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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 and 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 2005 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.
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 |
TexasOnline 2.0 Vision Document
Objectives for the state web portal procurement |
Jul 2008 |
DIR |
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 |
Current |
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 |
6 – Project Delivery
Items related to ensuring maximum results from state projects
Current Items |
Date |
Author |
Texas Project Delivery Framework
Guidance, instructions, and templates for managing technology projects |
Current |
DIR |
Project Management Practices
Project management methodologies and practices in use by state agencies. |
Current |
DIR |
7 – Architecture
Items related to encouraging business and technology architectures that drive improved planning and coordination
Current Items |
Date |
Author |
Digital Texas 2008
Biennial Report on GIS Technology presented by the Texas Geographic Information Council |
Nov 2008 |
TGIC |
State Health Information Architecture
Interagency data sharing standards for agencies providing health and social services |
Sep 2008 |
THCPC |
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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