DIR News Nov 21, 2024

DIR Releases 2024 Biennial Performance Report on State Technology Progress

AUSTIN—The Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) today announced the publication of the 2024 Biennial Performance Report, which tracks state agencies’ technology progress in Fiscal Years 2023 and 2024.

Cybersecurity News Jul 29, 2024

Global Third-Party Network Outage Affects State Agencies

On June 19, 2024, a technical issue with CrowdStrike caused global computer outages impacting several industries, including Texas state agencies.

DIR News Feb 27, 2024

Artificial Intelligence Advisory Council Appointed to Study Use of AI in State Government

AUSTIN-- The Artificial Intelligence Advisory Council will begin studying the use of artificial intelligence (AI) systems in state government, following the recent appointments of councilmembers made by the Texas Governor, Lt. Governor, and Speaker of the House.

DIR News May 18, 2023

New Accessibility Web Page Launched to Better Serve Texans with Disabilities

The Texas Department of Information Resources is proud to announce the launch of a new accessibility web page for Global Accessibility Awareness Day on May 18.

DIR News Nov 16, 2022

Texas Releases 2022 Biennial Performance Report

AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) today announced the publication of the 2022 Biennial Performance Report (BPR), which tracks state agencies’ technology progress in fiscal years 2021 and 2022.

Technology Topic Feb 25, 2022

State of Texas Announces Launch of Texas by Texas

Personalized digital assistant lets Texans manage and complete transactions for state government services.

DIR News Nov 4, 2021

Texas Releases 2022-2026 State Strategic Plan for Information Resources Management

The Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) has released the 2022-2026 State Strategic Plan for Information Resources Management.

DIR News Aug 28, 2021

DIR Chief Technology Officer and State of Texas Deputy Chief Information Officer Recognized by National Association of State Technology Directors

John Hoffman was recognized with an Honorary Life Membership by the National Association of State Technology Directors (NASTD) at the annual conference on August 25, 2021.