Industry Insider — Texas will not be sending a morning newsletter on Monday, Jan. 19, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The next newsletter will hit your inbox on Wednesday, Jan. 21.

What to Know:

• Texas HHS is requiring secure, accessible and interoperable technology solutions, with upfront compliance on cybersecurity and Section 508 accessibility standards.
• Vendors using AI must follow strict state guidelines, including bans on using HHS data for training and expectations to share cost efficiencies.
• HHS is in the early stages of a 10-year modernization plan and is preparing to request funding from the Legislature for upcoming projects.

What to Know:

• Sugar Land City Council approved $2.8 million for autonomous drones, real-time crime center software and expanded license plate recognition cameras.
• Axon Enterprises will provide two drones and FUSUS software subscription under a $594,000 contract.
• Flock Group’s LPR camera contract was amended to add two cameras and consolidate leases, raising the total contract value to $2.3 million.

What to Know:

• Greenville piloted a fully digital hiring process for its police department in 2025, receiving nearly 300 applications and filling 10 officer positions, including six with prior experience.
• The success of the pilot prompted a citywide rollout in October, with the human resources department receiving more than 500 applications and making 20 additional hires since.
• Officials say digital recruiting has significantly reduced hiring timelines and expanded applicant reach, helping the city fill roles that previously remained open for months.

What to Know:

• Sauerhoff previously served as DIR’s chief AI and innovation officer and was recently named president of the GovRAMP Board.
• He succeeds Amanda Crawford, who was named as head of the Texas Department of Insurance.
• Steve Pier, DIR’s deputy executive director, was recently appointed to lead the Texas Workforce Commission.

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