Communications
Telecommunications
Telecommunications services
State agencies in Texas are legislatively mandated to use the communications services provided by the Department of Information Resources (DIR).
The centralized telecommunications system for the state of Texas is known as TEX-AN. With the exception of state universities and legislative bodies, all state agencies are required to use the telecommunications services provided by TEX-AN. TEX-AN also serves other eligible organizations such as cities, municipalities, counties, education service centers, independent school districts and higher education.
If a communications service is offered by DIR, a state agency must purchase the service through DIR or must request and be granted an exemption before procuring the service through an avenue other than DIR.
If DIR does not and/or cannot provide a communications service, an agency may request an exemption from DIR. To request an exemption please see Telecom Exemption.
Purchasing Telecommunications Services
For information on telecommunications contracts and how to order telecommunications services, see Telecom.
Communications Technology Services Contacts
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Texas Government Code, Sections 2170.004(1)–(3), 2170.051(a),(c)–(d), 2170.057 (a), (c)–(d), 2170.058(c), 2170.059(a)–(c).