In the first half of 2024, the Governor’s Office spent more than $440 million with the Texas Facilities Commission, as well as purchases for travel, tourism and economic data.
The planning documents, due to the state June 1, guide state budgeting and give the industry a look at what opportunities may lie ahead.
Following a 2023 legislative package to advance microchip production in Texas, Gov. Greg Abbott has announced a group of leaders from higher education and the private sector to add weight to the efforts.
This year’s report includes summaries of high-dollar efforts, many spearheaded in the 88th legislative session.
The council will assess the landscape, legal and ethical concerns, and state government use. Its seven members will begin reviewing reports this summer.
These members include two academics, a legal expert and a cyber professional; they will help shape AI use by state government agencies.
The JETI Act aims to attract large, capital-intensive economic development projects that bring new capital investment and create new, good-paying jobs in Texas communities.
Texas is accepting State and Local Government Cybersecurity Grant Program applications through mid-March; grants allow for cyber enhancements at the local level.
The bulk of spending in November went to the Texas Facilities Commission, along with funds to a state website provider and an events manager.
More money is headed to law enforcement agencies across the state, including $4.8 million for body-worn cameras.
As the deadline nears for governor appointments to the new council, state leaders continue to remind public- and private-sector technologists of their thoughts and concerns on AI use.
During the 2022-2023 fiscal year, the Texas Department of Transportation led the spending on IT goods among all departments.
The dashboard, created by the Texas Department of State Health Services, compiles data on fentanyl and other drug poisoning-related deaths from 2014 to 2023.
Recently signed legislation established the state’s Artificial Intelligence Advisory Council to study and monitor AI tech developed, employed or procured by state agencies.
The biennial budget contains millions for state agencies to begin modernization projects and to purchase IT goods and services.
Last week, lawmakers passed HB 4, otherwise known as the Texas Data Privacy and Security Act. If signed by Gov. Abbott, the law would regulate businesses’ collection of personal data.
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.
The governor has enlisted the state's public safety and technology agencies to assist others in efforts to keep TikTok off of state-issued devices.
All grant funding will go toward ensuring school safety and security.
A cultural office residing within the office of the governor is looking for a web-hosted solution.
Amid growing unease across state governments, state says no to the app on government-issued devices.
An Austin firm will manage an account worth $50 million for the top state agency.
Updates begin on which departments will see a bump due to inflation — and which ones won't.
