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Web Accessibility & Digital Portal Compliance
Web Accessibility · Digital Equity
High Priority
About this project
Harris County faces a federal WCAG 2.1 Level AA compliance deadline with an active website accessibility initiative underway. Gaps in public-facing web and document accessibility create legal exposure and limit equitable resident access to county services.
The opportunity
A defined compliance deadline creates a clear, time-bound decision window, and the project is budget-approved with cooperative purchasing vehicles available to streamline procurement. Acting now reduces legal risk and ensures residents retain uninterrupted access to critical county services.
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Discuss this project →Cybersecurity Modernization & Incident Response
Cybersecurity Compliance · IT Modernization
High Priority
About this project
Texas state mandates require cybersecurity incident reporting and password security compliance, while multiple IT and cybersecurity contracts—including endpoint protection, MFA, directory services, and remote access—are expiring within 18 months. Gaps in coverage during transition periods elevate operational and compliance risk for county residents and staff.
The opportunity
A new CIO appointment and converging contract expirations create a near-term, high-urgency window for strategic cybersecurity investment. FY2026 budget increases for IT infrastructure and cybersecurity are already approved, and cooperative purchasing vehicles are available to streamline and accelerate procurement.
Sourcewell
Discuss this project →Fleet Safety & Liability Risk Modernization
Fleet Safety · Risk Management
High Priority
About this project
The Risk Management Fund surged 3,300% from FY24 to FY25, reflecting significant liability exposure tied to documented fleet incidents, including a sweeper accident and an active automobile insurance lawsuit. Existing dash camera coverage is partial, leaving the fleet without a comprehensive safety and telematics solution.
The opportunity
Active legal exposure and escalating liability costs create immediate pressure to act within the current fiscal cycle. The budget-approved Electric Vehicles and Sustainable Fleet initiative provides a strategic funding pathway, and cooperative purchasing contracts enable expedited, compliant procurement.
Sourcewell
Discuss this project →Emergency Operations Plan Development and TCEQ Compliance
Emergency Management · Regulatory Compliance
High Priority
About this project
Harris County lacks a formalized Emergency Operations Plan, creating a critical preparedness gap compounded by undefined emergency coordinator roles. A TCEQ Emergency Preparedness Plan mandate for water utilities adds a regulatory compliance driver, elevating operational and public safety risk.
The opportunity
Active FEMA, CDBG, and Justice Assistance Grant funding is available to support disaster preparedness and mitigation initiatives, reducing local budget burden. Addressing this gap now aligns with the current grant cycle, satisfies regulatory mandates, and strengthens community resilience ahead of the next fiscal planning period.
FY25 Edward Byrne JAG
Discuss this project →Mass Notification System Coverage Expansion
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The current mass notification system reaches approximately 132,000 contacts, leaving a significant portion of the county population without reliable emergency alerts. This coverage gap poses direct public safety risk and conflicts with the county's own strategic initiative to maintain and expand notification capabilities.
The opportunity
FY2026 budget allocations confirm active funding for mass notification maintenance, and emergency management grant programs—including FEMA and JAG-eligible sources—may support expansion. Addressing coverage gaps now reduces resident risk and aligns with the county's named strategic initiative before the next budget cycle.
FY25 Edward Byrne JAG
Discuss this project →Modernize Agenda & Meeting Management Systems
IT Modernization · Government Operations
High Priority
About this project
An active RFP has been issued for an agenda and meeting management system, reflecting a structured, competitive procurement already underway. Without a modern solution, meeting workflows, public transparency, and operational efficiency remain at risk during the transition period.
The opportunity
The open RFP creates a defined, time-sensitive award window, and cooperative purchasing memberships may offer an accelerated procurement path alongside the formal process. Acting within the current cycle supports IT modernization goals and aligns with the FY2026 budget's increased investment in enterprise technology.
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