Honorable Gary Elkins, Chair, House Committee on Government Transparency & Operation
FROM:
Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB1890 by Elkins (Relating to the development and implementation of a statewide strategy for legacy system modernization.), As Introduced
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend Chapter 2054, Government Code to add a subchapter relating to legacy system modernization strategies. The bill would require DIR to develop and implement a shared data reporting and business analytics service and a shared application portfolio management program for state agencies; DIR would be authorized to launch these shared services as pilot programs. The bill would require state agencies, when considering and implementing new applications or remediation strategies, to prioritize standardization and consolidation by emphasizing shared solutions. DIR would be authorized to contract for and offer shared solutions, including the application portfolio management program, to other entities currently authorized by Section 2054.0565 to use DIR's procurement contracts. The bill would take effect immediately upon receipt of a two-thirds vote of all members elected to each house; otherwise the bill would take effect September 1, 2015.
According to DIR, there would be a cost associated with implementation of provisions of the bill; however the costs could be absorbed within existing resources.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.