For Fiscal Year 2026, DIR has received $9.3 million for IT capital items and operates under a total budget of $779 million.
DIR oversees statewide procurement vehicles, cybersecurity programs, data center services and cloud offerings. Its operations support more than 500 public organizations, including state agencies, higher education institutions and local governments.
Here is more information about the agency, including who leads it, how many staff the department employs and what the department does as a whole:
FAST FACTS
Budget: DIR’s total budget for FY 2026 is $779 million. According to DIR Deputy Executive Director Steve Pier, $300 million in general revenue has been dedicated to cybersecurity across DIR and the newly launched Cyber Command, not including additional cybersecurity investments embedded in individual agency budgets.
Of DIR’s total budget, $9.3 million has been designated for IT capital projects. This includes:
- $2.4 million for acquisition of information resource technologies:
- $1.7 million for an eProcurement solution
- $433,000 for personal computer purchases
- $275,000 for daily operations
- $6.9 million for data center consolidation under the Shared Technology Services program
Leadership: Amanda Crawford serves as executive director of the department and holds the title of state chief information officer.
Staff: DIR employs about 270 staff members, with teams overseeing strategic technology initiatives, vendor management, cybersecurity operations and interagency services.
Strategic Goals: According to the department’s FY 2025–2029 strategic plan, DIR’s priorities include:
- Advancing cybersecurity statewide
- Modernizing and expanding shared technology services
- Fostering innovation in government technology
- Enhancing the accessibility and user experience of statewide digital services
- Improving technology procurement and vendor management
- Supporting data management and data-informed decision-making
- Promoting broadband expansion and digital equity
While the newly launched Texas Cyber Command will absorb and expand existing DIR cybersecurity personnel and resources, DIR will shift its focus toward its Innovation Lab and new AI Division.
