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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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- Nearly 90 percent of the projected IT spending will be focused on modernizing the George Bush Intercontinental Airport’s Automated People Mover (APM) System.
- The next largest project is a $13 million implementation of the SAP S/4HANA enterprise resource planning system.
- The city has plans to migrate at least two systems to the cloud.
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- The district is seeking vendors to deliver an enterprise-scale solution across thousands of endpoint devices.
- The effort is part of the Federal Communications Commission’s three-year Schools and Libraries Cybersecurity Pilot Program.
- The initiative centers on patch management, identity protection and network access controls.
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- The county aims to gather details on available technologies and best practices for an integration platform that could support a wide range of justice system stakeholders.
- The judicial web system currently serves as the central system for more than 100 courts and multiple agencies.
- The county processes more than 70,000 civil cases annually and over 30,000 criminal cases through the platform each month.
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- H-GAC requires a solution that will replace the council’s current system and support a full life cycle of project tracking
- The new platform is intended to be mobile compatible, support multiple user roles across agencies and integrate with existing systems.
- The selected contractor will provide hosting, configuration and annual technical support.
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- A report produced by the Texas Association of Business (TAB) shows significant population and economic growth in Collin County.
- Plano hosts major business and technology companies like Toyota, JPMorgan Chase and Hewlett-Packard.
- AI usage is surging among Texas businesses, fueling growth in productivity and profitability.
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- The library is looking to modernize its information security via the Federal Communications Commission’s three-year Schools and Libraries Cybersecurity Pilot Program.
- The library seeks a managed solution to safeguard about 1,000 public-facing Windows machines used by patrons.
- Identity and access management services will also play a key role.
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- The city's proposed budget includes $166 million for Austin Technology Services (ATS).
- Two-thirds of ATS' proposed budget would be allocated to its information and technology fund.
- $12 million has been transferred from the city's Information Security Department to ATS.
The analyst will monitor security alerts, perform forensic investigations and help guide response to cybersecurity threats.
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- The preliminary budget includes nearly $1 million for IT operations and maintenance.
- $550,000 has been allocated for enterprise resource planning software.
- The budget includes funding for a new assistant director of IT position at an annual cost of $133,000.
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- Workforce Solutions Cameron (WFSC) provides employment and training services under the Texas Workforce Commission’s workforce network.
- WFSC's website was last updated in 2017.
- The chosen contractor is expected to conduct a full content audit, optimize user experience and ensure compliance with federal accessibility standards.
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- Intel informed the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) on Wednesday that it would lay off 110 workers in its Austin office.
- IBM informed the TWC last week that it will close its facility in Coppell, laying off 59 employees.
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- The bulk of new investments appear in the Austin District, where TxDOT is proposing $32 million in projects along the I-35 corridor.
- The draft also underscores continued investment in infrastructure that supports smart mobility and emission reduction goals.
- TxDOT is administering $75 million through the Carbon Reduction Program for non-urban areas.
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- The budget bill for Fiscal Years 2026-2027 grants DPS a $133 million IT capital budget.
- Jessica Ballew, who assumed the role in September 2024, is the department’s chief information officer.
- Ballew will headline an Industry Insider — Texas member briefing July 23.
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- TWC is seeking a fully developed, web-based platform that enables individuals to store, manage and share their academic and workforce credentials.
- The solution aims to support the state’s goal of addressing the middle-skills gap by helping job seekers track credentials and share verified information with employers.
The agenda has four legislative items dedicated to relief funding, flood warning system improvements, strengthening flood emergency communications and natural disaster preparation and recovery.
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- The petition calls on the city of Kerrville and Kerr County Commissioners' Court to install an outdoor early warning siren system for life-threatening emergencies.
- The petition had gained 39,344 signatures as of Thursday morning.
- It remains unclear how Kerr County’s existing set of emergency monitors was deficient or if it failed during the deadly July 4 flash flooding along the Guadalupe River.
Olear previously served as IBM’s principal manager for the U.S. public sector, specifically leading the company’s data/AI and automation businesses.
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- The Harris County Commissioners Court voted unanimously to create a Harris County Broadband Task Force.
- More than 171,000 homes in Harris County do not have a broadband connection.
- Harris County Universal Services CIO and Executive Director Sindhu Menon will lead the task force.
According to the agency’s request for information, TxDOT is surveying vendors on bridge inventory system best practices.
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- The requested software includes screen readers, real-time document remediation, accessible alternative format generation and more.
- The software must be integrable with the Canvas learning management system.
Previously, SoS CIO Dan Teczar served as both the agency's CIO and its CDO.
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