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Texas Statutes (Last Updated: January 4, 2014) |
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HUMAN RESOURCES CODE |
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Title 2. DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES AND DEPARTMENT OF PROTECTIVE AND REGULATORY SERVICES |
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Subtitle D. DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES; CHILD WELFARE AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES |
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Chapter 40. DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES |
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Subchapter B. ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS |
Sec. 40.0305. STRATEGIC USE OF TECHNOLOGY
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(a) The department shall continually explore the strategic use of technology as a means to improve services, reduce workload burdens, increase accountability, and enhance the overall efficiency and effectiveness of department operations. The department shall develop strategic plans and seek funding to implement technology enhancements that the department determines are feasible and cost-effective.
(b) Repealed by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 268, Sec. 1.129(4), eff. September 1, 2005.
(c) Repealed by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 268, Sec. 1.129(4), eff. September 1, 2005.
(d) In evaluating major information technology project proposals, the department, in cooperation with the commission, shall:
(1) assess the major information needs of the department;
(2) define standard criteria for setting priorities for the department's information needs;
(3) forecast the returns to the department on project investments;
(4) evaluate the department's available information resources; and
(5) review, approve, and evaluate the status of projected costs and benefits related to project proposals.
(e) To the extent that funds are appropriated for these specific purposes, the department shall implement the following technology projects:
(1) a mobile technology project, including online transcription services designed to:
(A) increase caseworker access to department policy and family case history;
(B) facilitate communication between caseworkers and supervisors;
(C) allow timely and accurate data entry; and
(D) reduce backlogged investigations; and
(2) a modified design of the department's automated case management system to improve risk and safety assessment and service plan development, and to facilitate incorporation of historical case data.