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Technology Bill Update

Technology Bill Update. Deborah Hujar Director of Planning, Policy, and Governance Texas Department of Information Resources. Planning, Policy and Governance. Statewide Programs Statewide Project Delivery Framework and Quality Assurance Team (QAT) Statewide Accessibility Coordinator

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Technology Bill Update

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  1. Technology Bill Update Deborah Hujar Director of Planning, Policy, and Governance Texas Department of Information Resources

  2. Planning, Policy and Governance Statewide Programs • Statewide Project Delivery Framework and Quality Assurance Team (QAT) • Statewide Accessibility Coordinator Texas Administrative Rules Statutorily Required Reports • Information Resource Deployment Review • Technology Planning Section of the ASP • State Strategic Plan and the Biennial Performance Report

  3. Planning and Reporting Cycle

  4. House Technology Committee Heard – 39 Bills Passed – 20 Bills

  5. Senate Committee?

  6. Highlights for 83R HB 889 – Posting Recordings On The Internet HB 940 – Providing Legislative Information on the Internet in Spanish SB 181– Verifying Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility on a Mobile Device

  7. Highlights for 83R House Bill 1128 • Effects agencies with 1,500+ employees • Suggestions for cost savings • Public may monitor and vote

  8. DIR and HB 1128 Agency Cost Effectiveness Suggestion Box • Texas.gov existing Get Satisfaction tool • Includes configuration and monitoring of online suggestions and public comments • Service available to all agencies • $2500 annual administration fee

  9. Highlights for 83R Senate Bill 279 • Provide link to Texas.gov of state agency and higher ed. “High Value Datasets”

  10. DIR and SB 279 • Agencies submit through the Texas.gov website • Links posted on Texas.gov • Related Information • Agencies can upload datasets for public use • Socrata is open data platform used in the pilot

  11. DIR and the Tablet Study Rider asking, Can tablets replace PCs? …study to determine whether the use of tablets instead of personal computers (PCs) by state agencies and institutions of higher education would be more efficient and result in cost savings for the State of Texas…

  12. DIR and the Tablet Study Tablets as an add-on productivity tool, not as a primary computing device By 2015 a majority of laptops will have touchscreen capability, potentially supplanting the need for tablets

  13. DIR and the Tablet Study Evaluate: Business Needs—what purpose will tablets serve for the agency? User Types—who will use the tablets, how and where? Technical Infrastructure—does the agency have the infrastructure and security to support tablets?

  14. Highlights for 83R HB 2738 • Legacy System Study • Detailing the use of legacy systems and software across State of Texas agencies • Report to state leadership by October 1, 2014

  15. DIR and HB 2738 DIR Enterprise Architecture team working with agencies to: • Inventory legacy and non-legacy systems • Determine maintenance costs • Identify security risks related legacy systems • Determine feasibility of updates or replacement

  16. Highlights for 83R HB 2414 and SB 984 • Allows a Governing Body to formally meet through videoconferencing • TAC Rule refers to Videoconferencing Guidelines • OAG’s 2014 Open Meetings Act Handbook • OAG’s website > Open Government > Publications

  17. Senate Bill 1134 DIR Duties Relating to Cybersecurity • Develop strategies and a framework • Develop and provide training to state agencies on cybersecurity measures and awareness • Promote public awareness of cybersecurity issues

  18. Senate Bill 1597 Agency Information Security Plans • Develop and update an information security plan for protecting the security of the agency’s information • Consider vulnerabilities and incorporate network security services provided by DIR • Provide plan to DIR by 10/15 of even-numbered years

  19. Rider Number 9.04 The 83rd Legislature—in Senate Bill 1, Rider 9.04—requires DIR to coordinate IT computer replacements to achieve additional cost savings through a coordinated bulk purchase and report to the legislature by October 1, 2014. The rider specifies 14 state agencies to participate in this bulk purchase initiative.

  20. Rider Number 9.04 • DIR surveyed all 14 agencies to determine their desktop and laptop needs • Quick Buy was initiated on October 31st with 6 agencies participating. • Depending on agencies’ needs, DIR anticipates performing semi-annual or quarterly bulk purchases. • DIR was able to negotiate significant savings on more than 9,000 desktop computers and 600 notebook computers.

  21. 84R Is Just Around the Corner Interim Charges • House Technology Committee • House Committee on Government Efficiency and Reform • House Appropriations Committee • House Elections Committee

  22. Technology Legislation Web Page

  23. Thank You Deborah Hujar Director of Planning, Policy, and Governance Texas Department of Information Resources

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