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89(R) HB 869 - Engrossed version - Bill Text
89R16158 CXP-D
By: Lalani
H.B. No. 869
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, 2026, 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, 2025.