IT Caucus

The Innovation & Technology Caucus of the Texas Legislature works to bridge the gap between Legislators and tech industry leaders.

Chaired by @VoteGiovanni

[IT Caucus @ITCaucus]

Last week, IT Caucus members visited @SpaceX McGregor rocket development facility and @Baylor BRIC Center for student research. These visits highlighted Texas’s leadership in advanced technologies, from rockets to cybersecurity, and its commitment to developing the workforce.

[IT Caucus @ITCaucus]

We joined Powerhouse Texas, the Manufacturing Caucus, and the Texas Energy & Climate Caucus to tour @t1energy and discuss where AI meets energy. We’re committed to driving innovation in Texas while strengthening our state’s energy independence.

[IT Caucus @ITCaucus]

Today the IT Caucus visited @siliconlabs, a fabless semiconductor leader in wireless IoT chips & recipient of $23M in Texas CHIPS funding.

We appreciate their commitment to Texas & look forward to growing innovation here at home with their expertise and continued leadership.

[IT Caucus @ITCaucus]

Congratulations to our IT Caucus Freshman of the Year @_VincentPerez_ ! We’re proud to recognize his leadership and impact in his first session, and are excited to work with him on technology policy in sessions to come. #txlege

[IT Caucus @ITCaucus]

Exciting times in North Texas! The 2024 North Texas Innovation Tour brought together Texas Legislators and industry leaders to dive into the latest tech innovations and the vibrant state of our local tech scene. Thank you to our partners for this amazing event!

[IT Caucus @ITCaucus]

Please join Chairman Giovanni Capriglione and Danny Mittnacht tomorrow for a virtual discussion on AI policy in the Texas House. #txlege (email: [email protected] to RSVP)

[Texas Association of Manufacturers @TXManufacturers]

@TXManufacturers President & CEO Tony Bennett joined a panel at the '24 Innovation & Tech Forum on technological advancements and their impact on the TX #energy grid. Thx to Chair @toddahunter for leading a robust discussion with industry leaders. @VoteGiovanni @ITCaucus #txlege

[Glenn Hamer @GlennHamer]

Brilliant @ITCaucus keynote on AI, semiconductors and tech @JCHartzell @UTAustin. Thanks to UT Austin everything isn’t only bigger in Texas, it’s faster. Count @txbiz in for continued support of UT Austin. Honor to introduce President Hartzell. Big fan.

[Angelia Orr @angelia_orr]

Starting out the day with an important presentation on artificial intelligence @WillHurd @VoteGiovanni

[Glenn Hamer @GlennHamer]

Inspiring keynote on AI @WillHurd following opening remarks from IT Caucus Chair @VoteGiovanni. Hurd said we need practical AI applications similar to toasters were an early practical application for electricity. Use AI! AI will define 21st century & augment human innovation.

[IT Caucus @ITCaucus]

For the last panel of the 2024 Innovation & Technology Forum, Chairman @VoteGiovanni leads a panel on balancing innovation and regulation.

Chairman Capriglione is joined by experts from @AirbnbPolicy, @USChamberTech, @futureofprivacy, and @OpenAI

#txlege

[Ann Johnson @VoteAnnJohnson]

I enjoyed moderating today's panel on how technology advances are shaping the Texas workforce with @TXWorkforce, @aurora_inno, @indeed and @stcjaguars. Thank you @ITCaucus for hosting the Texas Innovation & Technology Forum. #txlege

[IT Caucus @ITCaucus]

Thank you to UT Austin President @JCHartzell for delivering the lunch keynote at the 2024 Innovation & Technology Forum!

President Hartzell highlighted the university's investments in the "Year of AI" and gave his thought on how to grow our innovation ecosystem
#txlege

[IT Caucus @ITCaucus]

Next at the 2024 Innovation & Technology Forum, Rep. @VoteAnnJohnson is moderating a panel all about preparing our workforce for the jobs of tomorrow.

This panel includes leaders from @TXWorkforce, @aurora_inno, @indeed, and @stcjaguars!

#txlege

[IT Caucus @ITCaucus]

We're talking about powering the future at the 2024 Innovation & Technology Forum!

Chairman @toddahunter is leading a panel all about meeting our future energy needs with leaders from @DCC_org, @ERCOT_ISO, @TXblockchain_, and @TXManufacturers

#txlege

[IT Caucus @ITCaucus]

The 2024 Innovation & Technology Forum is in full swing!

Rep. @DonnaHowardTX is moderating our first panel on the future of government technology with experts from @TxDOT, @Rackspace, @Google, and @DeloitteOnTech

#txlege

[Donna Howard @DonnaHowardTX]

At reception for 2024 Innovation & Technology Forum which kicks off tomorrow. @VoteGiovanni @AngeliaOrrForTX @ITCaucus @txbiz @TechNetUpdate #txlege

[Lee Bratcher @lee_bratcher]

Congratulations to ⁦@VoteGiovanni⁩ and the ⁦@ITCaucus⁩ for hosting a sold out Innovation and Technology Caucus Forum to ensure Texas remains a tech leader! I’m looking forward to speaking on a panel with Chairman Hunter and others later today.

[IT Caucus @ITCaucus]

We're starting off the sold out 2024 Innovation & Technology Forum with a brilliant keynote from @WillHurd on cyber security, AI, ...and toasters!

#txlege

[Senator Tan Parker @TanParkerTX]

Tune in this morning to the AI Advisory Council.
On the agenda:
- Review Automated Decision-Making System Inventory Reports
- Testimony from local governments
- Public testimony on a State Code of Ethics for AI.
https://t.co/6gGsbrfuWb