What to Know:

• The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services plans to modernize case management, statewide intake and contract tracking.
• AI, cybersecurity and operational continuity are listed as technology priorities.
• Data sharing and performance monitoring are tied to Community-Based Care expansion.

What to Know:

• The city currently lists Christie Acosta as interim director of information technology.
• Mike Searight was identified as CIO in public materials as recently as April 2026.
• The city is working with Strategic Government Resources to conduct the search, which closes July 12.

Industry Insider — Texas will not publish a newsletter Friday in observance of the Juneteenth holiday. The newsletter will resume Monday morning.

What to Know:

• Daxbot and Kimley-Horn will collect accessibility data beginning June 10 to support Tyler’s ADA Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan.
• The assessment will cover about 94.5 miles of sidewalks and trails, associated curb ramps, 122 signalized intersections and 59 transit stops.
• Six to eight robots will operate during daylight hours seven days a week, with field collection expected to take about four weeks.

What to Know:

• The Kerr County flooding response showed how quickly communications, geospatial awareness and data-sharing tools become operational necessities during large emergencies.
• DPS leaders emphasized scalable pilots, proof-of-technology projects and use cases that can deliver mission value before broader deployment.
• The agency is looking for technology partners that understand public safety operations, bring tested ideas and can help turn fragmented information into actionable insight.

Cloud has become the backbone of public sector modernization. What began as a cost and infrastructure play has evolved into a strategic enabler of digital services, resilience and innovation. More than a decade of adoption has also helped organizations develop the experience and operational maturity needed to manage cloud environments with increasing confidence.

State and local governments are under growing pressure to move artificial intelligence (AI) from pilot programs to real-world operations. Legislators want measurable progress, residents expect faster and more responsive services and agencies face ongoing budget and workforce constraints.

AI is already inside your organization. The question is whether you are in control of it, or it is in control of you.