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- AI training will be mandatory for state and local government employees starting in FY 2026 under House Bill 3512.
- DIR will certify at least five training programs that meet new criteria focused on responsible AI use, risk mitigation and accessibility.
- Submission guidance is expected by the end of January.
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The utility is seeking a service with an online banking portal that allows for digital reporting, fraud protection services and collections.
This agency focuses on the built environment and plans to spend more on outsourced IT staffing.
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The Texas Highway Patrol, which currently trains commissioned personnel in a traditional classroom setting, is requesting VR/AR solutions for realistic training scenarios in a controlled environment.
According to Jay Waldo, CIO for the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, the agency’s largest upcoming project in terms of spending is a replacement for its back-end consolidated financial system.
The Port Commission has approved a $428 million overall operating budget for the coming year and $745 million for capital planning.
The commission is looking for a vendor capable of maintaining its web environment during peak traffic spikes.
The agency has published a pre-solicitation to migrate the benefits system for WIC recipients, a project set for the coming year.
Although ATP is a smaller agency, Director of Information Technology Bruce Hermes anticipates approximately $10 billion passing through the organization.
One county has created a CTO position; the other continues to be down a CIO but has advertised for an assistant director.
The areas to be addressed by the CAD/RMS system include police and fire mobile units, uniform crime reporting, jail booking, animal control and more.
Matthew Hall will lead modernization and tech initiatives tied to the university's goal of being a top-tier research institute.
The agency issued an RFP seeking an experienced vendor to build a CMS platform, design a website and maintain it.
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Winners stepped up their municipalities’ digital offerings and other IT processes; one of the noted Dallas initiatives is its monthly accountability reporting.
His resume includes roles in Dallas County and the cities of Denton and Garland, all in technology.
The requested talent assessment tool must assist the agency in identifying leadership skills and high-potential, high-performing individuals for key positions.
The latest City Council approval marks at least $9 million in multiyear agreements geared toward information technology security that Dallas city elected officials have signed off on since April.
Hundreds of K-12 schools asked for bond money for devices and building upgrades including networks and tech infrastructure, among other planned purchasing. Here are four of the highest.
The system must support manual input data and data from the electronic interfaces of designated airlines on flight activity and facility resource utilization for gate planning.
The Center for Digital Government recognized El Paso in the annual awards program for the IT department’s support of city strategic planning with new cross-departmental data and processes.
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