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County IT Security Modernization and Compliance Readiness
IT Modernization · Cybersecurity
High Priority
About this project
The county is transitioning to internal IT management under new leadership while executing a 5-Year Strategic IT Security Plan targeting MFA, patch management, and endpoint controls. An annual cybersecurity training certification deadline of August 2026 and a legacy password management gap elevate near-term compliance and operational risk.
The opportunity
A newly appointed IT Director and a proposed FY 2026–2027 IT budget of $2.02M create a strong window for strategic investment before the September 2026 budget decision. Acting now aligns modernization efforts with compliance deadlines, cooperative procurement vehicles, and available outside-services funding.
BJA FY 2026 Crime Gun Intelligence Initiative
Discuss this project →EOP Development and Mass Notification Consolidation
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The county lacks a publicly documented Emergency Operations Plan and operates dual, fragmented mass notification platforms, creating critical gaps in coordinated emergency response. With the EOP update required by November 2027 and NIMS adoption mandated for grant eligibility, recurring severe weather events elevate the urgency of resolving these operational and compliance risks.
The opportunity
New emergency management leadership and a proposed FY 2026–2027 budget increase create an immediate window to scope and advance this initiative. Consolidating notification platforms reduces redundancy and cost, while meeting NIMS compliance preserves access to federal grant funding critical to long-term preparedness.
BJA FY25 SCAAP
Discuss this project →Web Accessibility & Digital Compliance Upgrade
Digital Accessibility · Regulatory Compliance
High Priority
About this project
The county's public-facing website currently references WCAG 2.0 AA, falling short of the federal WCAG 2.1 Level AA standard required by April 26, 2027. This compliance gap exposes the county to legal risk and limits equitable access to digital services for residents with disabilities.
The opportunity
A pending September 2026 budget decision and an IT budget increase create a near-term funding window to begin remediation well ahead of the federal deadline. Acting now allows the county to phase work responsibly, reduce legal exposure, and ensure public digital services are accessible to all residents.
Texas SmartBuy
Discuss this project →Patrol Vehicle Telematics & Fleet Safety Modernization
Fleet Safety · Public Safety Technology
High Priority
About this project
A deputy injury during a felony pursuit crash has exposed a documented safety gap: the Sheriff's department currently operates without patrol-vehicle telematics or dash cameras, leaving the county without evidentiary records for fleet incidents and vulnerable to liability. The absence of these systems creates measurable operational and legal risk for both personnel and the public.
The opportunity
The FY 2026–2027 Sheriff's budget includes $476K designated for machinery and equipment, creating a near-term funding pathway to address this gap before a more serious incident occurs. Acting within this budget cycle strengthens deputy safety, supports incident documentation, and reduces the county's liability exposure.
Texas SmartBuy
Discuss this project →Emergency Communications & Radio Modernization
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The county is advancing radio modernization and a flood warning system under new Emergency Management leadership, with no publicly documented current EOP and a fragmented mass notification infrastructure. These gaps elevate operational risk for residents and first responders, particularly given recurring severe weather threats and NIMS compliance requirements tied to grant eligibility.
The opportunity
New Emergency Management leadership hired in October 2025 is positioned to drive infrastructure decisions, and the proposed FY 2026–2027 budget includes meaningful increases for emergency management. NIMS adoption requirements create a compliance-linked funding incentive, making this an optimal window to advance modernization and strengthen community resilience.
BJA FY25 SCAAP
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