BREAKING: New Technologies and Covered Applications Prohibited on University-Owned Devices

By: Eliya Alvidrez, Skyline Editor

ALPINE - Starting on February 14th, Sul Ross will be required to expand its restrictions regarding the use of technologies, covered applications, and technology service providers. Governor Gregg Abbott has instructed the Department of Information Resources to update their Prohibited Technologies list to include new additions.

Since Sul Ross is a public university and state agent, the school is required to follow the requirements set by the Office of the Governor regarding prohibited software. State owned devices will no longer be able to access the applications Lemon8 and RedNote, as well as Chinese AI platform DeepSeek, and trading platforms Webull, Moomoo, and Tiger Brokers.

The restrictions on those six technologies will stand active for anyone who interacts with Sul Ross networks and devices, particularly students, faculty, staff, and guests. Although the university has no ability to manage user’s personal devices, those who have prohibited technologies installed will not be able to enter sensitive locations and will be blocked on the university network.

No exceptions may be authorized for Covered Applications and exceptions to prohibited technologies may only be granted by the University’s President.