SECTION 215.44. Exemption Process

(a) A customer requesting exemption from the Application Services Center Services for a particular service described in 1 Texas Administrative Code §215.43(a)(1) or (a)(2) shall provide to the designated DIR representative:

(1) Executive summary that describes the reason(s) for the customer's requested exemption, signed by the agency head or designee;

(2) Customer certification that includes documentation in which the customer certifies that the proposed alternative to Application Services Center:

(A) Is financially viable;

(B) Protects state agency data;

(C) Is in the best interest of the State of Texas; and

(D) Is compatible with the current Data Center Services system environment.

(b) Upon receipt of all required documentation, the department shall review and provide a formal determination to the requesting customer within 30 calendar days. The department's determination will be based on the best interest of the State.

Source Note: The provisions of this §215.44 adopted to be effective August 1, 2021, 46 TexReg 4681