Shaping Texas' technology present and future

Each day, technology grows more central to the operation of government in Texas. IT offers state agencies, local governments, and schools the opportunity to do more with less. But as with all technology, challenges and questions regularly arise. Our job at DIR is to address those challenges and answer those questions so our government entities can remain focused on their missions.

What do the laws say about technology?

The “Information Resources Management Act” describes “information technology” as inherently valuable because it’s paid for by the residents of Texas.

Planning and Policy Efforts

Strategic Planning and Reporting
Agencies and public entities report to DIR so DIR can report to the Texas Legislature.
Strategic Planning and Reporting
Technology Legislation
We track technology-related legislation in Texas so you can offer your input.
Technology Legislation
EIR Accessibility
Electronic and Information Resources (EIR) Accessibility is about making sure technology is usable by every person.
EIR Accessibility
Digital Project Services
Project management determines the success of an IT project. Let us help improve yours.
Digital Project Services
Strategic Digital Services
To educate and create a culture of thinking about delivering services focused on business outcomes.
Strategic Digital Services
Information Resource Managers (IRMs)
Our resources and education can help your agency’s IRM thrive in their role.
Information Resource Managers (IRMs)

State Agency Alignment with State Technology Goals

State agencies show alignment with fundamental areas of technology for security and data management, while alignment with emerging technologies is evolving.

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How DIR Shapes Statewide IT Policy

Reporting is a big part of our work. For starters, every agency at the state level must report on their technology to DIR. These reports help shape the “State Strategic Plan for Information Resources Management”—a plan we issue every other year that lists technology priorities and a five-year plan for addressing them.

On even-number years, DIR provides the Texas Legislature with the “Biennial Performance Report on the Use of Information Resources Technology,” which details how our state agencies are fulfilling the state’s technology priorities and how legislators can help. We also track technology-related legislation during every legislative session, including those informed by our recommendations.

Finally, we offer each state agency’s Information Resource Manager with the tools and resources they need to collaborate with and report to DIR.

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