2022-2026 State Strategic Plan: Accelerating the Next Generation of Technology in Texas was published by DIR. Over the past biennium, Texans’ demand for secure online interaction with government accelerated as the COVID-19 pandemic changed the way agencies operate. At the same time, agencies rapidly implemented the tools that facilitated expanded telework and remote learning, enhanced the use of data analytics, and empowered a more robust technology infrastructure for online government transactions.