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- Myers spent nearly 14 years at the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
- He announced the move in a LinkedIn post, where he expressed gratitude for mentors and emphasized a continued commitment to public service.
- Myers joins DIR during a leadership transition, with Amanda Crawford appointed insurance commissioner and Tony Sauerhoff now serving as interim CIO.
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A consortium established by the Legislature is moving forward on connecting students to providers across the state.
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The state’s economic development and tourism group published its 2023-2024 economic development guide, offering a comprehensive view of Texas’ business climate, infrastructure and workforce.
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The city works to restore all systems as the region’s IT leaders follow developments.
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