Local cybersecurity leaders recently discussed various components of their incident response planning, including regular reviews, cross-team involvement and communication within and without the security office.

What to Know:

• The county’s Technology and Operations department is allocated $91.4 million.
• Several departments are investing in targeted software, hardware and digital platforms.
• Technology funding also extends into departmental programs.

What to Know:

• TxDOT oversees planning and operations across highways, bridges, aviation and rail.
• The department’s $203 million IT capital budget includes funding for cybersecurity, modernization, data initiatives and infrastructure-related technologies.
• The department’s FY 2025–29 strategic plan prioritizes automation, data integration and digital modernization.

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice recently briefed its board on a portfolio of major IT projects, most of which are funded by the state’s capital budget and in early procurement stages.

What to Know:

• HHSC supports operations for programs such as Medicaid, SNAP and WIC, and also oversees the Department of State Health Services.
• With $1.1 billion allocated for technology-related initiatives, the agency’s funding spans major modernization efforts.
• HHSC is focused on expanding artificial intelligence use, defending against cybersecurity threats and improving its data-driven decision-making.

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