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Muth joined DFPS as commissioner in January 2023, bringing more than 20 years of public-sector experience to the agency.
Under HB 5061, vendors are prohibited from using private or confidential information to coerce or influence state contracting.
Black has worked closely with both private and public entities to help automate and orchestrate complex workflows.
The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts in May announced $3.9 billion in BEAD program funds to be awarded through the Broadband Development Office.
The director, working in the IT Services Department, will oversee all facets of IT service delivery.
Houston Information Technology Services will receive the bulk of the city’s tech budget, with $143 million in funds.
The position is based in Austin and reports to DIR’s Office of the Chief Information Security Officer.
The university is seeking a system that supports global, real-time payment processing features, including multicurrency support, localized payment options, reporting tools and advanced payment plan management.
Both bills reached Gov. Greg Abbott's desk as the 89th legislative session came to a close on Monday.
Successful bidders will be awarded a cooperative contract through Region 2 ESC’s purchasing program, Goodbuy.
The San Marcos City Council is scheduled to consider a proposal to build a data center on 786 acres southeast of Old Bastrop Road and Francis Harris Lane.
The replacement, referred to by TDCJ as the Corrections Information Technology System 2.0, will handle inmate and parole operational functions.
House Bill 5196 had near-unanimous approval in both the House and Senate, which protects it from veto.
The transportation agency is providing its team members with the tools to create their own internal-facing applications.
The council is redesigning its website for Commute Solutions, a service that offers assistance in finding sustainable travel options.
The Texas Lottery has received criticism from lawmakers in the past for allowing app-assisted purchases of lottery tickets.
The mobility authority requires a cloud-based, turnkey application with added human resources functionality.
The Department of Public Safety is looking for a unified solution to combat AI deepfakes and social engineering.
The bill would also allow ERCOT, which oversees the Texas power grid, to make more accurate demand projections.
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Austin's previous CISO, Shirley Erp, announced her retirement this week after five years with the city.
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