Document Library
DIR's Document Library presents plans and reports, policy, standard, guideline, and procedure documents, technology briefs, and other 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. About file formats.
Also see the Communications page for the latest newsletters, briefs, and updates from DIR.
Also see reports related to the Sunset Advisory Commission's review of DIR.
Also see DIR-Related Audit Reports.
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2012 Biennial Performance Report
Report to state leadership on progress and challenges in advancing the state's ten top technology priorities, with recommendations for consideration by the 83rd Texas Legislature and statutory reports on specific technology areas
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Nov
2012
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Annual Financial Report for the Fiscal Year Ending August 31, 2012 – PDF (6.4 MB)
Persons using assistive technology may not be able to fully access information in this document. For assistance, please contact the DIR Public Information Officer at (512) 463-5193.
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Nov
2012
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Report on Texas.gov – PDF (446 KB, 9 pages)
Status, progress, benefits, and efficiency gains of the state electronic Internet portal
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Aug
2012
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Legislative Appropriations Request for Fiscal Years 2014–2015
DIR’s submission to the LBB and Governor’s Office
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Aug
2012
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Lessons Learned: Pilot Texas Cloud Offering (PTCO) – PDF (267 KB, 13 pages)
Report on lessons learned from Texas state government and cloud provider pilot project; includes cloud computing overview
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Aug
2012
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Agency Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years 2013–2017
DIR’s submission to the LBB and Governor’s Office; includes the Customer Service Report and Workforce Plan
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Jul
2012
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Annual Financial Report for the Fiscal Year Ending August 31, 2011 – PDF (8.1 MB)
Persons using assistive technology may not be able to fully access information in this document. For assistance, please contact the DIR Public Information Officer at (512) 463-5193.
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Apr
2012
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Fiscal 2012 Operating Budget
DIR’s Submission to the Governor’s Office and the LBB
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Dec
2011
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2012–2016 State Strategic Plan for Information Resources Management
Direction for technology management in Texas government over the next five years
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Nov
2011
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DIR Self-Evaluation Report to the Sunset Commission
Preliminary report in the agency's Sunset Review
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Nov
2011
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Technology-Related Legislation Summary
From the 82nd Legislative Session (2011)
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Aug
2011
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Annual Financial Report for the Fiscal Year Ending August 31, 2010 – PDF (3.1 MB)
Persons using assistive technology may not be able to fully access information in this document. For assistance, please contact the DIR Public Information Officer at (512) 463-5193.
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Nov
2010
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Five Percent General Revenue Reduction Plan for FY 2010–2011 – PDF (98 KB)
DIR’s submission to the LBB at the request of the Governor’s Office
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Feb
2010
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Fiscal 2010 Operating Budget
DIR’s Submission to the Governor’s Office and the LBB
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Dec
2009
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State Enterprise Security Plan – Securing Texas Information Resources
Strategic plan of action to safeguard state information resources
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May
2007
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User Access Study
Study of the Feasibility of Enhancing Statewide Computer Network and Information Security
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Dec
2006
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Technology Policy Review Schedule for FY 2013
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PC Life Cycles
Guidelines for establishing life cycles for personal computers
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Feb
2013
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Lease vs. Purchase of IT – Supplemental Overview
Supplement includes Decision Matrix tool
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Feb
2013
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Social Media Resource Guide
Guidance for agencies and institutions of higher education regarding the use of Social Media for official state business
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Feb
2013
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CTS Reference Library
Guidance for customers of DIR Communications Technology Services
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May 2012
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State Website Linking and Privacy Policy
Provisions for use, duplicating from, and linking to state websites, and for protecting personal identifying information from or through a state website |
Feb
2012
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Financial Accounting and Interoperability Standards for Software Used by School Districts – Tagged PDF (55KB)
Standard developed by Texas Education Agency in Response to HB 1705, 81st Legislature, Regular Session |
Feb
2012
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| Internet and Email Domain Name Management Policy |
Nov
2010
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Office Productivity Application Migration
Guidelines for Establishing Migration Strategies for Office Productivity Applications
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Nov
2010
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IT Commodity Purchasing Guidelines for State Agencies
Guidelines for IT Commodity Purchasing Process and Exemption Requests
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2010
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IRM Continuing Education Requirements
Information on IRM classification levels, core competencies, CPE units, required topics, and waiver requests
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Dec
2009
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State Health Information Architecture
Interagency data sharing standards for agencies providing health and social services (Texas Health Care Policy Council)
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Nov
2008
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Acceptable Use of the Internet, E-Mail/Messages and Peer-to-Peer File Sharing
Guidelines for state agencies and institutions of higher education for developing policies to protect government information and technology
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Jul
2006
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Data and Electronic Records Management Best Practices
Roles and Responsibilities and Technology Standards
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Apr
2006
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Standards Review and Recommendation Publications
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2006
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Sale or Transfer of Computers and Software – Version 1.0
Guidelines for agencies and institutions of higher education
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Nov
2005
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Business Continuity Planning Guidelines
Planning guidelines for the smooth restoration of operations after a disruptive event
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Dec
2004
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Guidelines for the Management of Electronic Transactions and Signed Records
Prepared by the UETA Task Force of DR and the Texas State Library and Archives Commission
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August
2004
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Practices for Protecting Information Resources Assets
Guidelines for managing risks and protecting information resources assets
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Sep
2003
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Outsourcing Strategies Guidelines
Guidelines for evaluating internal and external resources for major technology projects
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Jun
1998
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