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Cybersecurity Modernization & Credential Governance
Cybersecurity · IT Modernization
High Priority
About this project
Active compliance mandates around password security, cybersecurity training, and biennial planning—combined with recent audit findings citing vulnerability management deficiencies—present elevated operational and regulatory risk. A Cybersecurity Products and Services procurement window is planned for September 2026, requiring timely preparation across a complex, multi-vendor security environment.
The opportunity
The September 2026 procurement deadline creates an immediate planning window backed by strong current appropriations, including $135M+ allocated to cyber operations and $28M+ in annual cybersecurity services spend. Projected FEMA subaward opportunities may provide supplemental funding, making this an optimal moment to advance compliance posture and reduce institutional risk.
Web Accessibility & Digital Services Modernization
Web Accessibility · IT Modernization
High Priority
About this project
DIR is mandated under HB 5195 and WCAG 2.1 AA standards to modernize statewide web accessibility and digital services, with both a statutory reporting deadline and an accessibility IT contract renewal converging in November 2026. Failure to act risks non-compliance, inequitable public access to state digital services, and disruption to the broader Texas Design System initiative.
The opportunity
Dual November 2026 deadlines compress the decision window, and current appropriations strongly support digital services modernization. Acting within this fiscal cycle aligns with HB 5195 compliance, supports equitable public access, and positions the agency for a multi-year strategic modernization effort rather than a reactive point fix.
DIR Cooperative Contracts
Discuss this project →Emergency Operations & Continuity of Operations Plan Development
Emergency Management · Operational Continuity
High Priority
About this project
A state-level IT authority currently has no documented Emergency Operations Plan or Continuity of Operations Plan, with no recorded test date. Recent statewide disaster exposure without published remediation plans represents a significant operational and compliance gap, elevating risk to critical public services.
The opportunity
FEMA grant awards projected for September 2026 (EMPG, HSGP) may open subaward pathways to fund emergency management planning at reduced local cost. Acting within the current fiscal cycle positions the agency to close readiness gaps, satisfy compliance expectations, and protect continuity of statewide services.
Modernize Multi-Channel Staff & Stakeholder Alerting
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The agency currently relies on a legacy LISTSERV system with no dedicated multi-channel alerting capability, limiting reliable outreach to staff and stakeholders during incidents. Recent statewide disaster exposure has heightened this gap, creating measurable operational and continuity risk without a remediation plan in place.
The opportunity
FEMA subaward opportunities projected for September 2026 provide a near-term funding pathway to address this capability gap in parallel with broader emergency preparedness planning. Acting within the current grant window reduces incident response risk and strengthens continuity of operations for the agency and the entities it serves.
Next Generation 911 Public Safety Infrastructure Modernization
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
Texas DIR has designated Next Gen 911 as a statutory priority under its Emergency Management and Public Safety portfolio, reflecting a statewide mandate to modernize aging public safety communications infrastructure. Gaps in current systems elevate operational risk for residents and first responders dependent on reliable, interoperable emergency response capabilities.
The opportunity
Recent executive leadership transitions create a re-evaluation window for technology direction, while FEMA-projected awards anticipated in the near term signal subaward funding pathways aligned to this initiative. Acting within the current fiscal cycle positions the state to advance statutory obligations and strengthen statewide emergency response outcomes.