(a) The department shall manage the operations of statewide technology centers that provide data center services or disaster recovery services for two or more participating eligible entities, including management of the operations of the center on the campus of Angelo State University.
(b) The department by rule shall describe the data services provided by statewide technology centers.

(c) A state agency may not spend appropriated money to contract or issue purchase orders for data center services or disaster recovery services, including maintenance of those services, unless the executive director approves the expense. The department may establish appropriate thresholds and procedures for securing approval under this subsection.
(d) The Legislative Budget Board may not grant prior approval under § 2054.386 in relation to services provided under this section.