Technology officials said it didn't make sense to invest in another expensive machine as agencies modernize their applications.

Rapid response during the health crisis was facilitated by strong relationships with agency customers, says Texas CIO Amanda Crawford.

Beth Noveck, a professor at New York University, previously served as the White House's deputy chief technology officer.

Technology veteran Christopher Rein, who most recently served in cybersecurity roles with the state, will inherit an IT consolidation effort launched by his predecessor.