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Emergency Operations Plan Modernization and Flood Warning Readiness
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The county's Emergency Operations Plan is critically overdue — originally required by 2015 and now more than 16 years past its update deadline — creating significant compliance and operational risk. Recent deadly flooding events have exposed gaps in warning capabilities, and the existing emergency notification system has known limitations that leave residents and staff vulnerable.
The opportunity
The EMPG (deadline September 2026) and HSGP (deadline September 2026) grant programs provide direct funding paths for emergency management modernization, and a $21M flood warning initiative is already funded. Acting within the current grant cycle reduces compliance exposure and strengthens life-safety outcomes for the public.
EMPG Program
Discuss this project →NextGen Flood Warning System Modernization
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
Recent deadly flooding events exposed critical gaps in the county's public warning infrastructure, leaving residents without timely alerts during life-threatening conditions. The county has committed $21M to address real-time flood detection and community alerting deficiencies, with public scrutiny and an overdue Emergency Operations Plan elevating compliance and operational risk.
The opportunity
This is an active, funded capital initiative with $21M committed and alignment to HSGP and EMPG grant programs, creating a near-term procurement window. Acting within the current grant cycle maximizes federal cost-sharing, strengthens community resilience, and directly addresses the life-safety gaps exposed by recent flood fatalities.
Homeland Security Grant Program
Discuss this project →Web & Digital Document Accessibility Compliance Remediation
Digital Accessibility · Regulatory Compliance
High Priority
About this project
The county's public-facing website and digital documents do not meet WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards, limiting equitable access to government services for residents with disabilities. A mandated compliance deadline and identified remediation gaps create measurable legal and operational risk if left unresolved.
The opportunity
With $405,000 already funded and a firm compliance deadline approaching, the county is in active evaluation—making this an immediate, non-deferrable procurement cycle. Advancing remediation now reduces legal exposure, ensures equitable public access, and aligns with current budget authorization.
Texas DIR
Discuss this project →IT Infrastructure & Cybersecurity Modernization
IT Modernization · Cybersecurity Compliance
High Priority
About this project
The county's data center, network security, and endpoint management layers face significant aging and fragmentation, with funded capital projects targeting a core switch replacement, firewall refresh, and unified backup solution. An annual Texas cybersecurity training mandate with an August 2026 deadline adds immediate compliance urgency alongside operational consolidation needs.
The opportunity
Active capital line items totaling over $5.5M are live within the current budget cycle, and both the Edward Byrne Memorial JAG Program (October 2026) and Homeland Security Grant Program (September 2026) offer eligible funding paths for cybersecurity initiatives. Acting within this fiscal window aligns procurement with grant deadlines and reduces compounding infrastructure and compliance risk.
JAG Program
Discuss this project →Annual Cybersecurity Awareness & Compliance Training
Cybersecurity Compliance · Workforce Training
High Priority
About this project
Texas state law mandates annual cybersecurity training for county employees, with a hard compliance deadline of August 31, 2026. Failure to ensure certified, on-schedule completion exposes the county to statutory non-compliance and heightened cyber risk across its workforce.
The opportunity
The August 31, 2026 deadline creates a defined, recurring procurement window that aligns with JAG and Homeland Security grant eligibility and current fiscal-year planning cycles. Acting now ensures compliant delivery, supports broader IT modernization goals, and leverages available cooperative purchasing vehicles to streamline acquisition.
JAG Program
Discuss this project →Fleet Telematics and Safety Program Modernization
Fleet Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The county is deploying vehicle tracking and telematics across its fleet, but a fragmented legacy ecosystem is limiting visibility and operational control. Over $200,000 in auto liability costs, a projected 19% drop in Fleet Maintenance Fund revenue, and public scrutiny over surveillance technology underscore both financial and reputational risk.
The opportunity
The Innovative Traffic Safety Enforcement (ITSE) Grant Program (deadline September 2026) directly supports this initiative, and an active fleet capital cycle—including $6.2M in vehicle replacements—creates a timely window for consolidation. Advancing this project now reduces liability exposure, strengthens public accountability, and aligns with the county's Mi Calle, Tu Calle Safety Action Plan.
ITSE Grant Program
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