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Mass Notification System Modernization
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The county's current mass notification system has unconfirmed operational status, and resident enrollment in the flood warning system is critically low. These gaps create direct public safety risk, and an active RFP signals a formal re-evaluation of emergency communication capabilities is underway.
The opportunity
The FY2027 budget adoption hearing in September 2026 creates a near-term fiscal alignment window, and HSGP, EMPG, and NGWS grants are strong funding fits for this initiative. Acting now supports compliance with documented emergency management mandates and strengthens public warning reach before the next severe weather season.
Emergency Operations Plan Update and Compliance Remediation
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
Harris County's Emergency Operations Plan has not been updated since 2014, creating documented preparedness gaps, low public enrollment in warning systems, and unmet mandates for annual all-hazard/ICS training and biennial exercises. Media scrutiny has elevated institutional and public urgency, compounding compliance and operational risk.
The opportunity
EMPG and SHSP-R grants are directly applicable to EOP modernization, and the county's FY2027 budget cycle — with a September 2026 adoption hearing — creates a near-term funding alignment window. Acting now reduces compliance exposure, strengthens community resilience, and positions the county to leverage available federal preparedness funding before the current grant cycle closes.
Web Accessibility & Digital Portal Compliance
Web Accessibility · Digital Equity & Compliance
High Priority
About this project
Harris County faces a hard WCAG 2.1 Level AA compliance deadline of April 2027 for its public-facing digital properties. Failure to meet this mandate creates legal exposure and limits equitable access to county services for residents with disabilities.
The opportunity
The FY2027 budget adoption hearing in September 2026 creates a near-term window to secure funding for this active initiative. Acting now allows sufficient lead time to remediate, test, and validate compliance before the April 2027 deadline, reducing legal and operational risk.
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Discuss this project →Fleet Modernization and Telematics Expansion
Fleet Management · Public Works Modernization
High Priority
About this project
The county completed a telematics pilot with positive results and is now evaluating phased fleet-wide implementation under a formal FY2026 modernization initiative. With $6M proposed for vehicle maintenance in FY2027, the window to scale is open, but delayed action risks losing budget alignment and procurement momentum.
The opportunity
FY2027 budget hearings are approaching and capital allocations for fleet and vehicle maintenance are already proposed, making this an ideal cycle to advance procurement. Cooperative purchasing agreements are in place, reducing lead time and supporting a cost-effective, phased rollout.
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Discuss this project →Cybersecurity & IT Asset Management Compliance Remediation
Cybersecurity & Compliance · IT Asset Management
High Priority
About this project
County-wide audits have identified documented gaps in IT asset management and cybersecurity practices, including a confirmed mandate for password and credential management. While mature security tools are in place, unresolved audit findings elevate compliance and operational risk across county systems and staff.
The opportunity
The FY2027 budget cycle and applicable JAG grant funding create a near-term window to remediate audit findings and close credential management gaps. Acting now reduces institutional risk, supports audit resolution, and aligns investment with an active funding and budget planning timeline.