What to Know:

• A ransomware attack on third-party payment processor BridgePay Network Solutions triggered widespread credit card payment outages affecting multiple public-sector entities including cities, utilities and at least one county.
• BridgePay said services were still unavailable as of Feb. 16 while it worked with internal and external specialists and federal authorities including the U.S. Secret Service and the FBI.
• The vendor reported initial forensic findings indicate no payment card data was compromised, though impacted jurisdictions are directing residents to alternate payment methods such as in-person payments, drop boxes or kiosks.

What to Know:

• TxDMV adopted Chapter 217 amendments that tighten identification requirements for certain vehicle registrations.
• Renewal-related provisions are delayed to Jan. 1, 2027, to update internal systems and programming.
• The rule rollout is landing as TxDMV pushes its Registration and Title System Modernization project.

What to Know:

• Public-sector agencies in NCTCOG’s 12-county metropolitan planning area can submit project ideas.
• Ideas must align with roadway safety technologies, food desert elimination, delivery bots and drones, next-generation traffic signals, or autonomous shuttles.
• For selected projects, NCTCOG says it will lead regional procurement on behalf of local agencies.

What to Know:

• The attorney general concluded Texas law does not authorize constables to issue speeding citations by mail using automated camera or lidar systems.
• Under Chapter 543 of the Transportation Code, a speeding citation must follow an officer detention or arrest.
• Any expansion of automated speed enforcement at the county level would require express authorization from the Legislature.

What to Know:

• Sandy Russell has joined NTT DATA North America as senior account executive for state, local and education business in Texas.
• She brings experience across SLED, higher education and enterprise technology, with prior roles at Precisely, Oracle and Intel Security.
• Russell said she is focused on helping Texas agencies modernize while maintaining secure and reliable infrastructure amid a rapidly evolving digital landscape.

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