Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas House Bill HB4822

Voted on by House
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 

Caption

Relating to a comprehensive review of the centralized accounting and payroll system by the Department of Information Resources.

Impact

The legislation is expected to lead to significant transformations within state operations by optimizing the centralized accounting and payroll system. A thorough assessment will help highlight current efficiencies and potential risks associated with the system's functionality and operation. By streamlining recommendations for enhancements, the bill seeks to align the system with the broader goals of Texas's digital transformation strategy, which could ultimately result in cost savings and improved service delivery across state agencies.

Summary

House Bill 4822 mandates a comprehensive review of the centralized accounting and payroll system managed by the Department of Information Resources. The bill emphasizes evaluating the system's effectiveness in meeting the financial and personnel management needs of state agencies, maintaining data security, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and promoting transparency in financial reporting. The outcomes of this review are aimed at identifying areas for improvement and assessing the system's impact on state operations.

Contention

While the bill is largely viewed as a positive step for improving government operations, potential contention may arise regarding the implementation of its recommendations. Challenges could emerge around the allocation of resources for upgrades and enhancements as well as the practical feasibility of integrating new processes with existing systems. Additionally, stakeholders and agencies may have differing views on the prioritization of specific improvements, highlighting the need for collaborative efforts among state departments to achieve effective and efficient outcomes.

Texas Constitutional Statutes Affected

Government Code

  • Chapter 21. General Provisions
    • Section: New Section

Companion Bills

TX SB2335

Identical Relating to a comprehensive review of the centralized accounting and payroll system by the Department of Information Resources.

Previously Filed As

TX HB2489

Relating to renaming the Texas Natural Resources Information System as the Texas Geographic Information Office and the duties of certain officers of that entity.

TX HB3217

Relating to a biennial audit by the Department of Information Resources of state agency information technology infrastructure.

TX SB712

Relating to renaming the Texas Natural Resources Information System as the Texas Geographic Information Office and the duties of certain officers of that entity.

TX HB2156

Relating to the position of chief information security officer in the Department of Information Resources.

TX SB621

Relating to the position of chief information security officer in the Department of Information Resources.

TX SB1204

Relating to state and local government information technology and information security.

TX HB984

Relating to the employment of a chief privacy officer in the Department of Information Resources.

TX SB782

Relating to the employment of a chief privacy officer in the Department of Information Resources.

TX HB1723

Relating to requiring the Department of Information Resources to conduct a study concerning the cybersecurity of small businesses.

TX SB1414

Relating to the temporary regulation of the practice of veterinary medicine by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.