DIR Press releases and media topics
Cybersecurity News
Dec 21, 2023
DIR Publishes Biennial Cybersecurity Report
The 2020 Cybersecurity Report highlights the preventive and recovery efforts the state can undertake to improve cybersecurity.
DIR News
Aug 31, 2021
DIR Publishes 2020 Biennial Performance Report
The Texas Department of Information Resources has published the 2020 Biennial Performance Report on the Use of Information Resources Technologies,
DIR News
Aug 28, 2021
Austin – The Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) today recognized Executive Director Amanda Crawford as Chief Information Officer for Texas state government and congratulated John Hoffman on being named Texas’ Deputy Chief Information Officer.
DIR News
Sep 2, 2021
DIR Hosts Training on Exemption Process for Cooperative Contracts
Texas State Agencies must comply with requirements for submitting Exemption Requests for DIR Cooperative Contracts.
DIR News
Aug 28, 2021
DIR Helps HUBs Prepare for Senator West's 2020 Spot Bid Fair
DIR will host a webinar on July 14 at 10 am to help Historically Utilized Businesses (HUBs) prepare for the 2020 Senator West "Doing Business Texas Style" Spot Bid Fair.
DIR News
Aug 28, 2021
DIR and Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Host Series on Construction Opportunties
This is the second part of the ongoing HUB Talk Series related to the state of Texas projects in new construction and renovation construction.
DIR News
Dec 9, 2020
DIR and Texas Comptroller to Host Segment on Centralized Master Bidder's List
The Statewide HUB Program will host a webinar series related to navigating and mastering the Centralized Master Bidder's List (CMBL)
DIR News
Dec 9, 2020
AUSTIN - The Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) is now accepting applications to certify cybersecurity training programs for Fiscal Year 2020-2021.
DIR News
Jan 17, 2024
DIR Among Top Agencies with Largest Spend with HUBs
The Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) ranks #4 in the Top 25 agencies with the largest percentage spent with Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUBs).
DIR News
Dec 9, 2020
Todd Kimbriel, State of Texas Chief Information Officer and DIR Deputy Executive Director, Retires
The Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) today announces the retirement from state service of Todd Kimbriel, State of Texas Chief Information Officer and DIR Deputy Executive Director.