DIR Press releases and media topics
DIR News
Nov 20, 2023
DIR Ranks as Top Agency in Texas Comptroller FY23 HUB Report
The Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) is the top agency spending more than $5 million with largest percentage spent with Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUBs).
DIR News
Nov 3, 2023
Responses are due January 17, 2024 at 2:00 PM CT
DIR News
Oct 12, 2023
Sunset Advisory Commission Invites Public Input on the Texas Department of Information Resources
AUSTIN -- The Sunset Advisory Commission is reviewing the mission and performance of the Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) and welcomes public comments on whether the agency is still needed and ideas to improve its operations and services.
Cybersecurity News
Oct 12, 2023
DIR Launches Local Government Security Incident Reporting Portal
AUSTIN-- The Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) announced today the launch of a portal for local government entities to report cybersecurity incidents in compliance with Senate Bill 271, passed by the 88th Texas Legislature.
DIR News
Aug 8, 2023
DIR Chief Technology Officer Wins TASSCC Trailblazer Award
John Hoffman, DIR Chief Technology Officer and State of Texas Deputy Chief Information Officer, today was awarded the Trailblazer Award from the Texas Association of State Systems for Computing and Communications (TASSCC).
DIR News
Jul 21, 2023
DIR Posts Market Notice for Shared Technology Services
The objective of this market notice is to inform the vendor community that the Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) intends to release multiple Requests for Offers (RFOs) for Shared Technology Services (STS) contracts beginning fall 2023.
Cybersecurity News
Jun 21, 2023
AUSTIN-- The Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR), in partnership with Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX), today launched a free online course to equip Texas law enforcement with the knowledge necessary to recognize and respond to cybercrimes that they may be called upon to investigate.
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 3, 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.