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Document Library
DIR's Document Library presents reports, rules, guidelines, practices, and other strategic and policy publications, including draft documents posted for peer review and use. The purpose of the library is to make information and communications technology policy development and implementation publications easily accessible.
Document Category Navigation & Definitions
- Featured Publications
- Recent publications and documents of special relevance.
- Plans & Reports
- DIR and affiliated plans and reports relating to statewide technology goals, directions, and outcomes.
- Rules, Guidelines & Practices
- Rules, guidelines, and practices relating to a common blueprint for technology initiatives in the state, categorized by technology domains:
1–Data Center,
2–Security,
3–Network,
4–Shared Applications,
5–Procurement & Sourcing,
6–Project Delivery,
7–Architecture,
8–State Reviews,
9–Data Management & Access, and
10–Agency Environment.
Note: Technology domains are aligned with the ten objectives identified in DIR's State Strategic Plan.
- Frequently Asked Questions
- A compilation of the FAQ pages published on the DIR website.
- Posted For Review
- Draft and working version documents available for review and/or comment.
Plans and Reports
DIR and affiliated plans and reports relating to statewide technology goals, directions, and outcomes. Titles are sorted by author/date.
Item |
Date |
Author |
Shared Results: Strengthening the Enterprise
2006 Biennial Performance Report |
Nov 2006 |
DIR |
Telecommunications Planning and Oversight Council 2006 Annual Report
Annual report to the DIR Board and customers of TEX-AN/CCTS
(Related rules, guidelines and practices: Network) |
Nov 2006 |
TPOC |
Status of the Plan for the State Government Telecommunications Network
Report on the performance of the state government telecommunications network
(Related rules, guidelines and practices: Network) |
Oct 2006 |
TPOC |
Higher Education Institution Data Centers: Inventory and Consolidation Analysis
(Related rules, guidelines and practices: Data Center) |
Sep 2006 |
DIR |
TexasOnline 2006 Status Report
Status of TexasOnline, the state's official portal, supplemented with customer survey responses
(Related rules, guidelines and practices: Shared Applications) |
Sep 2006 |
DIR |
Texas Data Center Strategy: Status Report on Migration and Consolidation
(Related rules, guidelines and practices: Data Center) |
Aug 2006 |
DIR |
Agency Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years 2007-2011
Presenting DIR's internal strategic goals, directions and outcomes
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Jul 2006 |
DIR |
Shared Success: Building a Better Texas through Shared Responsibilities
2005 State Strategic Plan for Information Resources Management |
Dec 2005 |
DIR |
Statewide Technology Management, Opportunities for Improvement
Establishing more effective technology reporting
(Related rules, guidelines and practices: State Reviews) |
Dec 2005 |
DIR |
Statewide Data Center Assessment
Independent expenditure and facilities assessment, validation, and analysis
(Related rules, guidelines and practices: Data Center) |
Mar 2005 |
DIR |
Texas State Data Center - Independent Review
Examination of existing contracting processes for Texas State Data Center services
(Related rules, guidelines and practices: Data Center) |
Nov 2004 |
DIR |
A Foundation for Change: Leveraging a Statewide Technology Infrastructure
Strategic roadmap for establishing a shared technology infrastructure for state government |
May 2004 |
DIR |
Strategic Plan for State Government Telecommunications Services 2005-2009
TPOC's vision for telecommunications operations in state government
(Related rules, guidelines and practices: Network) |
Oct 2004 |
TPOC |
Rules, Guidelines & Practices
Documents relating to a common blueprint for technology initiatives in the state. These rules, guidelines, and practices are categorized by technology domains:
1–Data Center,
2–Security,
3–Network,
4–Shared Applications,
5–Procurement & Sourcing,
6–Project Delivery,
7–Architecture,
8–State Reviews,
9–Data Management & Access, and
10–Agency Environment.
4 – Shared Applications
Items related to solving common business problems through shared applications
Current Items |
Date |
Author |
Texas Administrative Code: TexasOnline (1 TAC 210)
Definitions and license holder profile fees |
Jan 2006 |
DIR |
5 – Procurement & Sourcing
Items related to maximizing buying power on commodity technologies and services
Current Items |
Date |
Author |
IT Commodity Purchasing Program Guidelines and Instructions
Including commodity classification methodology, exemption process, and reporting requirements |
Jun 2006 |
DIR |
Texas Administrative Code: Purchases of Commodity Items (1 TAC 212)
Administrative rules for agencies and institutions of higher education |
Sep 2005 |
DIR |
PC Life Cycles
Guidelines for establishing life cycles for personal computers
UNDER REVIEW |
Jan 2003 |
DIR |
Outsourcing Strategies Guidelines
Guidelines for evaluating internal and external resources for major technology projects
UNDER REVIEW |
Jun 1998 |
DIR |
Lease vs. Purchase
Guidelines for lease vs. purchase of information technologies
UNDER REVIEW |
May 1998 |
DIR |
7 – Architecture
Items related to encouraging business and technology architectures that drive improved planning and coordination
Current Items |
Date |
Author |
Texas Administrative Code: Geographic Information Standards (1 TAC 201.6)
Geographic Information rules for agencies and universities |
Jun 2001 |
DIR |
10 – Agency Environment
Items related to deploying innovative, value-added technology solutions to meet agency core missions
Current Items |
Date |
Author |
Texas Administrative Code: Information Resources Managers (1 TAC 211)
Rules for the selection of Information Resources Managers, initial qualifications and continuing education requirements |
Jan 2006 |
DIR |
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