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What to Know:
- Texas has suspended all new and renewed HUB certifications as it reviews the program for compliance.
- The freeze may reduce the number of eligible vendors, making it harder for agencies to meet state-mandated HUB participation goals.
- Planned revisions aim to remove race- and gender-based eligibility, signaling a shift toward race- and sex-neutral certification criteria. Provisions relating to veterans may survive the changes.
What to Know:
- Tesla plans to expand its driverless robotaxi service to Houston.
- The autonomous vehicles are currently operating with safety drivers in Austin and the Bay Area; Tesla plans to phase out safety drivers in Austin by the end of 2025.
- A Texas law allows driverless vehicles on public roads, but companies must secure a permit from the Department of Motor Vehicles to operate fully autonomous fleets.
What to Know:
- The university is seeking a centralized tool to manage and publish course syllabi.
- The platform must integrate with Canvas and Banner and support accessibility and version control.
- The platform must support version history, role-based access, archiving and public-facing syllabus access.
What to Know:
- Houston’s new CAD system has a selected vendor, but integration with other systems is still being scoped and could lead to future solicitations.
- Upcoming needs may include services for systems integration, mobile connectivity, and data platform interoperability.
- The CAD contract is expected to go before the City Council in February 2026, with implementation targeted for 2028.
What to Know:
- The city is seeking information on systems that support KPIs, project management and transparency dashboards.
- The request is focused on tools that enhance automation and reporting for local government operations.
- The city previously employed a platform provided by Envisio.
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