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Texas AI Is Scaling: New Talent, New Companies, New Energy
From school districts buying AI tools to companies landing in Austin—here’s what’s shaping the future of AI in Texas.
AITX Team & Michael Daigler
May 16, 2025
Hello everyone! AITX Team here with more updates this week.
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In this week’s edition you’re getting:
5 Upcoming Events
3 AI Community Stories
1 Community Highlight
So let’s jump in!
UPCOMING EVENTS
When: Thursday, June 5 | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM CST
Where: Capital Factory 701 Brazos St · Austin, TX
What: A monthly mini-hack session for developers all over the Austin area to build cool stuff related to AI. The first Thursday of each month, we will host a meetup revolving around a certain theme or AI technology, like Voice AI, Large Language Models, Computer Vision, etc.
When: Tuesday, May 20 | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM CST
Where: Qubika 1141 Shady Ln · austin, TX
What: Event Format:
Technical Talks: Presentations from experts covering architecture, best practices, use cases, and the latest Databricks trends.
Hands-On Workshops: Interactive sessions where attendees will work on real-world solutions using Databricks in cloud environments.
When: Wednesday, June 4 | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM CST
Where: ACC - RGC 3000 1218 West Avenue · Austin, TX
What: The AI Middleware Users Group is dedicated to “Learning in the Open.” Together we explore LangChain, LangGraph, LangSmith, and the wider AI stack, sharing real-world demos and lessons so everyone levels up.
When: Wednesday, May 21 | 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM CST
Where: Capital Factory 701 Brazos St, 16th Floor · Austin, TX
What: Sonar User Groups are all about bringing people together to talk code, share what we’re learning, and build community — casually and inclusively. Whether you’re just getting started or a seasoned engineer, you’re welcome here!
When: Wednesday, June 4 | 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM CST
Where: Capital Factory 701 Brazos St, 16th Floor · Austin, TX
What: Welcome to the AI meetup in Austin. Join us for deep dive tech talks on AI, GenAI, LLMs and Agents, hands-on experiences on code labs, workshops, and networking with speakers and fellow developers.
COMMUNITY STORIES
A Texas school district is looking for vendors to provide AI-powered tools to support multilingual education and classroom instruction.
Why it matters: AI in education isn’t theoretical anymore—it’s in procurement pipelines. Texas schools are starting to adopt AI in real-world ways.
Need-to-know:
K-12 focus: The district is actively bidding out for curriculum and services to support multilingual learners using AI.
Teacher-facing AI: Rhode Island is also looking for an “AI toolbox” to help teachers—hinting at broader demand.
Market signal: District purchasing trends show AI tools aren’t just for students—they’re being designed to support teachers directly.
Learn more here.
East Texas A&M just launched a Master’s program in AI designed to help students apply tools like large language models across industries—not just learn the theory.
Why it matters: As demand for applied AI talent grows, Texas is stepping up with programs that meet real-world workforce needs.
Need-to-know:
Career-ready focus: The M.S. in AI emphasizes hands-on learning for sectors like healthcare, education, finance, and law.
Not just for coders: Students from any background—including psychology, linguistics, or even farming—are encouraged to apply.
Flexible format: Classes are offered online and in-person to serve both working professionals and full-time students.
Learn more here.
Global data firm Adastra and healthcare tech leader Omnicell just opened new operations in Austin—further fueling the city’s AI momentum.
Why it matters: Austin continues to attract serious AI investment, with companies citing talent, ecosystem strength, and proximity to tech giants like AWS and Microsoft.
Need-to-know:
Adastra’s move: The Canada-based firm launched a new Austin office to deepen U.S. AI operations and tap into industries like energy, retail, and logistics.
Omnicell’s focus: Their new East Austin Innovation Lab will build AI-powered solutions for hospital and pharmacy supply chains.
Why here? Austin’s “thriving tech ecosystem” and deep talent pool sealed the deal.
Learn more here.
COMMUNITY HIGHLIGHT
This week we’re spotlighting Matt Kuda.
Here’s a bit about him:
Matt Kuda is a developer and fitness enthusiast based in Austin, focused on building tools that bridge tech and health.
He’s the creator of TabaFit, a Tabata workout app, and is passionate about helping devs live stronger, more balanced lives.
You can connect with him on LinkedIn here.
That’s all for now, folks!
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