The department is responsible for:
(1) the management of a system of telecommunications
services, Texas Agency Network (TEX-AN) to meet all state agencies
intercity and intracity telecommunications requirements to the extent
possible and to the extent that funds appropriated are available for
that purpose;
(2) the provision of centralized telephone service
for state agencies, each house of the legislature, and legislative
agencies in the capitol complex telephone system (CCTS);
(3) the acquisition of any or all of the facilities,
telecommunications services and/or equipment necessary to provide
telecommunications and CCTS services;
(4) promulgation and dissemination of appropriate guidelines,
and operating procedures, and publication of CCTS telephone directories
to insure efficient operation of telecommunications and CCTS services;
(5) operation of a system of billings and charges for
services provided in operating and administering telecommunications
and CCTS services; and
(6) the provision of network security services to state
agencies and other entities as provided by §2059.051, Government
Code.
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