Supreme Court of Texas
Judicial Committee on Information Technology

Executive Summary

I. Needs Analysis

A. Census of the Texas Court Environment

B. Subcommittees

C. Study: Computing and Telecommunication Need in Texas Rural Courts

D. Systems Analysis of Court Data Flow

II. Needs Assessment

A. Findings of JCIT Subcommittees and Studies

B. JCIT Goals Aligned with Needs Analysis

C. Key Information Technology Elements

III. Integration from the Courts' Perspective

A. The Need for Clarification

B. The Role of Local Government

C. The Role of State Government

1. Standards

2. Support of JCIT Standards

3. OCA Provided Services to Assist Courts for Implementation

D. The Role of Federal Government

IV. Conclusion

Appendix A: Reconciliation of JCIT Request for Fiscal Years 2000 and 2001 to Initial Phase-In Estimates

Appendix B: Statement of Statewide Information Resources Goals Supported

Appendix C: Court Revenue Issues for Fiscal Years 2000 and 2001

Appendix D: Expenditure Recap for Fiscal Years 1998 through 2001