- Federal funds flowing into the Lone Star State - 12/17/2001
As businesses in the private sector cut spending and aggressively pursue commercial opportunities because of the country's economic situation, the public sector marketplace becomes more appealing... [more]
- Agencies gear up for fight against terrorism - 12/03/2001
There's been a flurry of activity on the state level as Texas attempts to steel its infrastructure and protect its people against terrorism. Emergency concerns involving communications, information exchange, evacuation procedure and "first response" protection are critical topics... [more]
- Terrorist threats prompt government spending - 11/19/2001
Recent events in American history have provided business opportunities with patriotic overtones never before imagined. While many have discussed the negative financial ramifications caused by the terrorist attacks, there also will be opportunities from governmental sectors because of new needs and demands.. [more]
- Don't overlook counties as a source of revenue - 11/05/2001
State government is a high-profile buyer of goods, spending millions each year with vendors and service providers of all types. It could be tempting for private contractors to focus only on state agencies because these contracts are historically quite large... [more]
- Telecom agency awards millions in state grants - 10/22/2001
The state Telecommunications Infrastructure Fund Board recently awarded millions of dollars in grant funding for fiscal 2001-02. Many of the grants went to local entities and, as a result, numerous opportunities will be available for local vendors and service providers to sell telecommunications technology equipment and services... [more]
- Flood of projects would come from proposition - 10/08/2001
Generally, most people don't get excited reading about a proposed constitutional amendment. This column, however, is intended to be an exception... [more]
- Proposition promises to create state windfall - 09/24/2001
On Nov. 6, voters in Texas will be asked to approve several bond propositions passed by the Legislature in the last session. One proposition, if passed, will be of tremendous interest and value to construction contractors... [more]
- Texas agencies spend billions with vendors - 08/13/2001
Vertical markets are nearly a thing of the past. In the public and private sectors, few will argue against the benefits and cost savings that can be achieved through outsourcing... [more]
- New Fiscal Year Brings Business Opportunities - 07/09/2001
After the legislative session ends, serious research begins for most companies that sell to the public sector... [more]
- Digital government initiatives run on fast track - 06/25/2001
Digital government initiatives are on a fast track everywhere, and Texas government is no exception... [more]
- Training opportunities about to abound in Texas - 06/04/2001
In Texas, state agencies begin winding down year-end spending as August approaches. On Sept. 1, a new fiscal year will begin... [more]
- TPrivacy efforts may mean public opportunities - 05/04/2001
From Washington, D.C., to Austin, debates are never-ending about the privacy of electronic records and how public records should handled... [more]
- Legislation may yield opportunities for vendors - 04/20/2001
State Sen. David Sibley, R-Waco, known as the "father" of the Telecommunications Infrastructure Fund, has introduced new legislation that would extend the program and emphasize equal access to technology services in rural and underserved areas... [more]
