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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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Massimo Scicali will exit his role as head of enterprise applications delivery for Dallas Area Rapid Transit after nine years with the public transit provider.
Part of the Texas Workforce Commission’s Workforce Solutions network, GCWB serves the 13-county Houston-Galveston region.
The public school network is searching for cybersecurity services that are eligible for universal service support funds.
Texas Department of Public Safety CIO Jessica Ballew assumed the role in September 2024 after Bryan Lane's retirement.
UTHSCSA is the largest academic research institution in South Texas, boasting an annual operating budget of $1.46 billion.
The platform will be used to monitor prisons along the Texas-Mexico border and transcribe spoken data.
CPA’s goal is to streamline its identity management efforts through improved automation and simplification of compliance and governance activities.
The analyst will conduct forensic analysis of compromised systems, identify threats and vulnerabilities, and develop intelligence to guide security strategies statewide.
The county details its needs for a solution that can handle resource allocation, address personnel vacancies during court proceedings and generate data-driven insights.
Half the bills address artificial intelligence; the others deal with a variety of issues including state agency websites.
Digital Realty, which is currently headquartered in Austin, is asking to modify an agreement it initially struck with the Dallas City Council in 2021.
Muth joined DFPS as commissioner in January 2023, bringing more than 20 years of public-sector experience to the agency.
Personal data stored in the downloaded records included first and last names, addresses and driver's license numbers.
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.
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.
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.
Both bills reached Gov. Greg Abbott's desk as the 89th legislative session came to a close on Monday.
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