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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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Successful bidders will be awarded a cooperative contract through Region 2 ESC’s purchasing program, Goodbuy.
The San Marcos City Council is scheduled to consider a proposal to build a data center on 786 acres southeast of Old Bastrop Road and Francis Harris Lane.
The replacement, referred to by TDCJ as the Corrections Information Technology System 2.0, will handle inmate and parole operational functions.
House Bill 5196 had near-unanimous approval in both the House and Senate, which protects it from veto.
The transportation agency is providing its team members with the tools to create their own internal-facing applications.
The council is redesigning its website for Commute Solutions, a service that offers assistance in finding sustainable travel options.
The Texas Lottery has received criticism from lawmakers in the past for allowing app-assisted purchases of lottery tickets.
The Department of Public Safety is looking for a unified solution to combat AI deepfakes and social engineering.
The bill would also allow ERCOT, which oversees the Texas power grid, to make more accurate demand projections.
The mobility authority requires a cloud-based, turnkey application with added human resources functionality.
Patrick previously assumed the role of interim CIO in early February following the former IT director's promotion.
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Austin's previous CISO, Shirley Erp, announced her retirement this week after five years with the city.
The county is seeking solutions within its Azure Government and Amazon Web Services environments, and is ruling out prebuilt vendor solutions for this contract.
Texans have raised alarms about safety concerns of driverless vehicles, including instances of the vehicles stalling and crashing.
This full-time position offers a monthly salary ranging from $11,298 to $13,714, dependent upon experience.
Erp’s experience in the public sector spans back to 1980, where she joined the city of San Antonio as a systems programmer.
The solution must support high-performance rendering for multiple display protocols, desktop clone technology and real-time application delivery.
Through the Texas Broadband Development Office, the state will award successful applicants with a maximum grant of $500 million.
Contracts established from this solicitation will be made available to more than 2,500 members of the department's national cooperative purchasing program.
If passed, oversight of the Texas Lottery would move to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation and a new advisory committee.
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