state IT job titles get reviewed every two years

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90R3908 CXP-D

By: Lalani
H.B. No. 579

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED

AN ACT

relating to the review and revision by the state's classification

officer of information in the position classification plan

regarding state information technology positions.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:

SECTION 1. Subchapter C, Chapter 654, Government Code, is

amended by adding Section 654.0371 to read as follows:

Sec. 654.0371. PERIODIC REVIEW AND REVISION OF INFORMATION

TECHNOLOGY POSITIONS. (a) The classification officer shall review

the information technology positions in the position

classification plan at least once every two years to ensure that:

(1) the position titles, classifications, and

descriptions of work for information technology positions align

closely with comparable information technology position titles,

classifications, and descriptions of work in the private sector;

and

(2) the job description for each information

technology position incorporates competency-based language that

emphasizes the skills and knowledge needed to successfully

accomplish the responsibilities of the position rather than degree

and certification requirements.

(b) During a review under Subsection (a), the

classification officer shall consult with and consider any

recommendations made by the Department of Information Resources.

(c) The classification officer shall make any changes to the

position classification plan required by Subsection (a).

SECTION 2. Not later than October 1, 2028, the state's

classification officer shall prepare and submit to the governor and

each member of the legislature a written report that includes a

summary of the initial review conducted under Section 654.0371,

Government Code, as added by this Act, and any revisions made to the

information technology positions in the position classification

plan.

SECTION 3. This Act takes effect September 1, 2027.