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District-Specific Emergency Operations Plan & Mass Notification
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
MUD 229 currently lacks a district-specific Emergency Operations Plan, a mass notification platform, and defined continuity procedures for declared disasters. Pending DSHS deadlines for Jurisdictional Risk Assessment and Multi-Year Integrated Preparedness Plan submissions, alongside HSEEP/NIMS and water utility Emergency Preparedness Plan mandates, elevate both compliance and operational risk for district residents and staff.
The opportunity
Over $5.5M in aligned grant funding—including Homeland Security and Public Health Emergency Preparedness awards—supports action in the current fiscal cycle. Establishing a district-owned EOP and notification capability now closes a critical preparedness gap, satisfies imminent regulatory deadlines, and strengthens community resilience before the next declared emergency.
Homeland Security Grant Program
Discuss this project →IT and Cybersecurity Modernization for County Infrastructure
IT Modernization · Cybersecurity Compliance
High Priority
About this project
Multiple IT and cybersecurity contracts are expiring by September 2026, creating an immediate re-procurement window for endpoint management and security controls. Open IT leadership roles and the absence of documented password security mandates signal governance gaps that elevate operational and compliance risk ahead of TX-RAMP requirements.
The opportunity
Contract expirations and unfilled IT leadership roles converge in the current fiscal cycle, making this an optimal window to formalize a technology plan and close security control gaps. Active IT and software spend exceeding $1.2M annually, alongside available state and federal funding, supports a fiscally responsible path to modernization.
FY2025 SHSP Info Sharing Project
Discuss this project →EMS Fleet Safety & Incident Accountability Initiative
Fleet Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
A recent $159,000 liability settlement tied to a fleet incident at the county EMS level has exposed documentation visibility and claims-evidence gaps that extend to MUD 229. With an active EMS fleet replacement initiative underway, the absence of systematic incident accountability creates ongoing liability and operational risk for the district.
The opportunity
Identified grant funding aligned to fleet and transportation safety—including surface transportation and traffic enforcement programs—supports a funded procurement pathway during the current planning cycle. Acting now alongside the fleet replacement initiative maximizes cost efficiency and strengthens incident documentation before the next liability exposure occurs.
FHWA Flex Surface Transportation Block Grant
Discuss this project →Web Accessibility & Digital Portal Compliance
Web Accessibility · Digital Services Compliance
High Priority
About this project
Despite an ADA Coordinator being in place, the county health and human services website has not achieved WCAG 2.1 compliance, creating legal exposure and barriers to equitable resident access. The gap between current state and required standards elevates both litigation risk and service delivery failure for vulnerable populations.
The opportunity
An active website and digital services modernization initiative is already underway, creating a timely and cost-efficient entry point to close the compliance gap. Addressing accessibility now aligns with the current project scope, supports FY planning cycles, and reduces ongoing legal and operational risk.
IT Contract Renewal and Infrastructure Modernization
IT Modernization · Cybersecurity
High Priority
About this project
Multiple IT contracts covering cybersecurity, IT management, and related platforms are expiring by September 2026, compressing the re-procurement window across several technology domains. An active investigation into a voting system issue further elevates IT infrastructure risk, while open IT leadership roles at the county level add procurement uncertainty.
The opportunity
Approved budget amendments and active IT spending confirm funding is already in motion, making this an ideal moment to align renewals with modernization goals. Acting within the current fiscal cycle reduces operational risk, supports TX-RAMP compliance alignment, and positions the district ahead of formal bid thresholds.
Endpoint & IT Monitoring Environment Consolidation
IT Modernization · Cybersecurity
High Priority
About this project
The county operates a fragmented mix of endpoint security and open-source IT monitoring tools, creating integration gaps and limiting centralized visibility across systems. This siloed environment increases operational risk and complicates IT oversight, particularly as multiple technology contracts approach expiration by September 2026.
The opportunity
Upcoming contract renewals and open IT leadership roles create a timely window to consolidate tools, reduce redundancy, and strengthen security posture before the next fiscal cycle. Consolidation efforts may align with approved IT infrastructure budget amendments and active technology modernization initiatives, supporting both compliance and cost stewardship goals.