Title GV, Government Code

Sec. 2054.126. POSTING OF INFORMATION ON INTERNET. (a) The department shall adopt a policy that: (1) prescribes terms under which a person may use, copy information from, or link to a generally accessible Internet site maintained by or for a state agency; and (2) protects the per…

Sec. 2054.1264. POSTING OF COST-EFFICIENCY SUGGESTIONS AND IDEAS ON STATE AGENCY WEBSITE. (a) In this section, "state agency" does not include an institution of higher education, as defined by Section 61.003, Education Code. (b) Except as provided by Subsection (d) and to the ext…

Sec. 2054.1265. POSTING HIGH-VALUE DATA SETS ON INTERNET. (a) In this section: (1) "High-value data set" means information that can be used to increase state agency accountability and responsiveness, improve public knowledge of the agency and its operations, further the core miss…

Sec. 2054.127. INTERNET WEBSITE DEVELOPMENT: GRANTS AND ASSISTANCE. The department shall encourage each state agency to seek available grants and to work with public educational institutions and members of the business and industry community for the purpose of Internet website de…

Sec. 2054.128. ENVIRONMENTAL AND NATURAL RESOURCES AGENCIES INTERNET PORTAL. (a) State agencies that have jurisdiction over matters related to environmental protection or quality or to the development, conservation, or preservation of natural resources shall develop, in mutual co…

Sec. 2054.129. ADVERTISING ONLINE OPTIONS. Each state agency shall advertise the options for completing transactions with that agency online. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1260 (H.B. 2048), Sec. 4, eff. June 18, 2005.

Sec. 2054.130. REMOVAL OF DATA FROM DATA PROCESSING EQUIPMENT; RULES. (a) A state agency shall permanently remove data from data processing equipment before disposing of or otherwise transferring the equipment to a person who is not a state agency or other agent of the state. Thi…

Sec. 2054.131. ELECTRONIC BENEFITS ENROLLMENT AND ADMINISTRATION SYSTEM. (a) In this section, "work site benefits plan" means a plan or other arrangement to provide to officers, employees, or former officers or employees: (1) insurance, including health, life, and disability insu…

Sec. 2054.132. POSTING OF FORMS REQUIRED. Each state agency shall make available on its Internet website each of its forms used by the public. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 672 (S.B. 96), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.

Sec. 2054.134. DEVICE AND INTERNET BROWSER COMPATIBILITY. (a) In this section, "wireless communication device" means a device capable of using a commercial mobile service as defined by 47 U.S.C. Section 332. (b) The department shall identify the three most commonly used Internet …

Sec. 2054.135. DATA USE AGREEMENT. (a) Each state agency shall develop a data use agreement for use by the agency that meets the particular needs of the agency and is consistent with rules adopted by the department that relate to information security standards for state agencies.…

Sec. 2054.137. DESIGNATED DATA MANAGEMENT OFFICER. (a) Each state agency with more than 150 full-time employees shall designate a full-time employee of the agency to serve as a data management officer. (a-1) A state agency with 150 or fewer full-time employees may: (1) designate …

Sec. 2054.138. SECURITY CONTROLS FOR STATE AGENCY DATA. Each state agency entering into or renewing a contract with a vendor authorized to access, transmit, use, or store data for the agency shall include a provision in the contract requiring the vendor to meet the security contr…

Sec. 2054.151. PURPOSE AND FINDINGS. (a) The legislature intends that state agency information resources and information resources technologies projects will be successfully completed on time and within budget and that the projects will function and provide benefits in the manner…

Sec. 2054.152. DEFINITION. In this subchapter, "project management practices" includes the documented and repeatable activities through which a state agency applies knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques to satisfy project activity requirements. Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., c…

Sec. 2054.153. DEPARTMENT GUIDELINES. (a) The department by rule shall establish guidelines for project management practices that take into account varying levels of project size and complexity. (b) In developing the guidelines, the department shall: (1) consult with state agenci…

Sec. 2054.154. DEPARTMENT ASSISTANCE. The department shall establish a comprehensive technical assistance program to aid state agencies in developing and implementing their own project management practices. Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 606, Sec. 19, eff. Sept. 1, 1997. Amen…

Sec. 2054.156. STATE AGENCY DUTIES. (a) Each state agency shall manage information resources projects based on project management practices that are consistent with the department's guidelines under Section 2054.153. (b) The agency's information resources manager shall oversee th…

Sec. 2054.157. OVERSIGHT BY DEPARTMENT. (a) The department may make formal recommendations to a state agency regarding the agency's need to develop, implement, or improve its project management practices. (b) The department shall report on state agencies' progress in developing a…

Sec. 2054.158. QUALITY ASSURANCE TEAM; DUTIES. (a) The comptroller, state auditor, Legislative Budget Board, and department shall: (1) create a quality assurance team to perform the duties specified in this chapter and other law; (2) specify in writing the responsibilities of the…

Sec. 2054.159. MAJOR INFORMATION RESOURCES PROJECT MONITORING. (a) For the entire life cycle of each major information resources project, the quality assurance team shall monitor and report on performance indicators for each project, including schedule, cost, scope, and quality. …

Sec. 2054.160. REVIEW OF CONTRACT FOR MAJOR INFORMATION RESOURCES PROJECT. (a) For each contract for the development or implementation of a major information resources project with a value of at least $10 million, a state agency shall: (1) submit the proposed terms of the contrac…

Sec. 2054.161. DATA CLASSIFICATION, SECURITY, AND RETENTION REQUIREMENTS. On initiation of an information resources technology project, including an application development project and any information resources projects described in this subchapter, a state agency shall classify …

Sec. 2054.2011. DEFINITIONS. In this subchapter: (1) "Centralized capitol complex telephone system" means the system described in Section 2170.059. (2) "Consolidated telecommunications system" has the meaning assigned by Section 2170.001. Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1422, …

Sec. 2054.203. TELECOMMUNICATIONS PLANNING AND POLICY. (a) The department shall comprehensively collect and manage telecommunications network configuration information about existing and planned telecommunications networks throughout state government. (b) The department may requi…

Sec. 2054.205. DEVELOPMENT OF SYSTEM. (a) The department shall develop functional requirements for a statewide system of telecommunications services for all state agencies. Existing networks, as configured on September 1, 1991, of institutions of higher education are exempt from …

Sec. 2054.2051. OVERSIGHT OF SYSTEMS. (a) The department shall develop service objectives for the consolidated telecommunications system and the centralized capitol complex telephone system. (b) The department shall develop performance measures to establish cost-effective operati…

Sec. 2054.251. DEFINITIONS. In this subchapter: (1) Repealed by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1260, Sec. 24(1), eff. June 18, 2005. (2) Repealed by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1260, Sec. 24(1), eff. June 18, 2005. (3) "Licensing entity" means a department, commission, board, office, or…

Sec. 2054.252. STATE ELECTRONIC INTERNET PORTAL PROJECT. (a) The department shall implement a state electronic Internet portal project that establishes a common electronic infrastructure through which state agencies and local governments, including licensing entities, may by any …

Sec. 2054.259. GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES OF DEPARTMENT. The department shall: (1) develop policies related to operation of the project; (2) approve or disapprove services to be provided by the project; (3) operate and promote the project; (4) oversee contract performance for the …

Sec. 2054.2591. FEES. (a) The authority shall set fees that a state agency, including the authority, or a local government may charge for a transaction that uses the project. The authority shall set fees at amounts sufficient to recover the direct and indirect costs of the projec…

Sec. 2054.2592. FEE EXEMPTION; BARBER AND COSMETOLOGY BOARDS. The department may not charge the State Board of Barber Examiners or the Texas Cosmetology Commission a fee to use the project for the issuance or renewal of an occupational license. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. …

Sec. 2054.260. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS. (a) Not later than November 15 of each even-numbered year, the department shall report on the status, progress, benefits, and efficiency gains of the project. The department shall provide the report to: (1) the presiding officer of each hous…

Sec. 2054.2605. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS: LICENSING ENTITIES. (a) Each licensing entity shall report to the Legislative Budget Board on the licensing entity's progress in using the project in performing the functions described by Section 2054.252(a). (b) This section applies only t…

Sec. 2054.2606. REPORTING PROFILE INFORMATION. (a) The following licensing entities shall establish a profile system consisting of the specific license holder information prescribed by Subsection (c): (1) Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners, with respect to chiropractors; (2) T…

Sec. 2054.261. ASSISTANCE AND COORDINATION WITH OTHER GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES. (a) The department shall: (1) assist state agencies and local governments in researching and identifying potential funding sources for the project; (2) assist state agencies and local governments in usin…

Sec. 2054.262. RULES. The department shall adopt rules regarding operation of the project. Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 342, Sec. 3, eff. May 26, 2001. Amended by: Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1260 (H.B. 2048), Sec. 13, eff. June 18, 2005.

Sec. 2054.263. SEAL. The department shall adopt an icon, symbol, brand, seal, or other identifying device to represent the project. Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 342, Sec. 3, eff. May 26, 2001. Amended by: Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1260 (H.B. 2048), Sec. 14, eff. June 18, 20…

Sec. 2054.266. DONATIONS AND GRANTS. The department may request and accept a donation or grant from any person for use by the department in implementing or managing the project. Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 342, Sec. 3, eff. May 26, 2001. Amended by: Acts 2005, 79th Leg., C…

Sec. 2054.268. CONTRACTS; CONFLICT OF INTEREST. A contract entered into between the authority and another state agency or a local government is not void for the sole reason that a member of the authority also serves on the governing body of the state agency or local government wi…

Sec. 2054.269. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS. The department may exercise all intellectual property rights regarding the project, including prevention of other persons from using names or designs similar to those used by the project to market products. Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg…

Sec. 2054.271. AUTHENTICATION OF INDIVIDUAL IDENTITIES AND SIGNATURES; RULES. (a) The department or another state agency or local government that uses the project may use the Department of Public Safety's or another state agency's database, as appropriate, to authenticate an indi…

Sec. 2054.272. BUSINESS PERMITS AND LICENSES INTERNET PORTAL. (a) A state agency that has jurisdiction over matters related to occupational licenses, including a licensing entity of this state, shall develop in cooperation with the department a link through the state electronic I…

Sec. 2054.2721. INDEPENDENT ANNUAL AUDIT. (a) Not later than August 1 of each year, any private vendor chosen to implement or manage the project shall have an audit of the vendor's finances associated with the management and operation of the project performed by an independent ce…

Sec. 2054.273. COLLECTION AND FORWARDING OF FEES. (a) A state agency or a vendor, as determined by the department, shall collect all fees charged to use the project. If a state agency collects the fees charged to use the project, the state agency shall forward the fees to the ven…

Sec. 2054.274. RECOVERY OF FEES. A person that pays a fee for using the project may recover the fee in the ordinary course of business. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1260 (H.B. 2048), Sec. 17, eff. June 18, 2005. SUBCHAPTER J. TEXAS PROJECT DELIVERY FRAMEWORK