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This bill addresses the continuation and functions of the Department of Information Resources (DIR) in Texas, making several key changes to improve state technology management and procurement. The bill establishes new advisory committees for the department, including groups focused on procurement, information security, and customer services, with specific requirements for committee composition and rules. It creates a voluntary certification course for procurement professionals and annual training for state agency managers on information resources technologies procurement. The bill extends the department's sunset date to 2037 and modifies the department's governing board to include 11 members (7 voting and 4 nonvoting), with new requirements for board member training and representation. Additionally, the bill introduces a procurement services pilot program allowing DIR to provide assistance to state agencies in technology procurement, mandates periodic information resources deployment reviews, and strengthens cybersecurity training requirements for state and local government employees. The legislation also updates various provisions related to state agency information resources management, data governance, and accessibility for employees with disabilities, reflecting an comprehensive effort to modernize and improve Texas government's technology infrastructure and procurement practices.

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