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Emergency Management Modernization and Compliance Readiness
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
A cyber attack disabled the county's emergency alert system for months, leaving residents without critical notifications. Broader emergency management gaps persist, including unmet compliance mandates for emergency manager licensing and PIO certification due in August 2026 and January 2027, alongside identified training and exercise deficiencies.
The opportunity
The FY 2026–2027 budget cycle is active with increased public safety and IT allocations, and awarded grants provide adjacent funding pathways for emergency management investments. Acting now addresses time-sensitive compliance deadlines, reduces operational risk, and strengthens countywide emergency preparedness for residents and staff.
Community Wildfire Defense Grant
Discuss this project →Fleet Technology & In-Car Video Modernization
Public Safety · Fleet Management
High Priority
About this project
The county's fleet technology and in-car video systems have not been updated since 2016, leaving a documented gap in driver-behavior data and incident evidence. Participation in a risk pool without quantifiable fleet-claims data elevates liability exposure for the Sheriff's Office and county operations.
The opportunity
Rural law enforcement grants explicitly covering fleet vehicles and safety equipment are currently available, and the FY 2026–2027 budget cycle reflects increased financial capacity. Acting now aligns procurement with active grant windows, reduces liability risk, and supports the Sheriff's Office patrol-car outfitting initiative already underway. Cooperative purchasing vehicles may further accelerate and simplify the procurement process.
Rural Law Enforcement Grants (SB 22)
Discuss this project →Web Accessibility & Digital Portal Compliance
Web Accessibility · Digital Compliance
High Priority
About this project
The county must achieve WCAG 2.1 Level AA compliance across all public-facing digital portals by April 2028, and current infrastructure has not yet met that standard. This gap creates legal exposure and limits equitable resident access to essential government services online.
The opportunity
The April 2028 deadline establishes a clear planning and procurement horizon, and the FY 2026–2027 IT software budget increase supports near-term investment. Acting now allows the county to phase implementation responsibly, reduce legal risk, and ensure digital services are accessible to all residents.
Texas DIR
Discuss this project →IT Modernization and Cybersecurity Program
IT Modernization · Cybersecurity
High Priority
About this project
A recent cyber attack disabled the county's emergency alert system for months, exposing critical vulnerabilities in public safety infrastructure. With annual IT and software spend exceeding $1 million, the county is actively modernizing but faces ongoing cybersecurity gaps that put residents and operations at risk.
The opportunity
The FY 2026–2027 budget cycle brings increased IT software fee allocations and expanded revenue capacity, creating a clear funding window. Cooperative purchasing vehicles already in use can streamline procurement, accelerating modernization while reducing compliance and operational risk.
Texas DIR
Discuss this project →Patrol Vehicle Technology Outfitting Initiative
Law Enforcement Technology · Fleet Safety
High Priority
About this project
The Sheriff's Office is actively working to outfit patrol vehicles with updated field technology, including in-car video and connectivity systems, some of which date to 2016. Aging equipment creates gaps in evidentiary documentation, officer accountability, and field operational readiness.
The opportunity
Rural Law Enforcement Grants (SB 22) explicitly cover fleet safety equipment, and the county's established cooperative purchasing experience supports efficient contracting within the current FY 2026–2027 budget cycle. Bundling this initiative alongside broader fleet and IT modernization efforts may further reduce cost and procurement complexity.
Rural Law Enforcement Grants (SB 22)
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