Software Purchasing and Licensing

Software Purchasing and Licensing is available through IT Business Operations. Before requesting software, browse software catalog to learn about available software. If you cannot find what you are looking for, request software through our software purchasing process.
  • Available to: Faculty and Staff
  • Where to use: cloud 
  • Cost: Varies

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Software Purchasing Process

The IT Business Operations team provide the following services during the purchasing process:

  • Obtain pricing information, purchase order, and track the delivery of requested software
    • NOTE: If you already have a quote for pricing, please attach to all submitted requests
  • Acquire all necessary authorizations, including Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Information Security, and any other needed approvals

Make sure to browse our software catalog to browse available software.

Where to Begin When Purchasing Software

  1. Search for the software title on this website to see if the software you are looking for is currently available.
  2. Search for the software in SAP's TSUS Marketplace, and submit your order request there.
  3. If you don't see the software in either of the above places, submit go to Purchase IT Goods and Services.

Prohibited Software

The below software is prohibited at Texas State University:

Software Name Company
Doceri SP controls, Inc.
DropBox DropBox Inc.
Evernote Evernote Corporation
Never Miss A Sign  
Kaspersky Kaspersky Lab
OutNAbout Intelligent Concepts
PollEverywhere Poll Everywhere
SaneBox SaneBox, Inc.
Spark Mail Readdle, Inc.
Synergy Symless