Each state agency shall manage information resources projects based on project management practices that meet the following criteria:

1. (1) Include a standardized and repeatable method for delivery of information resources projects that solve business problems;
2. (2) Include a method for governing application of project management practices;
3. (3) Be documented and include a single reference source (e.g., handbook, guide, repository);

4. (4) Include a project classification method developed by DIR the agency, or another source that:

   1. (A) Differentiates and categorizes projects according to level of complexity and risk (e.g., technology, size, budget, time to deliver); and
   2. (B) Defines how to use the project classification method to establish, scale, and execute the appropriate level of processes;
5. (5) Include a method to periodically review, assess, monitor, measure, and improve the impact of organizational project management practices on the agency's ability to achieve its strategic objectives and deliver business value;
6. (6) Align with use of the Texas Project Delivery Framework for major information resources projects;
7. (7) Accommodate use of other practices and methods that align with application of project management practices; and
8. (8) Be reviewed and updated at least every two years to facilitate continuous process improvement.

Source Note:The provisions of this §216.11 adopted to be effective November 11, 2007, 32 TexReg 7894; amended to be effective November 23, 2015, 40 TexReg 8198.