State-Level Cloud
Authorization.

Texas mandates that cloud services used by state agencies must be TX-RAMP certified. We help you achieve the high-assurance authorization required for Texas.

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NIST 800-53 BASELINE

AUTHORIZATION TIERS

Texas Security Baselines

Low Impact

Level 1 Authorization

Designed for cloud services that handle public or non-confidential information. Requires a foundational security baseline focused on basic threat mitigation.

DIR Certified

Moderate / High Impact

Level 2 Authorization

Required for cloud services processing, storing, or transmitting confidential or regulated data. Aligned to strict NIST 800-53 security controls.

DIR Gold Standard

Temporary Bridge

Provisional Status

A temporary 18-month designation allowing state agencies to contract with providers while they pursue full Level 1 or Level 2 status.

18-Month Term

RECIPROCITY FRAMEWORK

The Reciprocity
Advantage.

Already authorized via FedRAMP or StateRAMP? We help you leverage your existing assessments to fast-track your Texas enrollment.

FedRAMP Bridge

StateRAMP Parity

SPECTRIM Migration

Certified Products List

Mandatory Reporting

Texas agencies are legally prohibited from contracting with non-certified providers.

Incident window

48 Hours

Vulnerability

Quarterly

PATH TO AUTHORIZATION

The TX-RAMP Journey

A&I Submission

The journey begins with the Acknowledgment & Inventory (A&I) form. We help you define your cloud service boundaries for DIR intake.

NIST 800-53 Assessment

A deep-dive assessment of your security controls against the NIST baseline. We identify gaps and document remediation for DIR review.

SPECTRIM Portal Entry

Managing the official authorization request through the SPECTRIM platform, ensuring all documentation meets Texas Government Code.

Continuous Monitoring

Certified providers must maintain compliance. We manage your quarterly (L2) or annual (L1) vulnerability reporting workflows.

THE TEXAS ADVANTAGE

Unlocking the Lone
Star Public Market.

TX-RAMP is the primary filter for vendor selection in the Texas public sector.

100%

NIST Mapping

DIR-Gold

Authorized

Contractual Mandate

Cloud services used by state institutions must comply with TX-RAMP. This includes SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS.

Agency Inventory Reports
Vendor Authorization Review
DIR Certified Products List

Certifications we
provide.

Showcasing our commitment to the highest international benchmarks in cybersecurity, privacy, and regulatory excellence.

TX-RAMP Certification

The Texas Risk and Authorization Management Program (TX-RAMP) provides a standardized approach for security assessment, authorization, and continuous monitoring of cloud services used by Texas state agencies.

AML Compliance

Anti-Money Laundering (AML) compliance involves implementing procedures to detect and report suspicious activities related to money laundering and terrorism financing.

DORA (Digital Operational Resilience)

DORA is a European regulation that creates a binding operational resilience framework for the financial sector, ensuring firms can withstand and recover from ICT-related disruptions.

EU AI Act Compliance

The EU AI Act is the world's first comprehensive legal framework for artificial intelligence, establishing risk-based rules for AI systems to ensure they are safe, transparent, and ethical.

PCI DSS 4.0.1 Compliance

The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) 4.0.1 is the latest evolution in securing payment data. It emphasizes continuous security processes and flexibility in meeting security goals. Our specialized auditors guide you through every requirement to achieve seamless compliance.

ISO 27001 Certification

ISO/IEC 27001 is the international standard for information security management systems (ISMS). It provides a framework for managing security risks and protecting sensitive data through robust controls.

SOC Compliance

System and Organization Controls (SOC) reporting ensures that service providers maintain high standards of internal control to protect client data and privacy.

HIPAA Compliance

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) sets the standard for protecting sensitive patient data. Any company that deals with protected health information (PHI) must ensure that all the required physical, network, and process security measures are in place and followed.

HITRUST Certification

HITRUST provides a common security framework (CSF) that harmonizes multiple compliance standards including HIPAA, ISO, and NIST. It is widely recognized in the healthcare industry.

Institutional Security

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Our experts guide you through every step of the Texas regulatory journey, ensuring your cloud security is robust and defensible.

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State-Level Cloud Authorization.