2011) Required state agencies to post high-value data sets on a generally accessible agency website. High-value data sets include, but are not limited to, data that is critical to the financial and programmatic function of state agencies. • Launch of data.texas.gov (July 1, 2015) – Open data portal for agencies and other institutions (Capmetro) to use as data sharing platform. • Open Data – SB279 83rd (R) (September 1, 2013) Required state agencies to send DIR a description and link to their high value data sets. • Statewide Data Coordinator – HB1912 84th (R) (September 1, 2015) Created position to collaboratively develop data policies, standards, and best practices and to improve data governance and integrity statewide.