Technology

Links to Texas government sites related to state-wide strategic technology planning, educational programs, review of standards and recommendations, security policies and procedures as well as sites describing global, national and state-wide trends. These links also provide details of procurement programs for cities, counties, public schools, and universities to enable these institutions to save time and money when buying new hardware and software for information systems. The latest natural resource data and geological information, collated using the interactive, state-of-the-art Geographic Information System, can be accessed online from these links.

Resources

  • Department of Information Resources

    DIR is a key technology leader in the State of Texas that serves as a catalyst for improvement, by influencing technology decisions, and by ensuring the most appropriate uses of information resources.

  • The DIR Store

    State agencies, cities, counties, public school districts, and public universities can save time and money when they buy hardware, software, and other Information Technology through the Department of Information Resources.

  • Education Technology Coordinating Council

    ETCC coordinates communication and implementation of educational technology initiatives.

  • State Information Technology Standards

    Standards Review and Recommendations Publications issued by DIR, include guidelines and recommendations for agencies and more...

  • Statewide Strategic Plan

    The State Strategic Plan for Information Resources Management responds to global, national, and statewide trends and issues affecting information technology use in Texas State government.

  • Texas Information Security Office

    Provides guidelines on security policy and standards, technical assistance to state entities, training and education resources, alerts on security related information, and more...

  • Texas Natural Resource Information Systems

    The Texas Natural Resource Information System (TNRIS), a division of the Texas Water Development Board, is the state's clearinghouse for natural resources data. Here you'll find Geographic Information Systems data including the availability of 1 and 2.5 meter resolution Digital Orthophoto Quadrangles (DOQQs) for the State of Texas.