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Chandler Treon

Chandler Treon is an Austin-based staff writer. He has a bachelor’s degree in English, a master’s degree in literature and a master’s degree in technical communication, all from Texas State University.

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    Texas Tech University Expands Security Role With FBI Partnership
    What to Know:
    • Texas Tech University has formalized a partnership with the FBI and rebranded its Reese research facility to expand its role in national security research and workforce development.
    • The university system has secured multiple multimillion-dollar grants from the Department of Defense and Army Research Laboratory to support advanced materials, radar and semiconductor research.
    • Angelo State University’s Regional Security Operations Center is integrated into the FBI partnership and will contribute to provide cybersecurity training, monitoring and collaboration with public-sector and military entities.
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    October 02, 2025
     · Chandler Treon
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    Les Becker Joins Slalom as Industry Lead for Public Health
    What to Know:
    • Les Becker brings more than 20 years of experience in state and local government across IT, finance and program innovation.
    • His past roles include executive leadership at Washington State Department of Health, Harris County Public Health and Colorado’s Behavioral Health Administration.
    • Becker aims to help Slalom scale tech-enabled public health solutions nationwide, focusing on data governance, AI ethics and strategic partnerships with cloud and platform providers.
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    October 02, 2025
     · Chandler Treon
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    Texas Regulatory Efficiency Office Has Officially Launched
    What to Know:
    • The Texas Regulatory Efficiency Office (TREO), created by Senate Bill 14, will evaluate and streamline state agency regulations.
    • Texans can submit feedback on existing regulations through the newly launched Regulation Evaluation Portal.
    • Led by Director Jerome Greener, TREO will coordinate with agencies and an advisory panel to eliminate outdated rules and develop best practices for regulatory processes.
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    October 02, 2025
     · Chandler Treon
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    Two Texas Cities Among Government Experience Award Winners
    What to Know:
    • The Government Experience Awards recognize governments using technology to improve service delivery and engagement.
    • Grand Prairie’s engagement strategy blends a website, mobile app, social media and TextMyGov, which has handled more than 68,000 resident text exchanges.
    • Midland’s Council Operational Dashboard consolidates live data across departments.
    September 30, 2025
     · Chandler Treon
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    HHS Inspector General Reveals FY2026 Tech Audits
    What to Know:
    • The OIG will assess whether managed care organizations and behavioral health authorities have adequate safeguards in place to protect confidential HHS data.
    • Audits include the TIERS eligibility platform and financial statistical reporting by MCOs, as well as a carry-over audit of how MCOs detect and report fraud.
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    September 30, 2025
     · Chandler Treon
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    Hill College Promotes CIO Kevin Rocha to Vice President of IT
    What to Know:
    • Rocha's promotion expands his CIO role to include oversight of academic support services such as libraries and Educational Technology Services.
    • Rocha has led major initiatives at the college, including an IT infrastructure overhaul, enhanced cybersecurity and the launch of a successful esports program.
    • He brings more than 30 years of experience in higher education IT leadership, with previous roles at the University of North Texas at Dallas and Smith College.
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    September 26, 2025
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    Fort Worth Approves $65M+ for IT Dept., Consolidates Public Safety Comms
    What to Know:
    • Fort Worth’s FY 2026 budget includes $64.8 million for IT Solutions operations and $12.9 million in separate capital funding.
    • The IT department’s operating budget reflects a 13.5 percent increase over the previous year.
    • The budget consolidates public safety communications and emergency preparedness into a new Emergency Management and Communications Department.
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    September 26, 2025
     · Chandler Treon
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    United Data Technologies Secures DIR Cooperative Contract
    What to Know:
    • United Data Technologies has been awarded a cooperative contract with the Texas Department of Information Resources covering education IT products and related services.
    • The contract allows Texas state agencies, local governments and educational institutions to buy directly from UDT through DIR’s Cooperative Contracts Program, which streamlines procurement and ensures competitive pricing.
    • UDT, headquartered in Florida, already serves hundreds of K-12 customers nationwide and says the award will help expand its footprint in Texas.
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    September 25, 2025
     · Chandler Treon
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    UT Arlington Launches Autonomous Vehicle Research Center
    What to Know:
    • The $2.3 million facility in Fort Worth will support real-world testing and development of autonomous aerial systems for public- and private-sector use.
    • The facility enables UAV testing without FAA waivers, thanks to a netted outdoor enclosure.
    • The center invites collaboration with vendors and agencies on applied research in areas such as emergency response, infrastructure inspection, public safety and environmental monitoring.
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    September 25, 2025
     · Chandler Treon
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    Texas Enters Voter Registration Data Sharing Agreements
    What to Know:
    • Texas has entered agreements with nine states designed to help detect duplicate registrations across state lines.
    • The memorandums of understanding include protocols for securely exchanging voter registration information.
    • Texas plans to expand the program by entering into similar agreements with additional states in the future.
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    September 23, 2025
     · Chandler Treon
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    San Antonio Approves $130M+ Tech Budget
    What to Know:
    • The city's IT Services Department will receive $94 million.
    • The city earmarked $32 million through its capital improvement program for technology infrastructure.
    • The budget formalizes the creation of the Capital Delivery Department, a new office comprised of 188 existing positions.
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    September 23, 2025
     · Chandler Treon
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    Austin Water Names Divya Rathanlal as New CIO
    Rathanlal has worked for the city of Austin since 2008, most recently serving as interim deputy CIO for infrastructure and operations.
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    September 23, 2025
     · Chandler Treon
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    DIR to Issue Cooperative Contracts for End-User IT Outsourcing Services
    What to Know:
    • The forthcoming request for offers will cover a wide range of services supporting end-user computing environments.
    • DIR currently maintains 20 active contracts in this category and is seeking to refresh or expand its vendor pool.
    • According to DIR, the program generated $3.4 billion in sales in the 2024 fiscal year across all categories.
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    September 19, 2025
     · Chandler Treon
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    Dallas' Record-Breaking Budget Includes $205M+ for Tech
    What to Know:
    • The proposed FY 2025–26 budget outlines cybersecurity upgrades, data center migration and legacy system modernization.
    • Information and Technology Services accounts for more than $186 million.
    • Capital funding includes IT network, security and device replacements.
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    September 19, 2025
     · Chandler Treon
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    Abbott Names Inaugural Efficiency Office Director, New DFPS Commissioner
    What to Know:
    • Jerome Greener currently serves as executive vice president at the Texas Public Policy Foundation.
    • The Texas Regulatory Efficiency Office operates under the Office of the Governor with a projected budget of $22.8 million in the next five years.
    • Audrey O’Neill, who was named acting commissioner of the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services on Aug. 1, has now been officially appointed to the role.
    September 18, 2025
     · Chandler Treon
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    Texas Southern University Seeks ERP Modernization Input
    What to Know:
    • The university is looking for a next-generation ERP solution that enhances academic and business operations while supporting institutional goals.
    • The selected platform must align with the university’s mission of supporting student success, workforce readiness and institutional agility.
    • Texas Southern has set an enrollment goal of 10,000 students by 2025 and 15,000 by 2030.
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    September 18, 2025
     · Chandler Treon
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    Abbott Names Retired Navy Admiral First Cyber Command Chief
    What to Know:
    • The Texas Cyber Command was established through House Bill 150, signed into law in June following its designation as an emergency item by the governor earlier this year.
    • White most recently served as commander of the U.S. Fleet Cyber Command and U.S. 10th Fleet.
    • According to the Texas Department of Information Resources, the Cyber Command represents a complete overhaul of the state’s cybersecurity strategy.
    Insider
    September 16, 2025
     · Chandler Treon
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    Fifth District Court of Appeals Looks to AI for Case Assignments
    What to Know:
    • The court’s request for information outlines interest in systems that can automatically assign cases using historical case data.
    • Systems must operate in the Microsoft Azure Government Cloud and support secure, web-based access through the court’s infrastructure.
    • Systems must include safeguards to prevent overreliance on AI and comply with the Texas Responsible Artificial Intelligence Governance Act.
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    September 16, 2025
     · Chandler Treon
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    City of Garland Names Justin Fair Chief Information Officer
    Fair brings more than two decades of experience in IT and executive leadership, most recently serving as deputy city manager for the city of Goodyear, Ariz.
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    September 16, 2025
     · Chandler Treon
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    McKinney Budgets $23M+ for Tech in FY 2025-26
    What to Know:
    • $2.2 million has been appropriated for FY 2026 through the city’s Technology Improvement Fund.
    • $7 million is earmarked for software and hardware maintenance.
    • $420,000 is budgeted for technology equipment purchases.
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    September 12, 2025
     · Chandler Treon
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    Health and Human Services to Modernize Regulatory Automation System
    What to Know:
    • The agency is interested in support systems capable of managing a broad range of regulatory tasks.
    • Respondents are asked to describe how their system supports core business functions.
    • Respondents are also encouraged to describe professional services for implementation, data migration and support.
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    September 12, 2025
     · Chandler Treon
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    Jefferson County FY 2025-26 Budget Includes $5.3M in Tech
    What to Know:
    • The county’s Management Information Systems Department is slated to receive $2.7 million in operating funds.
    • Enterprise platforms make up a significant portion of the capital investment.
    • The new budget will take effect Oct. 1.
    Insider
    September 11, 2025
     · Chandler Treon
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    Midland CIO Talks Digital Transformation, Upcoming AI Initiatives
    As part of Industry Insider — Texas’ ongoing efforts to educate readers on state and local government, their IT plans and initiatives, here’s the latest in our periodic series of interviews with departmental IT leaders.
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    September 11, 2025
     · Chandler Treon
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    Texas CIOs Talk Upcoming IT Projects, AI Implementations
    What to Know:
    • The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles received $125 million from the Legislature to initiate a full replacement of its registration and title system.
    • The Department of Family and Protective Services is developing a new Comprehensive Child Welfare Information System.
    • The Texas Workforce Commission is expanding its portfolio of AI and automation tools in use across the agency.
    Insider
    September 09, 2025
     · Chandler Treon
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    North Texas Tollway Authority Seeks Info on Data Collection Tools
    What to Know:
    • The agency seeks insights into tools that can help NTTA build a more comprehensive inventory of assets across its tollway network.
    • The agency currently uses AssetWorks as its computerized maintenance management system.
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    September 09, 2025
     · Chandler Treon
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    State Tech Leaders Talk Texas Budget, Cyber Command
    What to Know:
    • Texas CIO Amanda Crawford and Department of Information Resources Deputy Executive Director Steve Pier spoke at this year’s Industry Insider — Texas State of Technology forum.
    • The launch of Cyber Command marks a complete overhaul of the state’s cybersecurity efforts.
    • DIR is in the planning and pilot stages for two new contract options through the agency’s Shared Technology Services program.
    Insider
    September 05, 2025
     · Chandler Treon
  • A black vehicle parked on at a curb. On the hood it says "state trooper" in white letters and on the drover door is the state of Texas with the words "Texas Department of Public Safety" on top of it and "Texas Highway Patrol" underneath it.
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    Texas Highway Patrol to Modernize Transfer Processes
    What to Know:
    • The Department of Public Safety is exploring vendor options for a platform that can centralize and streamline the process of receiving transfer requests, tracking outcomes and more.
    • Currently, the transfer process is supported by a combination of Microsoft Outlook, Access and Excel.
    • DPS is also requesting budgetary estimates, cloud hosting details and certification status under TX-RAMP or FedRAMP as part of the RFI response.
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    September 05, 2025
     · Chandler Treon
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    Wichita Falls Grants IT Department $5M Budget
    What to Know:
    • The IT department supports operations and infrastructure, including staffing, maintenance and licensing.
    • Several city functions will implement new tools aimed at improving service delivery and operational efficiency.
    • The five-year Capital Improvement Plan allocates $16.1 million for technology through 2030.
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    September 04, 2025
     · Chandler Treon
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    Texas State Technical College Seeks Event Management Platform
    What to Know:
    • The college’s goal is to replace manual processes with a unified tool that supports scalability and data-driven planning.
    • The software-as-a-service solution must support a wide range of event types.
    • In addition to booking and logistics, the software must provide reporting features and integrate with several existing platforms.
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    September 04, 2025
     · Chandler Treon
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    Comptroller Taking Applications for $200M in Broadband Funding
    What to Know:
    • The state grant funding has been made available through the Texas Middle Mile Program.
    • Eligible applicants include political subdivisions of Texas as well as commercial and non-commercial entities that provide middle-mile broadband service.
    • Applicants may receive up to 100 percent of project costs if their proposal supports emergency warning or communications systems.
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    September 02, 2025
     · Chandler Treon
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