Interagency Data Transparency Commission Report of 2016.

In 2015,Senate Bill 1844 (84(R)) established the Interagency Data Transparency Commission (IDTC), which was directed to conduct a study of current data structure, classification, sharing, and reporting protocols for the state, and the possible collection and posting of public data in an open source format. The IDTC was asked to present the findings of its study and proposals for legislation with the goal of increasing the effectiveness, efficiency, and transparency of current data practices in Texas.