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What to Know:
- Texas was chosen for a federal pilot program to test electric air taxis and other next-generation aircraft.
- The program is meant to give federal regulators real-world data as they develop safety rules for electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft used for passenger trips, cargo delivery, emergency response and other missions.
- Wisk Aero said its Texas testing could help shape federal policy for integrating autonomous aircraft into U.S. airspace, with first pilot operations expected as early as summer 2026.
What to Know:
- Mike Robbins has joined Ivanti as regional vice president for U.S. SLED, where he will lead the company’s state, local and education market efforts.
- Robbins previously spent close to four years at NetApp, most recently serving as district sales manager for SLED Midwest Atlantic.
- Earlier in his career, he held leadership roles in supply chain and procurement.
What to Know:
- Sauerhoff had been serving as interim executive director and interim state CIO since January.
- He stepped into the role after Amanda Crawford left DIR to become commissioner of insurance at the Texas Department of Insurance.
- Board members described Sauerhoff as the standout candidate and approved his appointment Friday.
What to Know:
- Midland County approved purchases for a drug analyzer, courthouse X-ray system and jail radio infrastructure.
- A TruNarc device for the Texas Anti-Gang unit will be funded through the TAG grant.
- Commissioners amended an agreement with TxDOT allowing the Midland County Sheriff’s Office to install Flock license plate reader cameras on TxDOT rights of way.
Industry Insider’s latest conversation with TxDOT CIO Anh Selissen precedes the March 26 member briefing with CapMetro CIO Tanya Acevedo.
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