News / Events
GPS in the News
December 2025 – Phil Brasher retires as GPS instructor
October 2024 – GPS debuts Understanding Small Purchases class
February 2023 – Phil Brasher returns as GPS instructor
January 2022 – GPS debuts 1-day Writing Statements of Work class
March 2021 – GPS Training relocates to Rockport, Texas
August 2020 – Janet Hasty is a speaker at the NIGP National Forum
July 2020 – GPS introduces virtual classrooms
July 2019 – GPS debuts Contract Administration class
February 2018 – GPS partners with the North Central Texas Council of Governments, Training and Development Institute
October 2017 – GPS announces six (6) new classes for 2018 training schedule
January 2017 – GPS hires new instructor: Dan Griffiths
December 2015 – GPS hires two (2) additional instructors: Paul Belew and Mark Rogers
January 2015 – GPS announces two new classes: Purchasing 101 for Everyone and Procurement Management Academy
April 2014 – GPS hires instructor Phil Brasher
October 2013 – GPS awarded State of Texas Contract for Procurement, Contract Management and Professional Development training
February 2012 – GPS debuts new Essentials of Contract Management Class
March 2010 – GPS approved as continuing education service provider (ID# 346) for the Texas Association of School Board Officials (TASBO)
Speaking Engagements and On-Site Training
Upcoming:
October 19, 2026 – City of Corpus Christi, Corpus Christi, TX
October 23, 2026 – City of Corpus Christi, Corpus Christi, TX
October 27, 2026 – Texas Dept. of Motor Vehicles, Austin, TX
November 2, 2026 – City of Corpus Christi, Corpus Christi, TX
November 13, 2026 – City of Corpus Christi, Corpus Christi, TX
Recent:
September 22-23, 2026 – Town of Pecos, TX
June 29, 2026 – City of Keene, TX
June 16-17, 2026 – Houston Airport, Houston, TX
May 20, 2026 – PPANCT, McKinney, TX
April 27-28, 2026 – DFW Airport, TX
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Janet Hasty, CPPO, CTCD is an experienced public procurement professional, trainer, and speaker who brings more than 30 years of real-world procurement experience to every presentation. Known for her practical, engaging approach, Janet translates complex procurement topics into useful strategies and best practices that participants can apply in their organizations.
Janet is available to present at conferences, association meetings, workshops, and other professional events.
Learn MoreLegislative Watch
Review the 89th Legislative Session, which concluded in May 2025, to identify purchasing and contracting-related bills that passed and those that died in committee or on the floor.
The next Texas Legislative Session will convene in January 2027. Bill pre-filing begins November 9, 2026. Check back in November for updates on proposed legislation that may impact public procurement.
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