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Texas ITSAC Program Investigation

IT Staff Augmentation Contracts · H-1B Visa Dependency · Named Worker Analysis

1,382
ITSAC Contracts
$404,314,017
Total Spent
95
H-1B Vendors
222
Named Workers
16
Non-Competitive
28
Agencies

Statewide Assessment

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Key Findings
    Systemic Concerns
    Recommended Actions
    Overall Risk:
    0/10

    Agency Assessments

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    Railroad Commission
    LOW · 0/10
    Contracts
    184
    Total Value
    $91,356,649
    Active
    125
    Non-Comp
    0
    H-1B Vendors
    26
    Named Workers
    21
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    H-1B Assessment
    Named Workers
    Jag Nanugonda, Shahid Mohammed, Sangeetha Ganesan, Gary Bashian, Aamer Iqbal, Ravinder Shukla, Venkata Mudda, Prasad Panwalker, Jeremy Scott, Greg Hossner, Khaja Agnigundala, Benjamin Rim, Lee Basey, Prasad Kulkarni, Kiran Reddy, Steven Meyer, Silvia Macias, Srinivas Reddy, David Seller, Arslan Farooq, Temp Employee
    H-1B Vendors
    3CORE SYSTEMS INC, TAPROOT SOLUTIONS INC, ADAMAS TECHNOLOGIES INC, CGI TECHNOLOGIES AND SOLUTIONS INC, TEKSYSTEMS, V-SOFT CONSULTING GROUP INC, HCL GLOBAL SYSTEMS INC, C&T INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY CONSULTING INC, CONQUEST CONSULTING LLC, AMER TECHNOLOGY INC, CYNOSURE TECHNOLOGIES LLC, Infojini Inc, DATSON360 LLC, LANCESOFT INC, LANCESOFT, INC., NAGARRO INC, M9 CONSULTING INC, SAVVY TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS LLC, Taproot Solutions, Inc., DatamanUSA, ALLIED CONSULTANTS, INC., ALLIED CONSULTANTS INC, INNOSOUL INC, CLOUD CONSULTING SERVICES INC, PRELUDE SYSTEMS INC, NF CONSULTING SERVICES
    Top Vendors
    BANSAR TECHNOLOGIES INC23
    NIPUN SYSTEMS INC13
    C&T INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY13
    SRB SYSTEMS INC11
    ALLIED CONSULTANTS10
    Risk Score:
    0/10
    Office of the Attorney General
    LOW · 0/10
    Contracts
    300
    Total Value
    $84,522,356
    Active
    27
    Non-Comp
    2
    H-1B Vendors
    30
    Named Workers
    54
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    H-1B Assessment
    Named Workers
    ardue, Vobilisetty, Zhang, Walker, Kumar, Adams, Kolla, Tiwari, CSD, Joseph, Ambati, ingh, Mallireddy, Golla, Dantuluri, Davis, Cole, Alam, Demers, Avirneni, Reddy, Kane, Michetti, Vundemodalu, Nolen, Mercier, Kandiboyina, Chaudhary, erla, axena, Rahim, Lakkam, Gaitonde, Kumar Nelakurthi, Sunkara, Butani, Alabotaram, Edara, Britton, Iqbal, Mohan, Neerukonda, Lakshmi, Kumar Devandla, Ravuri, Lamb, Lalchandani, Agarwal, Meena, Khader, Goka, Hight, Sama, Mainframe OPCON
    H-1B Vendors
    IDEA TECHNOLOGIES LLC, TEKSYSTEMS, CYNOSURE TECHNOLOGIES LLC, ALPHAPRIMETECH INC, LANCESOFT INC, M9 CONSULTING INC, CONQUEST CONSULTING LLC, BUZZCLAN LLC, ESOLVIT INC., SAVVY TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS LLC, APS SYSTEMS INC, INTELIBLUE LLC, NF CONSULTING SERVICES, INFOJINI, INC., CLOUD CONSULTING SERVICES INC, Taproot Solutions, Inc., ARRATI INC, DATAMANUSA, LLC, 22ND CENTURY TECHNOLOGIES INC, NTT DATA AMERICAS INC, THE EVOLVERS GROUP LP, E-CONSULTING INC, ACTIUM INC, INFOJINI INC, COGENT INFOTECH CORPORATION, CYNET SYSTEMS INC, PRELUDE SYSTEMS INC, ALLIED CONSULTANTS INC, ACCESS SCIENCES CORPORATION, GB TECH INC
    Top Vendors
    BANSAR TECHNOLOGIES INC18
    NEOS CONSULTING GROUP LLC16
    LOBLOLLY CONSULTING LLC16
    NIPUN SYSTEMS INC13
    NF CONSULTING SERVICES H-1B13
    Risk Score:
    0/10
    Texas Education Agency
    MEDIUM · 6/10
    Texas Education Agency Funnels $53M in IT Contracts to Vendor Network With Heavy H-1B Dependency
    Contracts
    299
    Total Value
    $53,547,768
    Active
    175
    Non-Comp
    0
    H-1B Vendors
    40
    Named Workers
    0
    The Texas Education Agency has distributed 299 IT staffing contracts worth over $53.5 million across 100 vendors, with 40% of those vendors — including major staffing firms like Deloitte, US Tech Solutions, and 22nd Century Technologies — maintaining H-1B visa petitions, signaling significant reliance on foreign worker pipelines for state government IT work. The concentration of contracts among a small number of top vendors, with STECK SYSTEMS alone holding 20 contracts, raises questions about de facto preferred vendor relationships despite the absence of formally non-competitive awards. The complete absence of named individual workers in contract documentation makes it impossible to verify whether billed workers are legitimately qualified, appropriately compensated, or represent genuine labor market competition. Texas taxpayers are funding an IT staffing apparatus with insufficient transparency to determine whether American workers are being passed over in favor of lower-cost visa-dependent labor.
    H-1B Assessment
    With 40 of 100 vendors maintaining H-1B petitions, TEA's contractor ecosystem is structurally dependent on firms that actively recruit and place foreign visa workers, raising legitimate concerns about whether the program is displacing qualified American IT professionals who could fill these state government roles. The presence of high-volume national H-1B staffing firms alongside smaller specialty shops suggests this is not incidental but a defining feature of how TEA sources its IT labor.
    Named Workers
    H-1B Vendors
    AMER TECHNOLOGY INC, E-CONSULTING INC, RESOURCESOFT INC, RESOLVE TECH SOLUTIONS, INC., CYNOSURE TECHNOLOGIES LLC, HCL GLOBAL SYSTEMS INC, COGENT DATA SOLUTIONS LLC, CLOUD CONSULTING SERVICES INC, CAMBAY CONSULTING LLC, STECK SYSTEMS, ADAMAS TECHNOLOGIES INC, ALREK BUSINESS SOLUTIONS INC, AMZUR TECHNOLOGIES INC, I2U SYSTEMS INC, NEXTGEN INFORMATION SERVICES, INC, IDEA TECHNOLOGIES LLC, M9 CONSULTING INC, JUDGE TECHNICAL SERVICES INC, US TECH SOLUTIONS INC, TRYFACTA INC, DELOITTE CONSULTING LLP, 22ND CENTURY TECHNOLOGIES INC, SMART INFORMATION MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS INC, DATSON360 LLC, TEKGENCE INC, PROLIM GLOBAL CORPORATION, SAVVY TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS LLC, medcomp Corporation, Broadaxis, AGREEYA SOLUTIONS INC, ALIS SOFTWARE LLC, CONQUEST CONSULTING LLC, INTERNATIONAL PROJECTS CONSULTANCY SVCS, ONDATA INC, APEX SYSTEMS LLC, CALIFORNIA CREATIVE SOLUTIONS INC, PRELUDE SYSTEMS INC, ROSE INTERNATIONAL INC, INDOTRONIX INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION, DATA SYSTEMS INTEGRATION GROUP, INC
    Top Vendors
    STECK SYSTEMS INC20
    NIPUN SYSTEMS INC13
    BANSAR TECHNOLOGIES INC12
    ATHOMTECH INC12
    C&T CONSULTING SERVICES LLP12
    ⚠ 40 of 100 vendors (40%) have H-1B petitions on file, suggesting systemic reliance on visa-dependent workforce pipelines within a single state agency's contractor pool
    ⚠ Top 5 vendors by contract count hold 69 of 299 contracts (23%), indicating de facto vendor concentration despite zero formally logged non-competitive awards
    ⚠ Zero named workers in any contract documentation eliminates basic accountability for who is actually performing state government IT work
    ⚠ Presence of large national H-1B-heavy staffing firms like Deloitte, US Tech Solutions, and 22nd Century Technologies alongside smaller boutique firms suggests layered subcontracting arrangements that may obscure true labor sourcing
    → Request payroll and I-9 records from TEA's top 10 vendors to determine the visa status breakdown of workers actually placed on state contracts
    → Audit STECK SYSTEMS INC's 20 contracts to determine whether the award pattern reflects informal preferred vendor status circumventing competitive procurement rules
    → Investigate whether any H-1B petition wages filed with DOL by the 40 flagged vendors fall below prevailing wages for equivalent Texas state IT roles, indicating wage depression
    → File open records requests for vendor invoices and worker resumes submitted to TEA to identify whether subcontracting chains obscure the true employer of placed workers
    Risk Score:
    6/10
    Department of Motor Vehicles
    LOW · 0/10
    Contracts
    90
    Total Value
    $39,371,335
    Active
    14
    Non-Comp
    6
    H-1B Vendors
    5
    Named Workers
    6
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    H-1B Assessment
    Named Workers
    Temporary Staff, taffing, ITSAC, taffing Contractor, Contractor, Temporary Staffing
    H-1B Vendors
    TRYFACTA INC, TEKSYSTEMS, TEKSYSTEMS, INC., TEK SYSTEMS INC, NF CONSULTING SERVICES
    Top Vendors
    TEKSYSTEMS H-1B13
    APEX SYSTEMS INC9
    BANSAR TECHNOLOGIES INC8
    NEOS CONSULTING GROUP LLC8
    TEXAS GOVLINK INC7
    Risk Score:
    0/10
    Family and Protective Services, Department of
    LOW · 0/10
    Contracts
    205
    Total Value
    $39,087,057
    Active
    116
    Non-Comp
    0
    H-1B Vendors
    18
    Named Workers
    98
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    H-1B Assessment
    Named Workers
    Ashwini Bell, Noelita Lugo, Madhu Krishn, arameswaraR, Barinder Man, angita Bari, Ricky Ratley, Kalyan Dodla, arvendra Ae, omnath Hatt, GP Sankarana, amela Chala, rithika Ann, Vasudha Bai, Ayyappa Pare, hilpa Sridh, Anitha Potlu, ilpa Aluri, Murthi Ekamb, BRENT JONES, tephen Gonz, Esther Reshm, Ashraf Ismai, Vamsi Nambur, Vamsi, avanD Madhu, Bharga Tumma, Chaitanya La, Rajas Chenga, andeep Vupp, Naveen Mall, Anand Mishr, Fahad Mohamm, Carrie Raymo, ergio Pere, Fahad Ibrahi, AvinashR Chi, Anusha Chanu, Kiran Kumar, ravanthi Na, RangaRao Gad, Gandharva Pi, riram Suri, Ravi Kannipo, Anusha Chitl, Venkata Pesa, Zaid Ilyas, umit Achali, Andrew Morri, antosh Redd, VenkataS Kon, rashant Ha, Joshua Pand, Kathryn Wilk, Alia Johnson, Thomas Black, Manjari Shah, Anusha Yarla, Nabeel Bhat, Vivekan Mitt, Mark Samuels, Keerthi Kaus, Robin Thoma, VishnuP Raya, Dilawar Shai, Madhava Alla, rinivas Kan, Tankem Willi, Bharath Boru, VenkatSharat, RadhaK Medas, arishKumar, Mariadasu Na, DanyKiran Va, hilip Dalto, wetha Akin, Rehana Sulta, KrishnaT Gut, VishnuP Vall, Roaf Syed, ManiSound Si, Madhavi Lask, NaveenK Mand, Robert Klein, hreya Punya, rinivas Pok, Zakaria Nay, ubhash Goll, Indira Suram, abita Ghim, indhuja Ral, Veneesw Shan, AdithyaK Kes, Adanma Akogu, Deepthi Nand, unita Kanta, Nabin Ghimir, Nidhi Sodhan
    H-1B Vendors
    LORHAN CORPORATION INC, SAVVY TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS LLC, CAMBAY CONSULTING LLC, 22ND CENTURY TECHNOLOGIES INC, ABACUS SERVICE CORPORATION, ADAMAS TECHNOLOGIES INC, Arnamy Inc, CLOUD CONSULTING SERVICES INC, COGENT DATA SOLUTIONS LLC, Digerati Systems Inc, E-CONSULTING INC, INNOSOUL INC, SMART INFORMATION MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS INC, IDEA TECHNOLOGIES LLC, APS SYSTEMS INC, CALIFORNIA CREATIVE SOLUTIONS, INC, CONQUEST CONSULTING LLC, AGREE YA SOLUTIONS INC
    Top Vendors
    NIPUN SYSTEMS INC32
    BANSAR TECHNOLOGIES INC21
    SRB SYSTEMS INC11
    LOBLOLLY CONSULTING LLC9
    CONQUEST CONSULTING, LLC9
    Risk Score:
    0/10
    Department of Insurance
    LOW · 0/10
    Contracts
    46
    Total Value
    $19,912,130
    Active
    19
    Non-Comp
    0
    H-1B Vendors
    8
    Named Workers
    0
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    H-1B Assessment
    Named Workers
    H-1B Vendors
    AMER TECHNOLOGY INC, E-CONSULTING INC, ALLIED CONSULTANTS, INC., INNOSOUL INC, INDOTRONIX INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION, CONQUEST CONSULTING LLC, ALLIED CONSULTANTS INC, 22ND CENTURY TECHNOLOGIES INC
    Top Vendors
    NEOS CONSULTING GROUP LLC7
    E-CONSULTING INC H-1B7
    BANSAR TECHNOLOGIES INC5
    INNOSOUL INC H-1B3
    WORKQUEST2
    Risk Score:
    0/10
    Higher Education Coordinating Board
    LOW · 0/10
    Contracts
    40
    Total Value
    $18,951,484
    Active
    10
    Non-Comp
    1
    H-1B Vendors
    4
    Named Workers
    4
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    Named Workers
    Temp, ITSAC, Temporary Staff, Temp Personnel
    H-1B Vendors
    CGI TECHNOLOGIES AND SOLUTIONS INC, MINDFORE INC, OBJECTWIN TECHNOLOGY INC, ESOLVIT INC.
    Top Vendors
    LOBLOLLY CONSULTING LLC12
    NIPUN SYSTEM INC5
    THE IQ BUSINESS GROUP INC4
    OBJECTWIN TECHNOLOGY INC H-1B3
    ESOLVIT INC. H-1B3
    Risk Score:
    0/10
    Department of Agriculture
    LOW · 0/10
    Contracts
    54
    Total Value
    $15,344,365
    Active
    45
    Non-Comp
    0
    H-1B Vendors
    10
    Named Workers
    9
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    Named Workers
    Contractor, Contractor TANS, taffing, TEAMS, TAFF, GIII, Contractors, for TANS, Contract
    H-1B Vendors
    ABACUS SERVICE CORPORATION, IDEA TECHNOLOGIES LLC, WEHIRE TECHNOLOGIES LLC, Zirlen Technologies, Inc, APEX SYSTEMS, LLC., APEX SYSTEMS LLC, ALPHAPRIMETECH INC, INFOJINI INC, SOAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC, ALLIED CONSULTANTS INC
    Top Vendors
    BANSAR TECHNOLOGIES INC6
    CHANDRA TECHNOLOGIES INC5
    ATHOMTECH INC4
    WEHIRE TECHNOLOGIES LLC H-1B4
    APEX SYSTEMS INC3
    Risk Score:
    0/10
    Comptroller of Public Accounts
    LOW · 0/10
    Contracts
    27
    Total Value
    $8,348,412
    Active
    25
    Non-Comp
    0
    H-1B Vendors
    3
    Named Workers
    14
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    H-1B Assessment
    Named Workers
    Joseph Goodman, Shawana Abrams, BALA KATHAVARAYAN, Mahn Nguyen, Ivan Mazoch, CECILIE ENGLE, JP Wardle, Roland Trolinger, rashanth Rajuri, hankar Chidambaram, Vamsheedhar Alija, atya Srivastava, Gary Faires, Carma Hermes
    H-1B Vendors
    RESOURCE INTEGRATORS LLC, 22ND CENTURY TECHNOLOGIES INC, ONDATA INC
    Top Vendors
    RESOURCE INTEGRATORS LLC H-1B10
    NEOS CONSULTING GROUP LLC7
    LUNA DATA SOLUTIONS INC2
    ALLIED CONSULTANTS2
    22ND CENTURY TECHNOLOGIES INC H-1B1
    Risk Score:
    0/10
    Department of Public Safety
    LOW · 0/10
    Contracts
    28
    Total Value
    $6,897,511
    Active
    6
    Non-Comp
    5
    H-1B Vendors
    2
    Named Workers
    7
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    Named Workers
    Mannan, etersen, Chandramohan, gm Mgr, roj Lead, PDirisala Ext, rg Man
    H-1B Vendors
    E-CONSULTING INC, C & T INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY INC
    Top Vendors
    C & T INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY CONSULTING INC7
    NIPUN SYSTEM INC2
    C.B.K. COMPUTING LLC2
    C&T CONSULTING SERVICES LLP2
    BESTICA INC1
    Risk Score:
    0/10
    Parks and Wildlife Department
    LOW · 0/10
    Contracts
    27
    Total Value
    $6,585,010
    Active
    15
    Non-Comp
    0
    H-1B Vendors
    6
    Named Workers
    3
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    H-1B Assessment
    Named Workers
    Quality Assurance, Trini Botello, ShrawaniNepalli
    H-1B Vendors
    ALLIED CONSULTANTS, INC., SOAL TECHNOLOGIES, INTELIBLUE LLC, INFOJINI INC, SAVVY TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS LLC, LANCESOFT INC
    Top Vendors
    NEOS CONSULTING GROUP LLC4
    NIPUN SYSTEM INC3
    LUNA DATA SOLUTIONS INC2
    VOLUBLE SYSTEMS LLC2
    INFOJINI INC H-1B2
    Risk Score:
    0/10
    Department of Criminal Justice
    LOW · 0/10
    Contracts
    15
    Total Value
    $5,482,527
    Active
    6
    Non-Comp
    0
    H-1B Vendors
    3
    Named Workers
    0
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    H-1B Assessment
    Named Workers
    H-1B Vendors
    ALLIED CONSULTANTS, INC., PROCOM SERVICES AMERICA INC, ALLIED CONSULTANTS INC
    Top Vendors
    ALLIED CONSULTANTS INC H-1B5
    NIPUN SYSTEMS INC3
    PROCOM SERVICES AMERICA INC H-1B2
    XPEDIENT TECHNOLOGIES LLC1
    ALLIED CONSULTANTS, INC. H-1B1
    Risk Score:
    0/10
    Alcoholic Beverage Commission
    LOW · 4/10
    Texas TABC IT Staffing Shows Low Transparency Concerns But H-1B Vendor Presence Warrants Monitoring
    Contracts
    20
    Total Value
    $4,002,818
    Active
    5
    Non-Comp
    0
    H-1B Vendors
    2
    Named Workers
    1
    The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission's ITSAC portfolio of 20 contracts totaling $4 million shows a relatively clean competitive bidding record with zero non-competitive awards, suggesting procurement integrity is largely intact. Vendor concentration is notable, with LOBLOLLY CONSULTING LLC and TEKSYSTEMS INC together accounting for 65% of contract activity, raising questions about market dominance in this agency's IT staffing pipeline. Two vendors with H-1B petition histories represent a minority share of the vendor pool, and a single named worker appearing across contracts could indicate dependence on foreign labor for specific technical roles. Taxpayers benefit from the competitive award structure, but the limited vendor diversity of only six unique suppliers suggests a narrow marketplace that may not be delivering optimal value.
    H-1B Assessment
    With two of six vendors — INSPYR SOLUTIONS LLC and ONDATA INC — carrying H-1B petition histories, approximately one-third of TABC's vendor pool has documented foreign labor sponsorship activity, which is disproportionate for a small 6-vendor marketplace. While not disqualifying, this warrants scrutiny of wage rates and whether American workers were genuinely considered before visa-dependent placements were made.
    Named Workers
    Garimilla
    H-1B Vendors
    INSPYR SOLUTIONS LLC, ONDATA INC
    Top Vendors
    LOBLOLLY CONSULTING LLC7
    TEKSYSTEMS INC6
    BANSAR TECHNOLOGIES INC3
    INSPYR SOLUTIONS LLC H-1B2
    WORKQUEST-SERVICES1
    ⚠ Vendor concentration risk: Top 2 vendors (LOBLOLLY and TEKSYSTEMS) hold 65% of contracts, limiting competitive pressure
    ⚠ Two of six vendors (33%) have H-1B petition histories, indicating potential foreign labor dependency in a small vendor pool
    ⚠ Single named worker 'Garimilla' appearing in contract records may indicate a key-person dependency or visa-sponsored placement
    ⚠ Only 5 of 20 contracts currently active suggests high contract turnover or project completion rate warranting audit of deliverables
    → Request LOBLOLLY CONSULTING LLC's workforce composition records to determine what percentage of placed workers are on H-1B or other temporary visas, given their dominant 7-contract position
    → Investigate whether 'Garimilla' is an H-1B visa holder placed through INSPYR SOLUTIONS or ONDATA INC, and whether their contract rates reflect prevailing wage compliance
    → Review the 15 completed contracts to verify deliverables were met and assess whether the narrow 6-vendor pool reflects an informal preferred vendor arrangement
    → Examine whether BANSAR TECHNOLOGIES INC, a smaller firm with 3 contracts, has any ownership or subcontracting relationships with the H-1B-filing vendors
    Risk Score:
    4/10
    Department of Housing and Community Affairs
    LOW · 4/10
    Texas Housing Agency's IT Staffing Contracts Show Moderate Concentration Risk with One H-1B Vendor in the Mix
    Contracts
    7
    Total Value
    $1,766,000
    Active
    6
    Non-Comp
    0
    H-1B Vendors
    1
    Named Workers
    0
    The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs holds 7 ITSAC contracts totaling $1.766 million across 5 vendors, with 6 currently active. The most notable concern is vendor concentration: DATAMANUSA LLC holds 3 of 7 contracts, representing a significant dependency on a single vendor. One vendor, PROCOM SERVICES AMERICA INC, has H-1B petitions on file, raising questions about whether foreign guest workers are being placed in Texas state government IT roles. The absence of non-competitive awards and the relatively modest contract values suggest baseline procurement integrity, but the lack of named worker transparency makes it impossible to verify that American workers are being prioritized.
    H-1B Assessment
    PROCOM SERVICES AMERICA INC's documented H-1B petition history is a yellow flag in a state government context, where transparency about the immigration status of workers accessing public agency systems is a legitimate public interest concern. Without named worker data, it is currently impossible to determine whether H-1B workers are actively placed at TDHCA under this contract.
    Named Workers
    H-1B Vendors
    PROCOM SERVICES AMERICA INC
    Top Vendors
    DATAMANUSA LLC3
    PROTIVITI GOVERNMENT SERVICES, INC.1
    STECK SYSTEMS INC1
    PROCOM SERVICES AMERICA INC H-1B1
    SPURTECH CONSULTANTS INC1
    ⚠ DATAMANUSA LLC holds 43% of all contracts (3 of 7), creating single-vendor concentration risk and potential competitive market suppression
    ⚠ PROCOM SERVICES AMERICA INC's H-1B petition history raises questions about foreign worker placement in state government IT positions
    ⚠ Zero named individual workers identified across all contracts, making it impossible to audit workforce composition or visa status of placed workers
    ⚠ No worker cross-contract tracking available, obscuring whether the same H-1B workers are being recycled across state agencies
    → Request DATAMANUSA LLC's subcontracting arrangements and worker visa status disclosures for all three active contracts to determine if H-1B workers are being placed without agency awareness
    → File an open records request with TDHCA for all worker placement records under PROCOM SERVICES AMERICA INC's contract to identify whether H-1B visa holders are filling roles that could be performed by Texas-resident American workers
    → Investigate whether DATAMANUSA LLC's dominant contract share is the result of prior relationships, incumbent advantages, or informal preferences that disadvantage smaller American-owned competitors
    Risk Score:
    4/10
    Commission on State Emergency Communications
    MEDIUM · 4/10
    Texas Emergency Communications Agency Shows Vendor Concentration and Data Quality Gaps in IT Staffing Contracts
    Contracts
    6
    Total Value
    $1,592,866
    Active
    1
    Non-Comp
    1
    H-1B Vendors
    0
    Named Workers
    1
    The Commission on State Emergency Communications has awarded $1.59 million across 6 ITSAC contracts to just 4 vendors, with NEOS Consulting Group LLC capturing half of all contract awards by count. A non-competitive award raises procurement integrity questions for an agency responsible for critical public safety infrastructure. Only 1 contract remains active out of 6, suggesting either project completion or contract restructuring that warrants scrutiny. The presence of an apparent data entry error in a worker name ('alesforce Admin' rather than 'Salesforce Admin') signals record-keeping deficiencies that undermine transparency and public accountability.
    H-1B Assessment
    No vendors with H-1B petitions on file are identified in this agency's contracts, which reduces one common visa dependency risk. However, the absence of H-1B flags does not preclude subcontracting arrangements with H-1B-dependent firms that may not appear in primary contract records.
    Named Workers
    alesforce Admin
    H-1B Vendors
    Top Vendors
    NEOS CONSULTING GROUP LLC3
    ESOLVIT INC1
    C & T INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY CONSULTING INC1
    DATAMANUSA INC1
    ⚠ NEOS Consulting Group LLC awarded 3 of 6 contracts, representing significant vendor concentration for a small agency portfolio
    ⚠ At least 1 non-competitive contract award at an agency managing critical 911 and emergency communications infrastructure
    ⚠ Apparent data entry error in named worker field ('alesforce Admin') suggests poor contract documentation practices
    ⚠ Only 1 of 6 contracts currently active — high contract turnover may indicate short-term staffing churn or restructuring to avoid scrutiny
    → Request full procurement records for the non-competitive award to determine justification and whether competitive bidding was inappropriately bypassed for emergency communications IT work
    → Investigate NEOS Consulting Group LLC's ownership, subcontracting arrangements, and any political or personal relationships with agency leadership that may explain its dominant share of contracts
    → Audit the 'alesforce Admin' contract record to identify the actual worker, confirm their work authorization status, and determine whether the data error was inadvertent or deliberate obfuscation
    → Examine why 5 of 6 contracts are inactive and whether work was completed, cancelled, or shifted to new contract vehicles to reset oversight timelines
    Risk Score:
    4/10
    Real Estate Commission
    LOW · 2/10
    Texas Real Estate Commission's Modest IT Staffing Footprint Shows Few Red Flags But Warrants Basic Transparency Review
    Contracts
    3
    Total Value
    $1,507,120
    Active
    0
    Non-Comp
    0
    H-1B Vendors
    0
    Named Workers
    1
    The Texas Real Estate Commission has awarded three ITSAC contracts totaling approximately $1.5 million across two vendors, with no currently active contracts and no non-competitive awards detected. The program appears relatively contained and procedurally compliant based on available data, with competitive bidding processes observed across the vendor pool. The absence of H-1B affiliated vendors and the small vendor pool suggest limited outsourcing risk, though the near-complete anonymization of worker identities limits full accountability. Taxpayers appear to have received standard IT staffing services without obvious structural abuse, though the lack of active contracts raises questions about continuity and whether services were completed as intended.
    H-1B Assessment
    Neither Luna Data Solutions nor GTS Technology Solutions have H-1B petitions on file, which is a positive indicator suggesting these contracts did not facilitate displacement of American workers through foreign visa labor pipelines. This is one of the cleaner H-1B profiles in the ITSAC program.
    Named Workers
    Temp Employee
    H-1B Vendors
    Top Vendors
    LUNA DATA SOLUTIONS, INC.2
    GTS TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS1
    ⚠ Only one named individual worker identified across three contracts, indicating systemic worker identity anonymization that limits public accountability
    ⚠ All contracts are inactive with zero currently running, raising questions about project completion, outcomes, and whether deliverables were fully met
    ⚠ Small vendor concentration with two vendors splitting three contracts warrants review of whether selection processes were genuinely competitive
    → Request final deliverable documentation and performance evaluations for all three closed contracts to verify taxpayer value was received
    → Investigate why 100% of contracts are now inactive simultaneously and whether agency IT staffing needs have been internalized, outsourced elsewhere, or simply lapsed
    → Cross-reference Luna Data Solutions and GTS Technology Solutions against other Texas agency ITSAC awards to identify potential statewide concentration patterns
    Risk Score:
    2/10
    General Land Office and Veterans' Land Board
    LOW · 4/10
    Texas Land Office IT Contracts Show Modest Vendor Consolidation With Limited H-1B Exposure
    Contracts
    13
    Total Value
    $1,459,068
    Active
    1
    Non-Comp
    0
    H-1B Vendors
    1
    Named Workers
    1
    The General Land Office and Veterans' Land Board has awarded 13 ITSAC contracts totaling approximately $1.46 million across 8 vendors, a relatively modest portfolio suggesting limited IT staffing dependency. TEKSYSTEMS, INC. dominates with 5 of 13 contracts, raising mild vendor concentration concerns, though the absence of non-competitive awards indicates procurement integrity was maintained. Only one vendor has H-1B petitions on file and only one named individual worker appears across contracts, suggesting low visa dependency risk relative to peer agencies. With only one currently active contract, this program appears to be winding down or operating at minimal capacity, limiting taxpayer exposure.
    H-1B Assessment
    Only TEKSYSTEMS, INC. has H-1B petitions on file among this agency's vendors, which is a relatively low exposure rate for a Texas state IT contract portfolio. However, TEKSYSTEMS' dominant contract share means their workforce composition warrants verification to ensure H-1B workers are not being substituted for qualified American IT professionals on state-funded work.
    Named Workers
    Kforce
    H-1B Vendors
    TEKSYSTEMS, INC.
    Top Vendors
    TEKSYSTEMS, INC. H-1B5
    GTS TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS INC2
    ALLEGIS GROUP HOLDINGS INC1
    GTS TECHNOLOGY SOLUTION INC1
    LUNA DATA SOLUTIONS, INC.1
    ⚠ TEKSYSTEMS, INC. holds 38% of all contracts (5 of 13), indicating vendor concentration that warrants scrutiny of whether competitive dynamics are being preserved
    ⚠ Duplicate vendor name entry ('GTS TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS INC' vs 'GTS TECHNOLOGY SOLUTION INC') suggests potential data quality or contract management issues that could obscure true vendor consolidation
    ⚠ Near-complete contract expiration (only 1 of 13 active) may indicate program restructuring or a gap in IT staffing oversight that could lead to rushed future procurements
    → Examine whether TEKSYSTEMS, INC.'s five contract awards were independently competed or whether the agency developed a de facto preferred vendor relationship that steered work without explicit sole-source justification
    → Investigate whether the GTS Technology Solutions name discrepancy represents a single vendor gaming contract reporting thresholds or simply a clerical error, and whether their two contracts were properly aggregated for competitive review
    → Request worker-level data from the Kforce contract to determine if the named individual is a domestic worker or H-1B visa holder, as Kforce is a known H-1B petitioner nationally despite no local filings appearing here
    Risk Score:
    4/10
    Dallas College
    MEDIUM · 5/10
    Dallas College's Sole IT Staffing Contract Flows Entirely to H-1B Petition Filer Cynosure Technologies
    Contracts
    1
    Total Value
    $1,176,509
    Active
    1
    Non-Comp
    0
    H-1B Vendors
    1
    Named Workers
    0
    Dallas College has awarded a single ITSAC contract worth $1.176 million to one vendor, Cynosure Technologies LLC, which has H-1B petitions on file — creating a sole-source dependency on a firm with documented foreign labor usage. The absence of competitive bids raises questions about whether Dallas College, a public community college system serving hundreds of thousands of students, followed proper procurement procedures. With no named individual workers identified in the contract, there is limited transparency into who is actually performing the work and their immigration status. Texas taxpayers and American IT workers deserve to know whether this public educational institution is prioritizing cost savings over domestic workforce development.
    H-1B Assessment
    Cynosure Technologies LLC's presence as Dallas College's sole ITSAC vendor while simultaneously holding H-1B petitions is a significant red flag, as it suggests the firm may be placing foreign visa workers into roles at a taxpayer-funded public college. Without worker-level disclosure, there is no way to confirm whether American workers were genuinely considered for these positions.
    Named Workers
    H-1B Vendors
    CYNOSURE TECHNOLOGIES LLC
    Top Vendors
    CYNOSURE TECHNOLOGIES LLC H-1B1
    ⚠ 100% contract concentration with a single H-1B-affiliated vendor on a $1.176M public contract
    ⚠ Zero named individual workers identified, obscuring who performs the contracted work and their visa status
    ⚠ Single-vendor dependency at a public educational institution raises procurement transparency concerns
    ⚠ No competitive awards recorded, warranting scrutiny of whether competitive bidding requirements were met or waived
    → Request Cynosure Technologies LLC's H-1B petition records to determine how many workers placed at Dallas College hold H-1B visas versus are U.S. citizens or permanent residents
    → Obtain Dallas College's procurement documentation to verify whether competitive bidding was conducted and, if not, what exemption or justification was cited
    → File a public records request for invoices and work orders under this contract to identify actual worker names, roles, and compensation rates versus what taxpayers are billed
    → Investigate whether Cynosure Technologies has similar sole-source contracts with other Texas public educational institutions through the ITSAC program
    Risk Score:
    5/10
    Department of Information Resources
    LOW · 2/10
    Texas DIR's Small ITSAC Portfolio Shows Minimal Red Flags But Warrants Ongoing Transparency Scrutiny
    Contracts
    2
    Total Value
    $747,220
    Active
    1
    Non-Comp
    0
    H-1B Vendors
    0
    Named Workers
    0
    The Department of Information Resources operates a modest ITSAC footprint with just two contracts totaling $747,220 across two distinct vendors, suggesting deliberate vendor diversification rather than consolidation risk. Neither vendor has H-1B petitions on file, and no non-competitive awards were identified, both positive indicators for workforce integrity and procurement fairness. With only one currently active contract, the agency's exposure is limited, though the absence of named individual workers in contract documentation reduces public accountability. The overall picture is relatively clean but incomplete transparency around worker identities leaves room for concern.
    H-1B Assessment
    Neither GENIUS ROAD LLC nor LOBLOLLY CONSULTING LLC has H-1B petitions on file, which is a positive indicator suggesting the agency is not relying on foreign visa labor pipelines for these contracts. This should be verified periodically as vendor business models and subcontracting relationships can change.
    Named Workers
    H-1B Vendors
    Top Vendors
    GENIUS ROAD LLC1
    LOBLOLLY CONSULTING LLC1
    ⚠ Zero named individual workers identified in contracts, limiting public ability to verify who is actually performing taxpayer-funded work
    ⚠ Single active contract creates a dependency on one vendor for current IT staffing needs with no visibility into worker qualifications or visa status
    → Request contract deliverables and worker roster documentation from DIR to identify who is actually performing services under the active contract with GENIUS ROAD LLC or LOBLOLLY CONSULTING LLC
    → Audit both vendors' subcontracting arrangements to determine whether either firm uses staffing intermediaries or body shops that could obscure H-1B or outsourcing practices not captured in top-level petition data
    Risk Score:
    2/10
    Military Department
    LOW · 3/10
    Texas Military Department's Tiny IT Contract Portfolio Shows Minimal Red Flags But Warrants Basic Transparency Check
    Contracts
    2
    Total Value
    $700,923
    Active
    0
    Non-Comp
    0
    H-1B Vendors
    0
    Named Workers
    1
    The Texas Military Department's ITSAC footprint is unusually small, with only two contracts totaling $700,923 spread across two distinct vendors, suggesting limited reliance on outside IT staffing. No non-competitive awards were identified, and no H-1B petition activity was found among the vendors, which represents a cleaner profile than most agencies. However, the identification of a single named individual worker — Chandra Ginjupa — across the contract portfolio raises routine questions about whether state military IT functions are being adequately performed by a diversified workforce. With zero currently active contracts, oversight focus should shift to whether these services have been rebid, internalized, or quietly shifted to other contracting mechanisms.
    H-1B Assessment
    No H-1B petitions on file for either vendor is a positive indicator, but the absence of records does not guarantee the absence of foreign guestworkers — smaller staffing firms sometimes utilize H-1B workers sponsored by third parties or have not yet accumulated a visible petition history in public databases.
    Named Workers
    Chandra Ginjupa
    H-1B Vendors
    Top Vendors
    BANSAR TECHNOLOGIES INC.1
    CALIFORNIA CREATIVE SOLUTIONS1
    ⚠ Single named worker (Chandra Ginjupa) identified across contracts suggests potential over-reliance on one individual contractor for military department IT functions
    ⚠ Both vendors — BANSAR TECHNOLOGIES INC. and CALIFORNIA CREATIVE SOLUTIONS — are relatively obscure firms; their capacity, ownership structure, and labor sourcing practices warrant basic vetting
    ⚠ Zero currently active contracts may indicate the agency is using alternative procurement channels that lack the same transparency as the ITSAC program
    → Investigate what happened to the IT work after these contracts expired — was it rebid under ITSAC, moved to DIR, or shifted to sole-source or emergency contracts outside normal oversight?
    → Research BANSAR TECHNOLOGIES INC. and CALIFORNIA CREATIVE SOLUTIONS for corporate filings, ownership, prior government contracts, and any history of labor violations or visa sponsorship activity not yet reflected in public records
    → File a public records request for Chandra Ginjupa's contract deliverables, hours billed, and any documentation of the work performed to assess whether the state received full value
    Risk Score:
    3/10
    Department of Licensing and Regulation
    MEDIUM · 6/10
    Both Texas TDLR IT Vendors Tied to H-1B Visa Programs, Raising Questions About American Worker Displacement
    Contracts
    2
    Total Value
    $517,380
    Active
    0
    Non-Comp
    0
    H-1B Vendors
    2
    Named Workers
    1
    The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation awarded two IT staffing contracts totaling $517,380, with both vendors — Brandt Information Services LLC and Prolim Global Corp — having H-1B visa petitions on file. The 100% overlap between vendors used and H-1B-connected firms is a notable concentration of foreign visa-dependent labor in a small contract pool. One named individual worker, Raju Battina, has been identified in contract documentation, suggesting at least some positions were filled by specific placed workers rather than open competitive staffing. While no non-competitive awards were flagged, the exclusive reliance on H-1B-petition vendors for state IT work warrants scrutiny regarding whether Texas residents and American workers had meaningful access to these positions.
    H-1B Assessment
    With both TDLR IT staffing vendors carrying H-1B petition histories, the agency's entire IT contractor workforce appears sourced through visa-dependent staffing channels. This raises legitimate concerns about whether the program is functioning as a pathway for lower-cost foreign labor into Texas state government rather than prioritizing domestic IT workers.
    Named Workers
    Raju Battina
    H-1B Vendors
    BRANDT INFORMATION SERVICES LLC, PROLIM GLOBAL CORP
    Top Vendors
    BRANDT INFORMATION SERVICES LLC H-1B1
    PROLIM GLOBAL CORP H-1B1
    ⚠ 100% of vendors (2 of 2) have H-1B petitions on file, indicating complete reliance on foreign visa labor pipelines for this agency's IT staffing
    ⚠ Named individual worker Raju Battina identified in contract documentation suggests pre-arranged worker placement rather than open competitive labor pool access
    ⚠ All contracts are now inactive with zero current active contracts, limiting real-time oversight opportunities
    ⚠ Small contract universe (2 contracts) with no vendor overlap makes pattern analysis limited but the H-1B saturation remains a red flag
    → File public records requests for Raju Battina's work authorization status, visa sponsorship details, and whether TDLR verified eligibility to work under H-1B or other visa categories
    → Investigate whether Prolim Global Corp and Brandt Information Services LLC advertised these positions publicly or placed pre-identified foreign national workers directly into state government roles
    → Request TDLR's internal vendor selection documentation to determine whether American workers applied for or were considered for these IT staffing positions
    → Cross-reference both vendors' H-1B Labor Condition Applications with USDOL to identify wage levels paid and whether prevailing wage requirements were met
    Risk Score:
    6/10
    State Office of Administrative Hearings
    LOW · 2/10
    SOAH's Single Modest IT Staffing Contract Shows Clean Profile With No Immediate Red Flags
    Contracts
    1
    Total Value
    $438,234
    Active
    0
    Non-Comp
    0
    H-1B Vendors
    0
    Named Workers
    0
    The State Office of Administrative Hearings has issued just one ITSAC contract totaling $438,234 through a single vendor, National Human Resources Group, Inc., with no currently active contracts. The contract profile is notably clean: no non-competitive awards, no vendors with H-1B petitions on file, and no named individual workers identified. While the limited data makes deep pattern analysis impossible, the absence of concerning indicators suggests straightforward, low-volume IT staffing procurement. Texas taxpayers face minimal exposure here, though the small sample size limits definitive conclusions.
    H-1B Assessment
    National Human Resources Group, Inc. has no H-1B petitions on file, suggesting the vendor is not relying on guest worker visa pipelines for placements at this agency. This is a positive indicator for domestic worker prioritization.
    Named Workers
    H-1B Vendors
    Top Vendors
    NATIONAL HUMAN RESOURCES GROUP, INC.1
    ⚠ Single-vendor reliance creates no competitive pressure to ensure best value for taxpayers, even if the dollar amount is modest
    ⚠ Complete absence of named workers in contract records limits transparency and public accountability for how funds were spent
    → Request contract deliverables and invoices from SOAH to verify that the $438,234 in billed services was actually rendered and matched contracted scope
    → Investigate why SOAH has zero active ITSAC contracts — determine whether IT staffing needs have been internalized, shifted to another contract vehicle, or simply discontinued
    Risk Score:
    2/10
    The University of Texas at Austin
    LOW · 3/10
    UT Austin's Small ITSAC Portfolio Shows Limited Red Flags but One H-1B Vendor Warrants Monitoring
    Contracts
    3
    Total Value
    $352,438
    Active
    3
    Non-Comp
    0
    H-1B Vendors
    1
    Named Workers
    0
    The University of Texas at Austin holds just three active ITSAC contracts totaling $352,438, a relatively modest spend spread evenly across three distinct vendors with no contract consolidation concerns. All three awards were competitive, suggesting procurement integrity is intact. One vendor, Precision Task Group Inc., has H-1B petitions on file, raising routine questions about whether foreign guest workers are being placed on state-funded IT roles. The overall profile is low-risk, but the H-1B nexus and lack of named worker transparency leave residual accountability gaps worth monitoring.
    H-1B Assessment
    Precision Task Group Inc., one of three vendors on UT Austin's ITSAC roster, has H-1B petitions on file, meaning visa-dependent workers may be servicing state IT contracts. While one vendor out of three is not an alarming ratio, the absence of worker-level disclosure prevents confirmation that American workers were given fair consideration.
    Named Workers
    H-1B Vendors
    PRECISION TASK GROUP INC
    Top Vendors
    Daman Consulting Incorporated1
    PRECISION TASK GROUP INC H-1B1
    NEOS CONSULTING GROUP LLC1
    ⚠ Precision Task Group Inc. has active H-1B petitions on file, creating potential for foreign guest workers to fill Texas state IT positions funded by taxpayers
    ⚠ No named individual workers are identified in any contracts, making it impossible to verify worker identities, visa statuses, or qualifications from contract documents alone
    → Request public records from UT Austin identifying the specific workers placed by Precision Task Group Inc. and confirm whether any hold H-1B or other work visas
    → Cross-reference Precision Task Group Inc.'s Department of Labor H-1B Labor Condition Applications to determine if job titles and wage levels match the UT Austin contract scope and pay rates
    Risk Score:
    3/10
    Water Development Board
    LOW · 2/10
    Texas Water Development Board's Small IT Staffing Portfolio Shows Clean Record but Data Entry Inconsistencies Raise Audit Questions
    Contracts
    2
    Total Value
    $242,647
    Active
    2
    Non-Comp
    0
    H-1B Vendors
    0
    Named Workers
    0
    The Water Development Board maintains just two ITSAC contracts totaling $242,647, a modest footprint that limits exposure to common contracting abuses. All contracts were competitively awarded, no H-1B dependency vendors are present, and two unique vendors serve two contracts, suggesting no inappropriate vendor consolidation. However, the same vendor 'Loblolly Consulting LLC' appears under two different name formats, indicating either a data entry error or a potential shell entity split that warrants verification. The small scale and clean competitive record suggest taxpayer funds are being managed responsibly, though the naming discrepancy should be formally reconciled.
    H-1B Assessment
    No vendors with H-1B petitions on file are present in this agency's contracts, representing a clean profile with no indicators of foreign visa worker dependency. This is a positive finding that distinguishes TWDB from higher-risk agencies in the ITSAC program.
    Named Workers
    H-1B Vendors
    Top Vendors
    LOBLOLLY CONSULTING LLC1
    Loblolly Consulting, LLC1
    ⚠ Vendor name inconsistency: 'LOBLOLLY CONSULTING LLC' and 'Loblolly Consulting, LLC' appear as separate entries and may represent a single vendor receiving two contracts under different name registrations, potentially obscuring true vendor concentration
    ⚠ Zero named individual workers identified, meaning there is no public accountability for who is actually performing state IT work and collecting taxpayer dollars
    → Verify whether 'LOBLOLLY CONSULTING LLC' and 'Loblolly Consulting, LLC' share the same EIN, ownership, and state registration to determine if this is one vendor masquerading as two distinct entities to circumvent single-vendor contract limits
    → Request worker placement records for both contracts to identify the actual individuals performing IT services, their citizenship or visa status, and whether their qualifications match contract requirements
    Risk Score:
    2/10
    Texas A&M University System Administrative and General Offices
    LOW · 2/10
    Texas A&M System's Minimal ITSAC Footprint Shows Single Vendor Relationship With Limited Transparency Concerns
    Contracts
    1
    Total Value
    $184,600
    Active
    0
    Non-Comp
    0
    H-1B Vendors
    0
    Named Workers
    0
    Texas A&M University System Administrative and General Offices has a remarkably small ITSAC contracting footprint with just one contract totaling $184,600 awarded to Luna Data Solutions, Inc. The contract is no longer active, and no non-competitive awards or H-1B affiliated vendors were identified, which represents a relatively clean profile compared to other agencies. However, the absence of named individual workers in contract documentation limits public accountability and makes it impossible to verify who actually performed the work. While the dollar amount is modest, the lack of worker-level transparency remains a baseline concern across all ITSAC contracts regardless of size.
    H-1B Assessment
    No H-1B petitions were identified for Luna Data Solutions, suggesting low risk of foreign visa worker displacement in this specific contract. However, absence of public H-1B filings does not rule out subcontracted visa workers through secondary staffing arrangements.
    Named Workers
    H-1B Vendors
    Top Vendors
    LUNA DATA SOLUTIONS, INC.1
    ⚠ Zero named individual workers identified in contract documentation, preventing verification of workforce composition or visa status
    ⚠ Single-vendor reliance creates potential for undisclosed subcontracting arrangements that may obscure the true workforce behind the contract
    → Request contract deliverables and invoices from Texas A&M System to confirm Luna Data Solutions fulfilled the contract with documented, verifiable workers
    → Investigate Luna Data Solutions' corporate structure, ownership, and subcontracting practices to determine if third-party staffing firms or H-1B workers were used despite no petitions appearing in public records
    Risk Score:
    2/10
    Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas
    LOW · 3/10
    CPRIT's Tiny IT Staffing Footprint Shows Limited Exposure But H-1B Vendor Presence Warrants Monitoring
    Contracts
    2
    Total Value
    $104,450
    Active
    0
    Non-Comp
    0
    H-1B Vendors
    1
    Named Workers
    0
    The Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas has a minimal ITSAC contracting profile with only two contracts totaling $104,450, suggesting IT staffing is not a significant operational concern for this agency. Both contracts were competitively awarded to separate vendors, indicating some procurement discipline. However, one of the two vendors — Cogent Infotech Corporation — has H-1B petitions on file, meaning half the agency's vendor pool carries potential visa-dependency risk despite the small scale. The absence of active contracts suggests this spending has wound down, limiting immediate taxpayer exposure.
    H-1B Assessment
    Cogent Infotech Corporation, one of only two vendors used by CPRIT, maintains H-1B petitions, meaning a state health research agency may have funded foreign visa-worker placements even on a small scale. Given CPRIT's public health mission and taxpayer-funded status, any reliance on visa-dependent labor pipelines deserves scrutiny regardless of contract size.
    Named Workers
    H-1B Vendors
    COGENT INFOTECH CORPORATION
    Top Vendors
    PMCS SERVICES INC1
    COGENT INFOTECH CORPORATION H-1B1
    ⚠ 50% of vendor pool (Cogent Infotech Corporation) has H-1B petitions on file, a disproportionately high ratio even for a small contract portfolio
    ⚠ No named individual workers identified in contracts, making it impossible to verify worker identity, residency status, or actual service delivery
    → Request contract deliverables and invoices from CPRIT to confirm services were actually rendered by Cogent Infotech, given the lack of named worker documentation
    → Investigate whether Cogent Infotech placed H-1B workers on the CPRIT contract specifically, and whether those workers displaced any qualified Texas-resident IT candidates
    Risk Score:
    3/10
    The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
    LOW · 3/10
    UT Health Houston's Single ITSAC Contract With H-1B Vendor Raises Modest Transparency Questions Despite Small Scale
    Contracts
    1
    Total Value
    $67,080
    Active
    0
    Non-Comp
    0
    H-1B Vendors
    1
    Named Workers
    0
    The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston has issued only one ITSAC contract totaling $67,080, a relatively modest sum suggesting limited IT staffing activity under this program. The sole vendor, TEKsystems Global Services LLC, is a known H-1B petition filer, which warrants baseline scrutiny even at this small scale. No non-competitive awards were identified, and no named individual workers appear in contract documentation, limiting the ability to assess workforce composition or visa dependency patterns. The low volume and value reduce overall risk, but the lack of worker transparency remains a standing concern common across the ITSAC program.
    H-1B Assessment
    TEKsystems Global Services LLC is a high-volume H-1B petition filer nationally, and its sole-vendor status here means any workers placed carried a meaningful probability of being visa-sponsored. Without worker-level disclosure, it is impossible to confirm or rule out H-1B placement in this publicly funded role.
    Named Workers
    H-1B Vendors
    TEKSYSTEMS GLOBAL SERVICES, LLC
    Top Vendors
    TEKSYSTEMS GLOBAL SERVICES, LLC H-1B1
    ⚠ Sole vendor TEKsystems Global Services LLC has H-1B petitions on file, raising questions about whether visa-dependent workers were placed in state-funded IT roles
    ⚠ Zero named individual workers identified in contract documentation, preventing any meaningful workforce composition analysis
    ⚠ Single-vendor reliance with no competitive alternatives documented for this agency's ITSAC activity
    → Request contract deliverables and staffing records from UT Health Houston to identify the actual worker(s) placed under this $67,080 TEKsystems contract and their visa status
    → Investigate whether TEKsystems placed H-1B workers specifically in this contract and whether prevailing wage requirements were satisfied for any visa-sponsored employees
    Risk Score:
    3/10
    Commission on the Arts
    MEDIUM · 4/10
    Texas Arts Commission's Sole IT Contract Awarded Without Competition to Obscure Vendor
    Contracts
    1
    Total Value
    $48,060
    Active
    0
    Non-Comp
    1
    H-1B Vendors
    0
    Named Workers
    0
    The Texas Commission on the Arts awarded its single ITSAC contract worth $48,060 entirely through a non-competitive process to a single vendor named 'Interior Realmes,' raising questions about procurement integrity even at this small scale. The complete absence of competitive bidding means taxpayers have no assurance this contract represented fair market value or the best use of public arts funding. The vendor name itself — apparently misspelled or unconventionally styled — warrants scrutiny regarding the company's legitimacy, registration status, and qualifications. While the dollar amount is modest, the 100% non-competitive award rate reflects a pattern of bypassing safeguards that exist to protect taxpayer interests.
    H-1B Assessment
    No vendors with H-1B petitions on file were identified in this contract portfolio, which removes one common vector of foreign labor substitution concern. However, the lack of transparency around worker identities makes independent verification of workforce composition impossible.
    Named Workers
    H-1B Vendors
    Top Vendors
    INTERIOR REALMES1
    ⚠ 100% non-competitive award rate — sole-source justification should be examined and made public
    ⚠ Vendor name 'Interior Realmes' appears misspelled or irregularly styled, raising questions about proper vetting and registration verification
    ⚠ Zero named individual workers identified, creating a black box around who actually performed the work
    ⚠ Single-vendor dependency with no competitive market comparison for IT services pricing
    → Request the sole-source justification documentation for the Interior Realmes contract and verify whether statutory exemption criteria were legitimately met
    → Verify Interior Realmes' Texas business registration, actual corporate name, and whether the entity was properly registered at the time of award
    → Identify who within the Commission authorized the non-competitive award and whether any conflicts of interest exist with Interior Realmes principals
    → Obtain invoices and deliverables documentation to confirm services billed were actually rendered and matched contract scope
    Risk Score:
    4/10