(a) The executive head of each institution of higher education is ultimately responsible for the management of state information resources.
(b) The executive head or deputy executive head of an institution of higher education or the designated representative of the executive head or deputy executive head shall designate an Information Resources Manager or, in the case of a Joint Information Resources Manager, identify a designated Information Resources Manager from another state agency or institution of higher education to serve on their behalf.
(c) The institution of higher education's designation of an Information Resources Manager must contain the following in the format prescribed by the department:
  (1) the name, title, and contact information of the Information Resources Manager;
  (2) the organization's biennial information technology resources budget;
  (3) an organizational chart showing the position of the Information Resources Manager within the organization; and
  (4) an acknowledgment that the institution of higher education understands the statutory and rule requirements establishing Information Resources Manager responsibilities.
(d) In the case of a person designated as a Joint Information Resources Manager, the institution of higher education's designation shall comply with the requirements of Texas Government Code § 2054.071(b) and include the name of the state agency or institution of higher education that employs the designated Information Resources Manager.
(e) Designation of a Joint Information Resources Manager requires prior approval by the department.
(f) The department must acknowledge receipt of the designation of the institution of higher education's Information Resources Manager within 30 days after receipt of the designation.

Source Note: The provisions of this §211.20 adopted to be effective November 29, 2004, 29 TexReg 10911; amended to be effective January 4, 2006, 30 TexReg 8853; amended to be effective November 23, 2015, 40 TexReg 8193; amended to be effective March 8, 2023, 48 TexReg 1279