<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[grayreedadvisory.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[grayreedadvisory.com]]></description><link>https://www.grayreedadvisory.com/news-insights</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:44:44 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.grayreedadvisory.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[The Impacts of Legislation on the Financial Industry in Texas]]></title><description><![CDATA[Texas's financial landscape has evolved alongside proactive legislative leadership. Lawmakers have consistently prioritized economic growth, regulatory clarity and competitive market structures. The Legislature continues to advance reforms that support both traditional financial institutions and emerging sectors, ensuring Texas remains a hub for investment and innovation. Capital Markets Reform Recent legislation has redefined the state's approach to capital markets: Senate Bill 1057 ...]]></description><link>https://www.grayreedadvisory.com/post/the-impacts-of-legislation-on-the-financial-industry-in-texas</link><guid isPermaLink="false">691374c31c42c373b9b7b825</guid><category><![CDATA[GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2025 17:49:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7144a3_a01d472f1f50487899c5c56c62a9f1b4~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Adam Leggett</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Data Protection Assessments: A New Arsenal for Combating Cyberattacks]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a landscape where the average cost of a data breach reached an all-time high of $4.88 million in 2024 — a 10% increase over the previous year — data protection assessments (DPAs) serve as a preemptive tool to identify vulnerabilities in the data processing value chain, such as weak encryption or third-party sharing risks. They also enable companies to implement targeted safeguards, such as multi-factor authentication or regular vulnerability scans. Here, you will find key insights into...]]></description><link>https://www.grayreedadvisory.com/post/data-protection-assessments-a-new-arsenal-for-combating-cyberattacks</link><guid isPermaLink="false">690cc637fb0d9fd84cf30b79</guid><category><![CDATA[Cybersecurity]]></category><category><![CDATA[RISK & COMPLIANCE]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2025 16:11:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7144a3_bc66398be6084661beef5603535bf146~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Gray Reed Advisory Services</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI-Powered Cyberattacks Are Here: How They Are Supercharging Ransomware Attacks and How You Can Mitigate Them]]></title><description><![CDATA[In today’s landscape of evolving cyber threats, assuming your business is safe is no longer an option – it’s time to take proactive steps to defend against cyberattacks. In the arms race between cyberattacks and organizations defending their IT infrastructures and network systems, malicious actors are compelling businesses to bolster cybersecurity resiliency and vigilance to create a more level playing field. By harnessing the power of artificial intelligence (AI), cybercriminals are...]]></description><link>https://www.grayreedadvisory.com/post/ai-powered-cyberattacks-are-here-how-they-are-supercharging-ransomware-attacks-and-how-you-can-miti</link><guid isPermaLink="false">690cbad524135d43df4a5968</guid><category><![CDATA[Cybersecurity]]></category><category><![CDATA[RISK & COMPLIANCE]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2025 15:50:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7144a3_af5dcd02d16946659128c86c5b603e64~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Gray Reed Advisory Services</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[GRPR Texas Capitol Report: Election Edition]]></title><description><![CDATA[During the 89th Texas Legislative Session, lawmakers individually passed resolutions proposing 17 separate constitutional amendments, each of which received the support of at least two-thirds of both chambers. These propositions will appear on the ballot in a statewide constitutional amendment election.  Your Ballot Guide We've outlined the 17 constitutional amendments appearing on the ballot below: Proposition 1 (SJR 59) would create an endowment fund for the Texas State Technical College....]]></description><link>https://www.grayreedadvisory.com/post/grpr-texas-capitol-report-election-edition</link><guid isPermaLink="false">690a51a64d903df3e0b5d382</guid><category><![CDATA[GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2025 19:25:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7144a3_1afa675dc1524c618f8a0941b99221b3~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_851,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Adam Leggett</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cybersecurity Risk Exposures Remain High and Compliance Confidence Low Across the Healthcare Sector]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the fast-paced and critical healthcare services field, patients expect robust adherence to security safeguards for their personal data and electronic protected health information (ePHI). Especially since patient data is essential for continuity of care and maintaining patient trust. However, more than two decades after the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Security Rule  was published, many covered entities and business associates remain  non-compliant with the...]]></description><link>https://www.grayreedadvisory.com/post/cybersecurity-risk-exposures-remain-high-and-compliance-confidence-low-across-the-healthcare-sector</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68f79373c9a84e796d0f4c62</guid><category><![CDATA[Cybersecurity]]></category><category><![CDATA[RISK & COMPLIANCE]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 21 Oct 2025 14:17:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7144a3_9220b3afdec64ed097ef87af42c3f331~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_837,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Gray Reed Advisory Services</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Impacts of Cyber Threat Landscape on Insurers and Policyholders]]></title><description><![CDATA[As cyber threats continue to evolve and increase, insurers are responding by imposing stricter requirements on policyholders to obtain...]]></description><link>https://www.grayreedadvisory.com/post/impacts-of-cyber-threat-landscape-on-insurers-and-policyholders</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68e559e12849e99ade10e8f1</guid><category><![CDATA[Cybersecurity]]></category><category><![CDATA[RISK & COMPLIANCE]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 07 Oct 2025 18:32:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7144a3_c640c27e7aaa4c02b97039e9c854a3a4~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_836,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Gray Reed Advisory Services</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[State of Texas Intensifies Its Probes into Cybersecurity Non-Compliance]]></title><description><![CDATA[A concerning trend has emerged among businesses in the state of Texas following the passage of the Texas Data Privacy and Security Act...]]></description><link>https://www.grayreedadvisory.com/post/state-of-texas-intensifies-its-probes-into-cybersecurity-non-compliance</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68dd611a3501f85130a86a5a</guid><category><![CDATA[RISK & COMPLIANCE]]></category><category><![CDATA[Cybersecurity]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 2025 17:31:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8792d9_20063bc37f0e484a8e9f255061843774~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_612,h_472,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Gray Reed Advisory Services</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Capitol Report: New Legislation Takes Effect]]></title><description><![CDATA[New Legislation takes effect in Texas on September 1.]]></description><link>https://www.grayreedadvisory.com/post/texas-capitol-report-new-legislation-takes-effect</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68b79582a5126c52a53159c3</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Sep 2025 01:26:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7144a3_412fea1dc25a45c0873923e4bf53f2e4~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_837,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Adam Leggett</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Capitol Report: An update on Special Session - August 22, 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Texas Legislature was back in full swing last week as the House restored quorum following the return of most Democratic members. With...]]></description><link>https://www.grayreedadvisory.com/post/texas-capitol-report-an-update-on-special-session-august-22-2025</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68ac8c0b79e174eb067e19b8</guid><category><![CDATA[GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 25 Aug 2025 18:27:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7144a3_ffb1a28f4df34e33b87f17efac6670a0~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_836,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Adam Leggett</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Capitol Report: An update on Special Session]]></title><description><![CDATA[On Sunday, August 3, most of the 62 Democratic members of the 150-member Texas House of Representatives left the state, blocking a...]]></description><link>https://www.grayreedadvisory.com/post/texas-capitol-report-an-update-on-special-session</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68964f284d23f3b3541222b6</guid><pubDate>Fri, 08 Aug 2025 19:29:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7144a3_1f6f6852fae04a71bf06198d3729791c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Adam Leggett</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Capitol Report]]></title><description><![CDATA[An update on the 89th Texas Legislative Session The 89th Texas Legislative Session has officially come to an end. Here are some key...]]></description><link>https://www.grayreedadvisory.com/post/texas-capitol-report</link><guid isPermaLink="false">685431b4835afcccc5744c9a</guid><category><![CDATA[GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 19 Jun 2025 16:18:55 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7144a3_addf555e30b847f39667d13cb7e48f49~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_724,h_483,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Adam Leggett</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[GRPR Recognized in 2025 Capitol Inside Texas Lobby Power Rankings]]></title><description><![CDATA[GRPR , the government relations and strategic communications division of Gray Reed Advisory Services, has been recognized in the Capitol...]]></description><link>https://www.grayreedadvisory.com/post/grpr-recognized-in-2025-capitol-inside-texas-lobby-power-rankings</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67b7a7c72bc07877092db05a</guid><category><![CDATA[GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 20 Feb 2025 22:10:55 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8792d9_0eda2abb45214e698a8d84bee5ba25ab~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_734,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Gray Reed Advisory Services</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Artificial Intelligence and Data Privacy: What to Expect in 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[U.S. Unveils Massive AI Investment On January 21, the United States announced a significant investment in its Artificial Intelligence...]]></description><link>https://www.grayreedadvisory.com/post/artificial-intelligence-and-data-privacy-what-to-expect-in-2025</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6798f26c66e76ecb19f6afa6</guid><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jan 2025 15:15:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8792d9_e09a6a5f80de408498ef953ffd545e75~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Gray Reed Advisory Services</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three Data Privacy Lessons Learned from the Marriott Data Breach ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Enforcement of data privacy laws across the US  is in full force. Most recently, Marriott agreed  to a $52 million settlement payment to...]]></description><link>https://www.grayreedadvisory.com/post/three-data-privacy-lessons-learned-from-the-marriott-data-breach</link><guid isPermaLink="false">670ef4695ff13258a946af9a</guid><pubDate>Tue, 15 Oct 2024 23:13:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8792d9_8e280f72844a4c6bbad7cad1d27ead68~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_774,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Gray Reed Advisory Services</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three More States Join the Privacy Party: FL, OR, and TX Enact New Data Laws Effective July 1, 2024]]></title><description><![CDATA[July 1st, 2024, marked the introduction of three (3) new state privacy laws that became effective in the United States. Florida Florida's...]]></description><link>https://www.grayreedadvisory.com/post/three-more-states-join-the-privacy-party-fl-or-and-tx-enact-new-data-laws-effective-july-1-2024</link><guid isPermaLink="false">669a825e178dba4ed4064e4a</guid><category><![CDATA[RISK & COMPLIANCE]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jul 2024 15:36:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8792d9_6b5654005dd342ee9b0c0254f36b5950~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Gray Reed Advisory Services</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unpacking the Texas Data Privacy &#38; Security Act: A Company’s Guide for Navigating Compliance]]></title><description><![CDATA[As businesses grapple with the evolving, regulatory landscape for data privacy, the Texas Data Privacy &#38; Security Act (TDPSA) emerges as...]]></description><link>https://www.grayreedadvisory.com/post/unpacking-the-texas-data-privacy-security-act-a-company-s-guide-for-navigating-compliance</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6661fee27bdd5c6f57b30d29</guid><category><![CDATA[RISK & COMPLIANCE]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 06 Jun 2024 18:47:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0e0a77_af77778089c94656ad2bbeaedf8d7924~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_734,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Gray Reed Advisory Services</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Uncover Hidden Treasures: Cost Savings in Your Existing Contracts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Companies routinely sign contracts and promptly file them away, often neglecting to thoroughly review the terms and costs agreed to. The...]]></description><link>https://www.grayreedadvisory.com/post/uncover-hidden-treasures-cost-savings-in-your-existing-contracts</link><guid isPermaLink="false">661e46f6ba81c071d36b2622</guid><category><![CDATA[OPERATIONS]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 03 Apr 2024 10:18:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9e091d_9e2cceda240d45e29639118a585173bb~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_734,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Christopher Kinney</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gray Reed Advisory Welcomes Government Affairs Leader, Opens Austin Office]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gray Reed Advisory Services, a business consulting firm, has brought on Austin, Texas-based Adam Leggett to lead the expansion of its...]]></description><link>https://www.grayreedadvisory.com/post/gray-reed-advisory-welcomes-government-affairs-leader-opens-austin-office</link><guid isPermaLink="false">661e46f6ba81c071d36b2621</guid><category><![CDATA[FIRM NEWS]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 25 Mar 2024 10:23:55 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9e091d_6914caa61ba0464ab7ebc93f79911a3c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_688,h_459,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Gray Reed Advisory Services</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Data Privacy and Security Act Compliance Countdown: Part 2 – Conducting Data Protection Assessments]]></title><description><![CDATA[New Year’s Resolution: Get TDPSA-Compliance On October 25, 2023, Gray Reed Advisory Services published its first blog in a series...]]></description><link>https://www.grayreedadvisory.com/post/texas-data-privacy-and-security-act-compliance-countdown-part-2-conducting-data-protection-assess</link><guid isPermaLink="false">661e46f6ba81c071d36b2623</guid><category><![CDATA[RISK & COMPLIANCE]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jan 2024 11:33:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9e091d_b7feac58d0c44bf5b00ee40b7069a761~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_688,h_459,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Gray Reed Advisory Services</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gray Reed Advisory Services Announces Expansion with Public Affairs Division, GRPR]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gray Reed Advisory Services , a business consulting firm and subsidiary of Gray Reed, has brought on renowned public relations consultant...]]></description><link>https://www.grayreedadvisory.com/post/gray-reed-advisory-services-announces-expansion-with-public-affairs-division-grpr</link><guid isPermaLink="false">662871f0d94359acd6f44a05</guid><category><![CDATA[FIRM NEWS]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jan 2024 03:47:49 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9e091d_3ce4c44ea92c403d8665b3d6234df82a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_688,h_459,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Gray Reed Advisory Services</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>