Operator XR Lands $3.7M VR Training Deal with Texas Department of Public Safety

Okay, so here’s the thing. I’ve got this story that’s kinda wild, right? So there’s this Australian tech thing, xReality Group—they’re all about immersive training. And, like, their offshoot? It’s called Operator XR. They just landed this fat contract with none other than the Texas Department of Public Safety. We’re talking, like, Aussie $5.71 million—about $3.7 million USD if you’re not into kangaroo bucks. Anyway, Texas cops are gonna get a VR upgrade. Like, picture a cop with a headset, living in a digital world, learning de-escalation and all kinds of scenarios.

And get this, Texas DPS is a big deal. They’re looking after a whole bunch of Texans — like 30 million or something. It’s kind of wild to think about how different things are gonna be when they’ve got these high-tech VR setups. Officer Safety! Training! All the buzzwords.

Wayne Jones, the big wig CEO at xReality, is all smiles about this. He goes on about how it’s a “strategic milestone.” Seems like Texas is just the start, like the launching pad for going even bigger in the U.S. It’s validation, he says. Makes me wonder—how many more states will jump on this bandwagon? I mean, who knows?

The initial chunk, a cool AUD 4.3 million (USD $2.8 million), kicks off in 2026. It covers the whole shebang—gear, software, training, support, the works. There’s even extra services if they want ’em, upping the total to that 5.71 mil mark.

Oh, and a little side note (keeping it spicy), they just scored some Aussie gov cash too. AUD $2.1 million. Sounds like a sweet boost for their XR platform. Real-time feedback, more scenarios, global certs—you name it. They’ve got a 24-month plan. Exciting stuff, or maybe just a bit overwhelming. I mean, this whole thing feels like the future—but it’s here, right? Makes you think.