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What to Know:
- The central IT agency on Friday proposed a statewide AI Code of Ethics that would apply to all state and local government use of artificial intelligence.
- The rule outlines seven key principles that agencies must follow when deploying AI systems.
- Agencies will be required to document compliance, provide redress mechanisms and train staff to monitor and validate AI outputs.
What to Know:
- Gov. Greg Abbott appointed eight members to a new board focused on artificial intelligence in state government.
- The board will guide the state’s approach to adopting AI in public-sector operations.
- Appointees bring expertise in IT modernization, legal oversight, finance and private-sector technology.
A new set of data visualizations and graphics explore IT funding across state and local government, schools and special districts in Texas.
What to Know:
- Texas has suspended new and renewed HUB certifications while the program undergoes a legal review to ensure compliance with state and federal constitutional requirements.
- The suspension follows Executive Order GA-55, which prohibits state agencies from using race-based preferences in awarding government benefits.
- Existing HUB-certified vendors can still compete for contracts as the Comptroller’s office continues collecting participation data.
What to Know:
- The Texas DMV partnered with ISF to identify and mitigate risks during its transition from temporary paper tags to metal license plates.
- ISF developed a risk register and advised on communications, inventory management and dealer training strategies.
- The DMV credits ISF’s early involvement with helping the agency stay on track and avoid major disruptions during implementation.
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