What to Know:

• The Texas Cyber Command was established through House Bill 150, signed into law in June following its designation as an emergency item by the governor earlier this year.
• White most recently served as commander of the U.S. Fleet Cyber Command and U.S. 10th Fleet.
• According to the Texas Department of Information Resources, the Cyber Command represents a complete overhaul of the state’s cybersecurity strategy.

What to Know:

• The court’s request for information outlines interest in systems that can automatically assign cases using historical case data.
• Systems must operate in the Microsoft Azure Government Cloud and support secure, web-based access through the court’s infrastructure.
• Systems must include safeguards to prevent overreliance on AI and comply with the Texas Responsible Artificial Intelligence Governance Act.

Fair brings more than two decades of experience in IT and executive leadership, most recently serving as deputy city manager for the city of Goodyear, Ariz.

What to Know:

• $2.2 million has been appropriated for FY 2026 through the city’s Technology Improvement Fund.
• $7 million is earmarked for software and hardware maintenance.
• $420,000 is budgeted for technology equipment purchases.

What to Know:

• The agency is interested in support systems capable of managing a broad range of regulatory tasks.
• Respondents are asked to describe how their system supports core business functions.
• Respondents are also encouraged to describe professional services for implementation, data migration and support.

Keynote by Jen Easterly, former CISA Director

September 23rd, 2025 at the Statler Hotel

It only takes one click, one misconfigured port, or one forgotten patch — and, suddenly, 911 dispatch is offline, water treatment operations grind to a halt, or a regional airport is paralyzed. For state and local governments, protecting critical infrastructure is no longer just an IT issue, it's a matter of public safety, economic stability, and trust.

CDW Government and Starlink deliver high-speed internet for public safety, emergency response, and rural access. As an authorized reseller, CDW offers full Starlink solutions — equipment, data, install and support.

NICE’s new Integrated Front Door solution offers a single-entry point for government agencies to easily interact with citizens, enabling faster service and resolution for citizens’ inquiries.