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Emergency Notification & Operations Plan Modernization
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
Following the cybersecurity-related decommissioning of its mass-notification platform, the county faces fragmented alert coverage and an unresolved Emergency Operations Plan assurance gap. Compliance mandates under TDEM planning standards, Texas Government Code, and FEMA NIMS with upcoming deadlines elevate both operational and regulatory risk.
The opportunity
Active EMS-related grant awards totaling over $400k and FY2027 budget finalization in September 2026 create a near-term, funded decision window. Addressing this gap now restores unified alert coverage, closes compliance deficiencies, and strengthens public safety outcomes for county residents and first responders.
BJA JAG Grant
Discuss this project →Fleet Safety & Telematics Modernization
Fleet Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
Multiple fleet-involved accidents and property damage claims, including a significant Sheriff's Office vehicle incident, signal critical gaps in driver oversight and fleet risk management. Fleet modernization has been designated a top county strategic priority, with recent public safety technology investments reinforcing the urgency.
The opportunity
An awarded VCAP grant ($50k) and active FY2027 budget planning create a near-term funding window to advance fleet safety technology. Cooperative purchasing options can accelerate procurement, reduce costs, and deliver measurable improvements in driver accountability and liability reduction before the September 2026 budget cycle closes.
VCAP Grant
Discuss this project →Cybersecurity Infrastructure Modernization
Cybersecurity · IT Modernization
High Priority
About this project
A cybersecurity incident that compromised the county's mass-notification platform has exposed systemic vulnerabilities across its IT environment, disrupting critical public safety communications. Active remediation is underway, but legacy IT management gaps persist, elevating operational and continuity risk for residents and staff.
The opportunity
Active IT procurement and an approved cybersecurity services contract confirm budget readiness, while the BJA JAG grant (up to $4.9M) and the Rural Texas Strong initiative offer substantial funding pathways. With FY2027 budget finalization approaching in September 2026, the window to align modernization investments with available funding is near-term.
BJA JAG Grant
Discuss this project →Web Accessibility & Health Portal Compliance Remediation
Digital Accessibility · Public Health IT
High Priority
About this project
The county faces an active WCAG 2.1 Level AA compliance mandate that remains only partially addressed, with a fragmented web environment—including WordPress and other digital services—complicating full remediation. A planned health portal accessibility initiative signals awareness of the gap, but residents relying on digital health services remain at risk of inequitable access.
The opportunity
The Rural Texas Strong initiative provides a potential funding pathway for health portal accessibility, and FY2027 budget finalization in September 2026 creates a near-term planning window. Acting now reduces regulatory exposure and ensures equitable digital access for all county residents.
Rural Texas Strong
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