IRM Quick Links

Below you'll find a collection of online forms, templates, and useful information for Information Resources Managers (IRMs):

IRM Designation and Role

• IRM Designation Letter Template - DOC (82 KB) – Designating an IRM is a formal process requiring a letter from the agency's chief presiding officer to the Executive Director of DIR. Use the DIR-provided template to name a new IRM.
• IRM Overview of Role, Responsibility (DIR webpage)​​
• IRM Agency Checklist  - Checklist to help remind IRMs of roles and duties
  

Understanding IRM Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Requirements

• Overview of IRM Continuing Education (DIR webpage)​
• CPE Requirements One-Page Summary PDF (373 KB) - one page summary of IRM Continuing Requirements as of FY 16
• IRM Continuing Education Guide - PDF (454 KB) - guide to continuing education requirements for IRMs
• Classification Levels & Core Knowledge Areas
• One-Time Required Topics
• Sample Topics within Core Knowledge Areas
• Summary of Changes Effective 9/1/2015
• IRM Continuing Education FAQs

Reporting CPEs

• Report CPE Hours - Access DIR online system to report IRM CPEs. Hours due by 8/31 each year.
• CPE Entry Instructions - DOC (527 KB) Detailed instructions for using the IRM CPE application to report hours.​
• IRM Continuing Education M​apping Form​​ - DOC (63 KB) A form to aid in organizing information about IRM events attended for reporting

General Reference

• Statewide Technology Planning and Reporting Cycle – Learn which reports are due when over a two-year cycle; reporting requirements differ in odd and even years.
• DIR Discussion Lists & Newsletter (Self-subscribe)
• Texas Government Code 2054 - See statute for details about the Information Resources Management Act 
• Information about ​fi​​​​le formats ​