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Emergency Management Modernization and Incident Response Readiness
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
Following major flooding, an HSEEP-compliant After-Action Review exposed critical gaps in incident management, improvement plan tracking, and mass notification effectiveness. Active compliance mandates under Texas Gov Code Chapter 418 and NIMS, combined with an unverified Emergency Management Plan and a recent coordinator transition, elevate operational and public safety risk.
The opportunity
The FY2027 budget hearing in September 2026 creates an immediate funding window, and over $1M in state grant funding is available for flood-warning systems. Addressing these gaps now reduces compliance exposure, strengthens community resilience, and aligns with the incoming coordinator's mandate to modernize the county's emergency preparedness posture.
SB 3 Outdoor Warning Siren Grant
Discuss this project →Cybersecurity Infrastructure Modernization and Endpoint Consolidation
IT Modernization · Cybersecurity
High Priority
About this project
The county's current remote access security contract expires October 31, 2026, creating an active cybersecurity gap requiring immediate remediation. Fragmented endpoint tools, an in-progress Microsoft 365/Azure migration, and approved FY2027 allocations for EDR, firewalls, and privileged access management signal an urgent need for consolidated, modernized security infrastructure.
The opportunity
The FY2027 budget hearing on September 8, 2026 establishes a hard planning deadline, with funding already allocated for cybersecurity priorities. Acting within this fiscal window enables the county to close endpoint and identity security gaps, reduce operational risk, and align with cooperative purchasing vehicles already in place.
Sourcewell
Discuss this project →Web Accessibility & Digital Services Compliance
Digital Accessibility · ADA Compliance
High Priority
About this project
The county's active Website & Digital Services initiative targets ADA compliance under WCAG 2.0 A/AA mandates, with an identified need to meet WCAG 2.1 standards given the county's size. Existing accessibility software is already in use, signaling an expansion path with compliance gaps that carry legal and equity risk for residents accessing public services.
The opportunity
The FY2027 budget includes a dedicated accessibility software line item, with a public hearing scheduled for September 8, 2026—creating an immediate funding window. Acting now aligns with the confirmed budget cycle, reduces compliance exposure, and expands equitable digital access for all county residents.
Sourcewell
Discuss this project →Fleet Safety & Vehicle Monitoring Modernization
Fleet Safety · Public Safety Technology
High Priority
About this project
The removal of existing ALPR cameras has created an immediate public safety technology gap, eliminating fleet data visibility and driver-monitoring capability. Historical patrol vehicle collisions and rising maintenance costs underscore the operational risk of operating without a proactive fleet risk management solution.
The opportunity
The FY2027 budget cycle and the SB 22 Rural Law Enforcement Grant (up to $350k) present a near-term funding pathway for vehicles and equipment, with cooperative purchasing agreements already in place to streamline procurement. Acting now closes a documented evidence and monitoring gap before it compounds liability and operational costs.
SB 22 Rural Law Enforcement Grant
Discuss this project →Restoring License Plate Recognition Capability for Public Safety
Public Safety · Law Enforcement Technology
High Priority
About this project
The removal of an active ALPR system has left a direct gap in license plate recognition, reducing investigative and patrol support capabilities for law enforcement. This unresolved operational loss increases response risk and leaves the county without a critical tool for incident resolution and public safety continuity.
The opportunity
The FY2027 budget cycle, with a public hearing scheduled for September 2026, creates an immediate funding window to address this gap. Cooperative purchasing vehicles are confirmed, and the SB 22 Rural Law Enforcement Grant may provide indirect funding support, enabling a streamlined path to restoring this capability.
SB 22 Rural Law Enforcement Grant
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