DIR Press releases and media topics
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
Apr 28, 2023
DIR Posts Solicitation for Texas.gov Payment Services
Responses are due 6/27/2023 at 2:00 PM (CT). See the Request for Offer document for details.
DIR News
Apr 27, 2023
DIR Receives Five Top Workplace Cultural Excellence Awards
AUSTIN-- The Texas Department of Information Resources received Top Workplaces USA Culture Excellence 2023 awards in all five categories, based on employee feedback.
DIR News
Apr 20, 2023
DIR Executive Director among 2023 Doers, Dreamers, and Drivers
Texas Department of Information Resources Executive Director and State of Texas Chief Information Security Officer, Amanda Crawford, has been named one of Government Technology's class of 2023 Doers, Dreamers, and Drivers.
DIR News
Apr 19, 2023
DIR Launches Digital Accessibility Training for Vendors
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) is now offering free digital accessibility training for IT vendors serving state and local entities.
DIR News
May 26, 2023
Responses are due March 30, 2023 at 2:00 PM (CT). The Virtual Pre-Solicitation Conference for this RFO will be held on March 3, 2023 at 1:00PM (CT).
DIR News
Apr 13, 2023
DIR Posts Solicitation for Software, Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS), and Related Services
UPDATE: Responses are due 5/23/23. See the Request for Offer document for details.
DIR News
Feb 14, 2023
DIR Recognized as Top Employer of Veterans 2023
For the second year in a row, the Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) was recognized for its workforce that is composed of more than 10 percent veterans.
DIR News
Feb 14, 2023
DIR Receives 2023 Top Workplaces USA National Award
AUSTIN – For the second year in a row, the Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) has been named one of the Top Workplaces in the U.S.A. among employers with 150-499 employees, based on employee feedback given through an anonymous third-party survey.
DIR News
Dec 14, 2022
New State Chief Data Officer Named by Texas Department of Information Resources Executive Director
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) announced today the appointment of Neil Cooke as the Statewide Chief Data Officer, overseeing the state’s data management program.