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What to Know:
- DIR is now accepting vendor applications to certify AI training programs for use by Texas government employees.
- Starting in FY 2026, annual AI training will be mandatory for most state and local government workers under House Bill 3512.
- Certified programs must meet seven standards focused on responsible AI use, risk mitigation, accessibility and relevance to public-sector work.
What to Know:
- DFPS is replacing its legacy IMPACT system with a federally compliant case management platform, supported by business process redesign and expected to improve data quality and usability.
- The agency is piloting generative AI and developing an AI governance framework, with more than 75 use cases identified and an evaluation report due in early 2026.
- New systems such as SEMARC and CGMS aim to streamline interagency background checks and contract oversight, while a Data Governance Program will guide data accuracy and security across DFPS.
What to Know:
- Houston approved more than $1.6 million in tech-related contracts, including SAP system upgrades and airport navigation system services.
- Precision Task Group Inc. was awarded a $435,000 contract to support enhancements to the city’s enterprise service management system.
- A $2.6 million legal settlement with EPI-USE America Inc. closed out a lawsuit tied to prior SAP-related services.
What to Know:
- The University of Texas at Austin is seeking a strategic advisory partner to guide the integration of automation and robotics in its new academic medical center.
- The RFQ focuses on early-stage planning and design readiness with a near-term need to define workflows for robotic material transport.
- The selected firm will help develop an automation road map, functional requirements and procurement-ready documentation to support future design and vendor selection.
What to Know:
- Brazos County adopted a new social media policy for employee use on platforms such as Facebook, X and Instagram, excluding elected officials.
- The policy bans obscene, political, commercial and discriminatory content and requires posts to be archived under public records law.
- Employees must complete annual training, and violations can lead to discipline or termination; personal accounts are not regulated unless misused.
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