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Emergency Operations Plan & Unified Notification Modernization
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
Blanco County lacks a current Emergency Operations Plan as required annually under Texas Government Code §418.106, relies on a registration-dependent regional notification system with coverage gaps, and operates a fragmented emergency ecosystem with dispatch, GIS, and public alerting on separate platforms. These gaps elevate compliance, operational, and public safety risk for county residents.
The opportunity
A September 11, 2026, purchase-order cutoff and an expiring 9-1-1 GIS interlocal agreement create immediate decision urgency, while $196,997 in approved public safety tech funding and $6.3M in capital financing provide clear budget pathways. Acting now closes compliance gaps, consolidates a fragmented notification ecosystem, and strengthens coordinated emergency response for the community.
Texas Senate Bill 22
Discuss this project →Cybersecurity Training & IT Lifecycle Modernization
Cybersecurity Compliance · IT Modernization
High Priority
About this project
Texas mandates annual cybersecurity-awareness training for government entities, and a 2023 malware event has elevated the county's risk exposure and insurance cost pressures. A budget-approved IT lifecycle modernization initiative is underway, with legacy remote-support tooling identified as a gap requiring near-term remediation.
The opportunity
The IT Software Licenses budget nearly doubled to $133,500 for FY2026-27, providing a clear funded path. A September 11, 2026, purchase-order cutoff creates immediate urgency, and cybersecurity training investments are directly linked to insurance cost savings—strengthening the financial case for action this fiscal cycle.
City of DeSoto Joint Purchasing
Discuss this project →Web Accessibility & Digital Portal Compliance
Web Accessibility · Digital Equity & Compliance
High Priority
About this project
The county's public-facing website and mobile applications have not been validated against WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards, creating active legal exposure under the ADA Title II mandate. With a compliance deadline of April 26, 2028, the gap between current platform capabilities and required accessibility standards poses growing risk to equitable public service delivery.
The opportunity
The defined 2028 compliance window and a notable FY2026–27 software licensing budget increase create a viable funding path to begin remediation now, ahead of enforcement risk. Acting within the current fiscal cycle allows the county to leverage cooperative purchasing agreements, streamline procurement, and avoid costly last-minute compliance efforts.
City of DeSoto Joint Purchasing
Discuss this project →Law Enforcement Fleet Safety & Telematics Modernization
Fleet Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The county is actively investing in new patrol vehicles and mobile recording equipment but lacks universal GPS/telematics coverage and driver-monitoring analytics across the fleet. County insurance costs rose 37.5% and Sheriff's Office workers' compensation increased up to 19.73% year-over-year, signaling escalating risk that fleet safety technology could help mitigate.
The opportunity
A $350,000 FY2026 rural law enforcement grant funds vehicles and safety equipment, with a September 11, 2026, purchase-order cutoff creating immediate urgency. Cooperative purchasing agreements are in place to accelerate procurement, and the LEC fleet modernization initiative is already budget-approved.
Texas Senate Bill 22
Discuss this project →ERP & Core Software Platform Migration
IT Modernization · Government Operations
High Priority
About this project
The county has a $250,000 designated allocation to migrate from its legacy NetData system to a modern ERP platform, with active FY2026–27 budget discussions underway. Delays risk disrupting core government operations and financial management continuity across departments.
The opportunity
A September 11, 2026, purchase-order cutoff creates immediate urgency to act within the current budget year on this funded, defined-scope initiative. Completing the migration aligns with FY planning cycles and positions the county for broader infrastructure modernization, including cybersecurity and GIS integration.
City of DeSoto Joint Purchasing
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