The commission is tasked with regulating food sales, protecting crops from pests and diseases, dispersing grants, administering school lunches and breakfasts, and marketing products and culture through the GO TEXAN campaign as seen at the State Fair of Texas.
According to the Texas Comptroller’s (CPA) “Payment to Payee” visualization, here are the top five technology companies receiving payments:
- $226,430 to Colyar Technology Solutions, which provides nutrition and food software
- $194,567 to CN Resource, which offers nutrition-related professional services
- $94,150 to PSI Services, which provides online testing environments and platforms
- $80,265 to Strategar, which manages the GO TEXAN marketing campaign
- $45,845 to Cybersoft Technologies, which provides school nutrition software
As for specific categories, DOA spent $498,249 on purchased contracted services and $294,852 on personal property — maintenance and repair — computer software — expensed. The agency spent about $7.9 million in these types of procurement in 2022, with the highest overall spending at $988,598 in August.
The periodic reports of spending on IT goods and services by agencies and departments in state government are compiled by Industry Insider — Texas as a way of highlighting procurements and trends.
ADDITIONAL NOTEWORTHY INFO:
On April 27, Industry Insider — Texas will be hosting its member briefing with Bruce Hermes, CIO of the Texas Department of Agriculture, and Casey Kennedy, director of Information Services for the Texas Court of Administration.
The event offers Industry Insider — Texas members the opportunity to learn more about both state agencies' IT plans, priorities and future projects. More information is available online.
