Texas has obligated at least 98 percent of its funding, but state and local governments will be forced to return pandemic relief funds if not properly obligated by the end of December.
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission has outlined the funding needed for the continued TIERS modernization at about $46 million in the coming biennium, with additional funds through 2030.
The proposed IT capital budget is about $26 million more than what TxDOT was granted for the same expenses in Fiscal Year 2024-25.
The planning documents, due to the state June 1, guide state budgeting and give the industry a look at what opportunities may lie ahead.
Summer is around the corner; in even years, this means strategic planning and budget request deadlines prior to the Legislature’s January 2025 convening.
As state agencies wind down spending, vendors can find various tech wants and needs in strategic and budget documents.
As part of the state budget process, agencies submitted strategic planning and Legislative Appropriations Requests over the past year.
The agency’s director is asking lawmakers to approve a $467 million active-shooter facility.
The Texas Department of Information Resources is among the agencies seeking additional budget funds for IT needs.
Cybersecurity funding is among the millions of dollars that higher ed would like to receive.
These requests are part of a plan to enhance data-driven decision-making for public service.
Technology-related funding is part of many 2024 "exceptional items" requests, which are compiled in a 94-page report.
Technology-related funding is part of many requests, which have been compiled in a 94-page report.
The leadership shares how planning and working ahead of budget allocations had a positive impact.
The upgrade will cost an estimated $750,000.
The process begins during the spring of the year before the January opening of the biennial legislative session.
