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Emergency Operations Plan Development & Preparedness
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The county lacks a target-specific Emergency Operations Plan, a confirmed mass notification contract, and required HSEEP exercises, despite recent declared emergencies including severe weather and a tropical storm. These gaps create significant legal and operational exposure under Texas Government Code §418.106, which mandates formal emergency planning.
The opportunity
The FY2027 proposed budget reflects increased Emergency Management funding, and the county is actively pursuing emergency management grants, creating a near-term procurement window. Addressing these gaps now reduces compliance risk, strengthens community resilience, and aligns with active budget and grant cycles.
Mass Notification System Consolidation for Unified Emergency Alerting
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The county operates fragmented alerting systems across departments with no confirmed integration or consolidation plan, creating gaps in public notification reliability during emergencies. Active compliance mandates under Texas Government Code §418.106 and recent declared weather emergencies elevate the operational and public safety risk of maintaining a split system.
The opportunity
The FY2027 budget cycle includes increased emergency management appropriations, and active grant pursuits in public safety create a viable funding pathway. Consolidating now reduces compliance exposure, strengthens coordinated emergency response, and positions the county ahead of the next declared emergency event.
EOC Construction & Critical Infrastructure Modernization
Emergency Management · Public Safety Infrastructure
High Priority
About this project
Hardin County has an active EOC construction initiative under Emergency Management & Public Safety, alongside approved HVAC replacement for the Sheriff's Dispatch Center and Technology Department server room. These interdependent projects carry compliance obligations under Texas Government Code §418.106 and operational risk if critical systems fail during declared emergencies.
The opportunity
With the FY2027 budget cycle underway and active pursuit of emergency management grants (SHSP, EMPG-aligned programs), this is a timely window to advance infrastructure and technology planning. Completing this project strengthens continuity of operations, reduces liability exposure, and positions the county to meet state emergency preparedness mandates.
IT Endpoint Visibility & Cybersecurity Compliance Modernization
IT Modernization · Cybersecurity Compliance
High Priority
About this project
The FY2027 proposed budget reflects a formal IT modernization push, with increases across cybersecurity training, computers, and technology expenses. Texas Government Code §2054.5191 mandates cybersecurity training, and gaps in endpoint visibility within the county's existing asset tracking system elevate operational and compliance risk.
The opportunity
FY2027 budget finalization and an active statutory cybersecurity training mandate create a defined window to address endpoint management and security gaps. Cooperative purchasing agreements are in place, reducing procurement friction and enabling faster, cost-effective action aligned with current budget cycles.
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Discuss this project →Privileged Access & Password Management Modernization
Cybersecurity · IT Modernization
High Priority
About this project
Texas Government Code §2054.5191 mandates cybersecurity training, yet the county lacks confirmed password management tooling—a critical gap as IT infrastructure and technology investment expand. Without privileged access controls, sensitive systems and public data remain exposed to credential-based threats.
The opportunity
The FY2027 proposed budget reflects approved increases in cybersecurity training and technology expenses, creating a timely funding pathway. Cooperative purchasing agreements already in place further reduce procurement complexity, enabling faster implementation within the current planning cycle.
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Discuss this project →Web Accessibility & WCAG Compliance Modernization
Web Accessibility · ADA Compliance
High Priority
About this project
The county has an active website modernization effort to close ADA compliance gaps ahead of the federal WCAG 2.1 Level AA deadline in 2028. Work is underway but no compliant solution has been confirmed, leaving the county exposed to accessibility risk and potential federal compliance findings.
The opportunity
The 2028 WCAG deadline creates a firm, externally imposed timeline, and the FY2027 budget cycle offers a natural window to fund and implement a compliant solution ahead of the mandate. Acting now avoids last-minute procurement pressure and supports equitable public access to county services.
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