KENTECH x TXSHARE Partnership

Across sectors, the demand for safer, more accountable hiring continues to rise. Government agencies, school districts, and enterprise organizations are under increasing pressure to screen staff and contractors quickly—without compromising compliance or quality. Yet many institutions remain stuck with legacy procurement processes and outdated screening tools that slow things down and introduce risk. As scrutiny around workforce trust and public safety intensifies, background checks must evolve from a back-office task to a foundational part of organizational infrastructure.

The Challenge: Fragmented Systems, Delayed Decisions

Despite widespread awareness of the importance of background screening, many organizations still struggle with inefficiencies that delay hiring and weaken risk management. These issues are especially acute in the public sector, where resource constraints and strict procurement rules often complicate access to quality services.

Real-world issues include:

  • Extended procurement cycles that delay the onboarding of teachers, public employees, and contractors
  • Inconsistent screening practices across different roles, departments, or jurisdictions
  • Disparate data sources that require manual review and increase the chance of missed information
  • Limited visibility into screening status, turnaround times, and audit trails

These inefficiencies can lead to real consequences: hiring delays that affect service delivery, compliance failures that carry legal risk, and a lack of accountability that erodes public trust.

A Modern Approach to a Persistent Problem

To address these barriers, KENTECH has partnered with TXSHARE, a statewide cooperative purchasing program that allows Texas public sector entities to procure high-quality services without lengthy RFP processes. This partnership enables faster, more compliant access to modern background screening tools while relieving administrative burden on procurement teams.

Rather than relying on fragmented databases or paper-driven workflows, KENTECH delivers an integrated screening solution built on secure, cloud-based infrastructure. With decades of investigative experience behind the technology, organizations gain a deeper, more complete view of potential hires—without slowing down.

KENTECH's platform meets the demands of modern compliance while improving the speed and reliability of every background check. Public agencies, school systems, and large employers can standardize their screening processes and adapt them to local or sector-specific requirements.

Key Features Include:

  • ClarityIQ – A screening intelligence platform that consolidates criminal, civil, and regulatory data into a single, actionable profile
  • C.L.E.A.R. (Criminal Law Enforcement & Activity Reporting) – Proprietary technology that provides deeper investigative insight beyond surface-level checks
  • Procurement-ready implementation – Through TXSHARE, public entities can contract directly with KENTECH without initiating a new bid process
  • Configurable workflows – Screening packages tailored to each institution’s regulatory environment, risk profile, and operational needs

Together, these tools help organizations reduce time-to-hire, increase consistency, and meet high standards for safety and accountability.

Infrastructure for Public Trust

The partnership between KENTECH and TXSHARE is more than a procurement convenience—it reflects a necessary shift in how background checks are viewed and implemented. As the complexity of the hiring landscape grows, organizations must be equipped to make informed decisions with speed and certainty. That means treating background screening as a core operational function, not a one-off task.

When screening is fast, thorough, and compliant, it builds more than efficient workflows—it builds trust. Trust in institutions, trust in processes, and trust in the people who deliver public services every day. Through smart technology and simplified access, organizations can strengthen their operations and the communities they serve.

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