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  89R16158 CXP-D     By: Lalani H.B. No. 869       A BILL TO BE ENTITLED   AN ACT   relating to the review and revision by the state's classification   officer of information in the position classification plan   regarding state information technology positions.          BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:          SECTION 1.  Subchapter C, Chapter 654, Government Code, is   amended by adding Section 654.0371 to read as follows:           Sec.   654.0371.     PERIODIC REVIEW AND REVISION OF INFORMATION   TECHNOLOGY POSITIONS. (a) The classification officer shall review   the information technology positions in the position   classification plan at least once every two years to ensure that:                 (1)     the position titles, classifications, and   descriptions of work for information technology positions align   closely with comparable information technology position titles,   classifications, and descriptions of work in the private sector;   and                 (2)     the job description for each information   technology position incorporates competency-based language that   emphasizes the skills and knowledge needed to successfully   accomplish the responsibilities of the position rather than degree   and certification requirements.           (b)     During a review under Subsection (a), the   classification officer shall consult with and consider any   recommendations made by the Department of Information Resources.           (c)     The classification officer shall make any changes to the   position classification plan required by Subsection (a).          SECTION 2.  Not later than October 1, 2026, the state's   classification officer shall prepare and submit to the governor and   each member of the legislature a written report that includes a   summary of the initial review conducted under Section 654.0371,   Government Code, as added by this Act, and any revisions made to the   information technology positions in the position classification   plan.          SECTION 3.  This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.