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GPS in the News

 
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 1-Day 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 & 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 2-Day Contract Management Academy.

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:

Recent:

June 16-17, 2026 – Houston Airport, Houston, TX
June 29, 2026, – City of Keene, TX
May 20, 2026 – PPANCT, McKinney, TX
April 27-28, 2026 – DFW Airport, Dallas, TX
April 24, 2026 – Education Service Center, Edinburg, TX

Need a Speaker?

Janet Hasty, CPPO, CTCD, is an experienced speaker with practical, real-world procurement expertise and is available to present at your organization or conference.

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Legislative 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 Legislative Session will convene in January 2027.

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