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Emergency Alerting & Mass Notification Consolidation
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
Deadly floods in July 2026 exposed critical warning-chain and interagency communication gaps across the state's fragmented alerting ecosystem. A split mass notification environment and lack of unified coordination create compliance risk under NIMS standards and leave residents vulnerable during future emergencies.
The opportunity
Active FEMA Public Assistance funding and increased EMPG availability create a near-term window to consolidate alerting infrastructure with limited general fund exposure. Addressing this now reduces operational risk, strengthens interagency coordination, and aligns with updated state planning mandates ahead of the next severe weather season.
FEMA Public Assistance
Discuss this project →State Operations Center & EOC Infrastructure Modernization
Emergency Management · Public Safety Infrastructure
High Priority
About this project
Recent deadly floods exposed critical warning-chain and interagency communication gaps, elevating operational and life-safety risk statewide. Funded initiatives to build and upgrade the State Operations Center and regional EOCs are underway, with NIMS compliance and updated planning standards driving near-term procurement timelines.
The opportunity
Post-disaster urgency, active FEMA funding, and increased EMPG availability create a rare window to advance infrastructure and coordination capabilities now. Cooperative procurement vehicles available to state agencies streamline acquisition, and aligning investments this fiscal cycle supports compliance, interagency readiness, and long-term public safety outcomes.
FEMA Public Assistance
Discuss this project →Modernize Cloud-Based Grants Management System
Grant Compliance · Emergency Management
High Priority
About this project
TDEM is actively replacing legacy grants administration capabilities with a modern, cloud-based system to manage significant federal grant dollars, including FEMA and EMPG funds. Gaps in the current system create compliance and oversight risk for one of Texas's most critical emergency management funding pipelines.
The opportunity
Procurement is already underway, making this an immediate opportunity aligned with active funding from FEMA and increased EMPG availability. Expedited procurement pathways through state cooperative contracts support faster implementation and responsible stewardship of federal emergency management dollars.
Texas DIR Cooperative Contracts
Discuss this project →Cybersecurity Compliance & Endpoint Security Modernization
Cybersecurity Compliance · IT Modernization
High Priority
About this project
TDEM faces non-discretionary cybersecurity mandates under HB 150, including annual security training and a biennial Information Security Plan, with no confirmed endpoint management solution currently in place. These gaps elevate operational and audit risk for a state agency responsible for coordinating emergency response across Texas.
The opportunity
Legislative compliance deadlines create immediate procurement pressure, and the BJA FY 2026 JAG grant program provides a strong funding signal for cybersecurity and information systems needs. Texas DIR Cooperative Contracts offer a streamlined, compliant procurement path aligned with the current fiscal cycle.
BJA FY2026 JAG State Formula
Discuss this project →Website Accessibility & Digital Compliance Remediation
Digital Accessibility · Regulatory Compliance
High Priority
About this project
TDEM has a stated WCAG 2.1 Level AA accessibility commitment for its public-facing digital properties, but gaps between that commitment and current implementation create legal exposure and barriers to equitable public access. Unresolved compliance obligations elevate risk for residents who depend on accessible emergency information.
The opportunity
A defined compliance target signals an active remediation effort likely within the current or upcoming fiscal cycle, and state cooperative procurement vehicles are available to streamline acquisition. Addressing accessibility gaps now reduces legal liability, advances equity, and ensures critical public information reaches all residents.
Texas DIR Cooperative Contracts
Discuss this project →Fleet Telematics & Vehicle Safety Modernization
Fleet Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
A 309-vehicle state fleet operates without dash-camera or telematics deployment, creating a gap in real-time vehicle oversight and driver behavior monitoring. Formal safety policies are in place, but no technology enforcement exists to validate compliance or support liability documentation.
The opportunity
A greenfield deployment with no incumbent system creates a straightforward path to procurement through established cooperative contracting vehicles available to state agencies. Addressing this gap now strengthens fleet accountability, supports driver safety policy enforcement, and positions the agency ahead of future fiscal constraints.
Texas DIR Cooperative Contracts
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