H.B. No. 1500 seeks to improve the governance and operational efficiency of the Texas Department of Information Resources by introducing new sections that require the development of a voluntary certification course on the procurement of information resources technologies and annual training for upper management at state agencies. The certification course will be available to individuals with specific purchasing and contract management certifications, and its completion will contribute to continuing education requirements. The bill also establishes a new governance structure for the department, creating a board of 11 members, including seven appointed voting members and four nonvoting members, while extending the department's sunset provision to September 1, 2037.

Additionally, the bill amends Section 2054.033 of the Government Code to facilitate the creation of advisory committees within the department, ensuring diverse representation from state agency employees. It mandates the establishment of specific advisory committees focused on procurement and information security, as well as a procurement services pilot program to assist state agencies. The bill also enhances accessibility and cybersecurity measures by requiring licensing entities to provide information on service accessibility for individuals with disabilities and ensuring that employees with disabilities have equal access to electronic resources. Furthermore, it introduces provisions for regular information security assessments and updates definitions related to technology services, aiming to align state practices with modern standards. The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Government Code 2054.003, Government Code 61.003, Government Code 2054.021, Government Code 2054.024, Government Code 2054.033, Government Code 2054.035, Government Code 2054.036, Government Code 2054.055, Government Code 2054.075, Government Code 2054.097, Government Code 2054.2606, Government Code 2054.456, Government Code 2054.515, Government Code 2054.5191 (Government Code 2054, Government Code 61)
House Committee Report: Government Code 2054.003, Government Code 61.003, Government Code 2054.021, Government Code 2054.024, Government Code 2054.033, Government Code 2054.035, Government Code 2054.036, Government Code 2054.055, Government Code 2054.075, Government Code 2054.097, Government Code 2054.2606, Government Code 2054.456, Government Code 2054.515, Government Code 2054.5191 (Government Code 2054, Government Code 61)
Engrossed: Government Code 2054.003, Government Code 61.003, Government Code 2054.021, Government Code 2054.024, Government Code 2054.033, Government Code 2054.035, Government Code 2054.036, Government Code 2054.055, Government Code 2054.075, Government Code 2054.097, Government Code 2054.2606, Government Code 2054.456, Government Code 2054.515, Government Code 2054.5191 (Government Code 2054, Government Code 61)
Senate Committee Report: Government Code 2155.083, Government Code 2054.003, Government Code 61.003, Government Code 2054.021, Government Code 2054.024, Government Code 2054.033, Government Code 2054.035, Government Code 2054.036, Government Code 2054.055, Government Code 2054.075, Government Code 2054.097, Government Code 2054.2606, Government Code 2054.376, Government Code 2054.456, Government Code 2054.515, Government Code 2054.5191, Government Code 2157.068, Government Code 2170.005, Government Code 2170.059 (Government Code 2054, Government Code 2155, Government Code 61, Government Code 2157, Government Code 2170)
Enrolled: Government Code 2155.083, Government Code 2054.003, Government Code 61.003, Government Code 2054.021, Government Code 2054.024, Government Code 2054.033, Government Code 2054.035, Government Code 2054.036, Government Code 2054.055, Government Code 2054.075, Government Code 2054.097, Government Code 2054.2606, Government Code 2054.376, Government Code 2054.456, Government Code 2054.515, Government Code 2054.5191, Government Code 2157.068, Government Code 2170.005, Government Code 2170.059 (Government Code 2054, Government Code 2155, Government Code 61, Government Code 2157, Government Code 2170)