The study conducted by the commission must consider methods to:

1. (1) structure, classify, and share data among state agencies;
2. (2) more efficiently gather and process data;
3. (3) collect and post data online in an open source format that is machine-readable, exportable, and easily accessible by the public;
4. (4) standardize data across state agencies;
5. (5) incorporate reporting practices by state agencies into the open data systems of the state;
6. (6) improve coordination of interagency data;
7. (7) improve sharing of data between state agencies;
8. (8) reduce the costs of collecting data;
9. (9) reduce duplicative data and information;
10. (10) increase accountability and ensure state agencies share and report the data collected by the state agencies;

11. (11) improve information management and analysis to:

    1. (A) increase information security;
    2. (B) uncover fraud and waste;
    3. (C) reduce costs incurred by state agencies;
    4. (D) improve operations performed by state agencies; and
    5. (E) verify compliance with applicable laws; and
12. (12) determine other data and transparency issues.

Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 639 (S.B. 1844), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2015.