1.11, eff. September 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle B - Information and Planning › Chapter 2054 - Information Resources › Subchapter D. Information Resources Managers › Section 2054.076. Training and Continuing Education

Sec. 2054.076.  TRAINING AND CONTINUING EDUCATION.  (a)  The department periodically shall analyze the training needs of information resources managers and adjust its initial training and continuing education guidelines based on its analyses.  The department's analyses must take into account the different training needs of information resources managers at both large and small state agencies.
(b)  The department shall provide mandatory guidelines to state agencies regarding the initial and continuing education requirements needed for information resources managers and require information resources managers to report their compliance with the requirements to the department.
(b-1)  The department shall provide mandatory guidelines to state agencies regarding the continuing education requirements for cybersecurity training that must be completed by all information resources employees of the agencies.  The department shall consult with the Information Technology Council for Higher Education on applying the guidelines to institutions of higher education.
(c)  The department's initial training and continuing education guidelines must require information resources managers to receive training and continuing education in:
(1)  implementing quality assurance programs;
(2)  training the people who use the agency's information resources and information resources technologies;  and
(3)  balancing the technical aspects of information resources and information resources technologies with the agency's business needs.
(d)  An individual who is appointed the information resources manager of a state agency before September 1, 1992, is exempt from the requirements of the department regarding initial education needed for that position.
(e)  The department may provide educational materials and seminars for state agencies and information resources managers.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.  Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 606, Sec. 12, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
Amended by:
Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 683 (H.B. 8), Sec. 6, eff. September 1, 2017.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 10 - General Government › Subtitle B - Information and Planning › Chapter 2054 - Information Resources › Subchapter D. Information Resources Managers › Section 2054.077. Vulnerability Reports

Sec. 2054.077.  VULNERABILITY REPORTS.  (a)  In this section, a term defined by Section 33.01, Penal Code, has the meaning assigned by that section.
(b)  The information security officer of a state agency shall prepare or have prepared a report, including an executive summary of the findings of the biennial report, not later than June 1 of each even-numbered year, assessing the extent to which a computer, a computer program, a computer network, a computer system, a printer, an interface to a computer system, including mobile and peripheral devices, computer software, or data processing of the agency or of a contractor of the agency is vulnerable to unauthorized access or harm, including the extent to which the agency's or contractor's electronically stored information is vulnerable to alteration, damage, erasure, or inappropriate use.
(c)  Except as provided by this section, a vulnerability report and any information or communication prepared or maintained for use in the preparation of a vulnerability report is confidential and is not subject to disclosure under Chapter 552.
(d)  The information security officer shall provide an electronic copy of the vulnerability report on its completion to:
(1)  the department;
(2)  the state auditor;
(3)  the agency's executive director;
(4)  the agency's designated information resources manager; and
(5)  any other information technology security oversight group specifically authorized by the legislature to receive the report.
(e)  Separate from the executive summary described by Subsection (b), a state agency shall prepare a summary of the agency's vulnerability report that does not contain any information the release of which might compromise the security of the state agency's or state agency contractor's computers, computer programs, computer networks, computer systems, printers, interfaces to computer systems, including mobile and peripheral devices, computer software, data processing, or electronically stored information.  The summary is available to the public on request.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 792, Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2001.
Amended by:
Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 183 (H.B. 1830), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2009.
Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 683 (H.B. 8), Sec. 7, eff. September 1, 2017.
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 509 (S.B. 64), Sec. 13, eff. September 1, 2019.
Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 856 (S.B. 800), Sec. 9, eff. September 1, 2021.
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 2054.091. Preparation of State Strategic Plan

Sec. 2054.091.  PREPARATION OF STATE STRATEGIC PLAN.  (a)  The executive director shall prepare a state strategic plan for information resources management for the board's review and approval.
(b)  In preparing the state strategic plan, the executive director shall assess and report on:
(1)  practices of state agencies regarding information resources management, including interagency and interbranch communication and interagency resource sharing;
(2)  current and future information resources management technologies and practices and their potential application to state government;
(3)  return on investment guidelines established by the department to help state agencies to implement major information resources projects more effectively;  and
(4)  any issue the department determines is relevant to the development of the state strategic plan.
(c)  Each state agency shall cooperate with the executive director in providing information that will enable the executive director to assess agency practices.
(d)  The executive director shall appoint an advisory committee to assist in the preparation of the state strategic plan.  The members of the advisory committee appointed by the executive director must be approved by the board and must include officers or employees of state government.
(e)  Repealed by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1422, Sec. 4.30, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.  Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1422, Sec. 4.02, 4.30, eff. Sept. 1, 2001;  Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1246, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
Amended by:
Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 393 (H.B. 1705), Sec. 1.01, 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 2054.092. Content of State Strategic Plan

Sec. 2054.092.  CONTENT OF STATE STRATEGIC PLAN.  (a)   The state strategic plan must be prepared in coordination with the quality assurance team and state agency information resources managers.
(b)  The plan must:
(1)  provide a strategic direction for information resources management in state government for the five fiscal years following adoption of the plan;
(2)  outline a state information architecture that contains a logically consistent set of principles, policies, and standards to guide the engineering of state government's information technology systems and infrastructure in a way that ensures compatibility and alignment with state government's needs;
(3)  designate and report on critical electronic government projects to be directed by the department, including a project for electronic purchasing;
(4)  provide information about best practices to assist state agencies in adopting effective information management methods, including the design, deployment, and management of information resources projects, cost-benefit analyses, and staff reengineering methods to take full advantage of technological advancements;
(5)  provide long-range policy guidelines for information resources in state government, including the implementation of national, international, and department standards for information resources technologies;
(6)  identify major issues faced by state agencies related to the acquisition of computer hardware, computer software, and information resources technology services and develop a statewide approach to address the issues, including:
(A)  developing performance measures for purchasing and contracting; and
(B)  identifying opportunities to reuse computer software code purchased with public funds;
(7)  identify priorities for:
(A)  the implementation of information resources technologies according to the relative economic and social impact on the state; and
(B)  return on investment and cost-benefit analysis strategies; and
(8)  provide information about best practices to assist state agencies in adopting methods for design, deployment, and management of telecommunications services.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.  Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 545, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 2001;  Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1246, Sec. 3, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
Amended by:
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 394 (S.B. 757), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2007.
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 691 (H.B. 1788), Sec. 7, eff. September 1, 2007.
Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 87 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 11.019, 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 2054.0925. Telecommunications in State Strategic Plan

Sec. 2054.0925.  TELECOMMUNICATIONS IN STATE STRATEGIC PLAN.  (a)  The plan under Section 2054.092 must address matters relating to a state telecommunications network that will effectively and efficiently meet the long-term requirements of state government for voice, video, and computer communications, with the goal of achieving a single centralized telecommunications network for state government.
(b)  The telecommunications elements of the plan under Section 2054.092 must recognize that all state agencies, including institutions of higher education, are a single entity for purposes of purchasing and the determination of tariffs.
(c)  The telecommunications elements of the plan under Section 2054.092 must incorporate efficiencies obtained through the use of shared transmission services and open systems architecture as they become available, building on existing systems as appropriate.
Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 606, Sec. 20, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.  Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1422, Sec. 4.08, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.
Amended by:
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 394 (S.B. 757), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2007.
Renumbered from Government Code, Section 2054.204 and amended by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 393 (H.B. 1705), Sec. 1.04, 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 2054.093. Amendment of State Strategic Plan

Sec. 2054.093.  AMENDMENT OF STATE STRATEGIC PLAN.  (a)  After approval and adoption of the state strategic plan by the board, the board may amend the plan at any time in response to technological advancements, changes in legislation, practical experience, or new issues relating to information resources management.
(b)  The board shall adopt a revised plan not later than November 1 of each odd-numbered year.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
Sec. 2054.094.  SUBMISSION OF STATE STRATEGIC PLAN.  The board shall send the state strategic plan and each amended or revised plan to the governor and to the Legislative Budget Board.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.