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What to Know:
- DIR has opened a competitive solicitation to refresh or expand its vendor pool for end-user IT outsourcing services.
- Vendors may offer services including desktop support, asset management, hosted virtual desktops and emerging tech like AI and cloud solutions.
- Selected vendors will enter Master Cooperative Contracts and serve a wide range of public-sector customers across Texas.
What to Know:
- Grand Prairie was recognized in the 2025 Digital Cities Survey for expanding its use of cloud services, artificial intelligence and open data to support transparency and public safety.
- The city now runs 70 percent of IT systems in the cloud and uses generative AI for internal tasks such as document creation and research.
- Recent public safety and engagement upgrades include AI-enabled drone response, GIS dashboards for first responders and a new open data portal for residents.
What to Know:
- Texas received federal approval for its $1.27 billion BEAD plan, selecting 22 providers to deliver broadband service to more than 240,000 unserved and underserved locations statewide.
- A state-funded match program awarded $177 million to help smaller providers meet federal cost-sharing requirements without reducing project scope.
- Projects were selected through a competitive process emphasizing speed, scalability and cost-efficiency.
What to Know:
- Frisco earned seventh place in its population category in the 2025 Digital Cities Survey for its expanding use of artificial intelligence and resident-centered digital services.
- The city piloted generative AI tools, including ChatGPT, to summarize meetings and generate internal briefings, informing a broader AI strategy.
- Transparency and accessibility initiatives included launching a Capital Improvement Projects Dashboard, revamping the open data portal and modernizing digital platforms for public engagement.
What to Know:
- TPWD’s new internal AI policy outlines rules for the responsible use of generative AI tools by agency staff.
- All AI tools must be approved by the IT Division, with strict limits on high-risk use cases.
- The policy emphasizes training, data privacy and human oversight in AI-assisted decision-making.
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