Government Contracts
Texas Department of Information Resources
The agency has received national and international recognition for expanding and enhancing public-sector service delivery through technology and is the home of several award winning programs. DIR supports Texas government and public-eduaction entities to purchase IT equipment and services at heavily discounted prices. To make a DIR contract purchase, customers must meet DIR purchasing requirements.
The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS)
TIPS is a national purchasing cooperative that offers access to competitively procured purchasing contracts to its membership. TIPS is housed at and managed by the Region 8 Education Service Center located in Pittsburg, Texas.