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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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- Bexar County Information Technology (BCIT) is slated to receive a $46 million budget.
- The department is also due to receive $92 million in funding for 36 capital improvements programs.
- Separately, the county’s Technology Improvement Fund allocates $6.5 million for computer-related equipment purchases across departments.
Her appointment marks a return to UT Austin, where she previously worked as a lead business analyst in the university’s IT division.
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- The city is planning to use an AI-powered camera system to assist code enforcement.
- The plan is to gradually deploy 100 cameras in 2026.
- The information the cameras collect will be sent to Dallas’ code compliance office for independent review by humans.
The awards, which focus on contributions to AI adoption and advancement in the public sector, were presented to four Texas-based individuals and organizations.
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- The city's IT Fund is proposed at $18 million.
- The requested IT Department operating budget totals $17 million.
- The Capital Improvement Plan includes a $10 million project.
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- Information and Technology Services allocations total $187 million in FY 2025-26 and $202 million in FY 2026-27, spanning data, 911 and radio operations.
- Dallas Fire-Rescue and the Dallas Police Department together account for more than $74 million in public safety technology across dispatch, CAD/RMS and surveillance systems.
- Dallas plans to expand artificial intelligence in 311 and procurement.
Applicants must have three to five years of Appian implementation experience and an Appian Senior Developer certification.
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- The award marks the first time a Texas higher education institution has received funding from the state program.
- The funding will support the development of a 2,600-square-foot Austin Semiconductor Advanced Manufacturing Lab at ACC’s Round Rock Campus in East Williamson County.
- The grant will also enable ACC to build a new welding fabrication skills lab in a renovated 3,728-square-foot space.
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- The project is located on a 440-acre site near Lytle just north of Interstate 35 in an unincorporated area of Medina County.
- The data center will provide cloud storage and artificial intelligence services for an unnamed customer described as one of the nation’s top five technology companies.
- Rowan plans to power the campus primarily with hydroelectric, solar and wind generation.
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- The city's IT Services Department would receive $94 million.
- The capital improvement program allocates an additional $32 million for citywide technology infrastructure projects.
- Another $3 million is earmarked for department-level IT capital outlays.
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- The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department's digital licensing and tagging program will now cover all hunting, fishing and combination license types.
- A mobile app enables hunters and anglers to purchase licenses online, carry them on a mobile device and tag harvests.
- TPWD CIO Jamie McClanahan has identified the agency’s digital licensing systems as a key candidate for future modernization efforts.
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- A forthcoming request for offers will seek solutions that forecast and alert for flood events.
- DIR’s notice comes as demands to expand the state’s flood alert infrastructure have grown in the wake of deadly flash flooding in July.
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- The city has proposed a $9.4 million Information Services and Telecommunications (IST) operating fund.
- The IST Department has proposed $300,000 in new funding.
- The Planning Department's proposed contractual services and supplies allocations total $1.2 million.
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- The new Capital Delivery Department will focus on new, large-scale projects such as the construction of streets, drainage, parks and city facilities.
- The Capital Delivery Department will lead planning for future bond programs, which will start running on a four-year schedule instead of the current five-year timeline.
- The changes are outlined in the city’s proposed Fiscal Year 2026 budget, which will go into effect Oct. 1 pending City Council approval next month.
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- Sen. Cruz, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, which oversees the industry, is at the leading edge of a movement to allow the country's AI companies to grow their technology unfettered.
- After a setback in blocking state regulations on AI earlier this year, the Texas Republican is now rumored to be working on a more comprehensive bill that would create a federal framework for the industry.
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- The city of Corpus Christi’s proposed $1.27 billion budget for Fiscal Year 2025–26 includes about $40 million in technology-related funding.
- $21 million is allocated to the city’s IT Fund.
- Other allocations include $9 million for the MetroCom Fund and $159,000 for the Municipal Court Technology Fund.
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- The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is soliciting offers from vendors to provide traffic management software under a new statewide contract.
- The software will need to integrate with TxDOT’s existing technology environment, offer compatibility for data exchange and provide capacity for future expansion.
- TxDOT requires a detailed explanation of all artificial intelligence functionalities to be included or introduced at any point during the accepted contract period.
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- In a statement to Industry Insider — Texas, TDLR confirmed Texas Lottery Commission operations and personnel will transition to the agency on Sept. 1.
- Most TLC staff will continue in their roles within the new Lottery and Charitable Bingo division within TDLR.
- Texas Lottery leadership will remain, although TDLR has signaled that it will continue evaluating processes and may implement additional changes following the transition.
The W. Walworth Harrison Public Library will receive a share of $4.1 million for broadband upgrades and digital access improvements.
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- The IT Fund makes up the largest portion of Arlington’s tech spending, totaling $24.3 million.
- Of that amount, $5.5 million is set aside for IT projects.
- The budget includes $3.9 million for the replacement of the Planning and Development Services Department’s permitting platform, known as AMANDA.
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- The new system has processed 3.1 million payments totaling $614 million since going live on June 12.
- As part of the launch, OAG also introduced two self-service portals aimed at improving user access and communication.
- In 2024, OAG streamlined processes within its Child Support Division with the help of a search tool powered by artificial intelligence.
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