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- 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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The Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City Independent School District has requested visitor management software, reunification software and silent panic alert technology.
The moratorium, if passed, would render AI measures implemented by states — including the Texas Responsible Artificial Intelligence Governance Act — impossible to enforce.
The project started in October 2023 with a $780,000 grant, with the first year used for planning and preparation.
The city has requested a cloud-based software-as-a-service (SaaS) solution for use by more than 1,000 employees.
Three of the four bills relating to AI referred to the committee in March are now out of committee and have been referred to the Senate Committee on Business and Commerce.
Tract, a data center developer out of Denver, announced that it had purchased a 1,515-acre parcel of land northwest of Lockhart in Caldwell County.
GIS and digital land surveying sales made through the Cooperative Contracts Program generated $28 million last year, a $15 million increase from 2023. The solicitation includes emerging technologies such as AI.
The district invested no more than $700,000 for the platform through May 2026.
The community college has 19 campuses across Houston, Katy and Spring Branch serving about 85,858 students.
Nearly 150,000 people work for the state’s 100-plus agencies, and most of them work in the office, according to state officials.
This is a full-time exempt position based in Austin, though it allows for remote work with the requirement that the employee reside in Texas.
Implementation of Granicus' Engagement Cloud saw noncompliance among Texas Commission on Law Enforcement officers plummet from nearly 1,000 cases to just 14.
The director will oversee all facets of IT service delivery, including network architecture, enterprise platforms and support systems, with a focus on operational efficiency, service quality and cybersecurity readiness.
The contract will be open to other jurisdictions nationally through OMNIA Partners, and the solicitation estimates the national contract purchase volume at $20 million.
Prior to joining ISF, Del Cioppo spent six years with Verizon Business in various government account management roles.
May Mobility will provide a fleet of hybrid-electric Toyota Sienna minivans equipped with May technology, which the company says “applies real-time, human-like reasoning,” for the trips.
Before joining TxDOT, Hankins held several leadership roles in both the public and private sectors.
The architect will be tasked with aligning IT initiatives with Austin-Bergstrom International Airport’s organizational goals while developing architecture frameworks and governance structures.
The requested web solution must maintain 98 percent uptime and be optimized for desktop and mobile devices.
The incident impacted Texans on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, which helps low-income families buy food.
Public-facing Dallas websites are due for modernization, including both the city’s homepage and those that are department specific.
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