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Web Accessibility & Digital Portal Compliance
Digital Accessibility · ADA Compliance
High Priority
About this project
The county faces urgent ADA/WCAG 2.1 Level AA compliance mandates with federal deadlines in early 2026, and a recent audit cited accessibility deficiencies affecting residents with disabilities and limited English proficiency. Active website rebuilding and a PDF accessibility pilot are underway, with $440,250 already approved for the ADA Transition Plan.
The opportunity
FY 2027 budget includes $4,000,000 for ADA Improvements and $628,320 for Phase 2 Digital Accessibility, with federal deadlines driving near-term decision-making. Acting within the current fiscal cycle ensures compliance, reduces legal exposure, and expands equitable digital access for all residents.
UASI-L grant
Discuss this project →Emergency Management Plan Modernization & Mass Notification
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
As of December 2025, the Basic Emergency Management Plan and COOP updates remain unstarted, placing the county out of compliance with Texas Government Code §418.102 mandates requiring 2026 updates. Recent flooding events have exposed critical gaps, including inadequate mass notification coverage for LEP and disabled populations, while a leadership transition in the Emergency Management Director role adds organizational risk.
The opportunity
A $1,000,000 grant for outdoor warning sirens is identified in the FY 2027 budget, and the $150,000 UASI-L grant is directly applicable to emergency management equipment and planning. Acting now—during the leadership transition and ahead of the 2026 compliance deadline—positions the county to close preparedness gaps, protect vulnerable residents, and maximize available funding.
UASI-L grant
Discuss this project →Cybersecurity Compliance & Identity Access Management Modernization
Cybersecurity Compliance · Identity & Access Management
High Priority
About this project
The county faces critical cybersecurity compliance gaps, including overdue CJIS 6.0 mandates requiring advanced encryption and multi-factor authentication. Unaddressed IAM and endpoint protection deficiencies elevate risk to sensitive public safety data and county operations.
The opportunity
With the CJIS 6.0 deadline already passed, remediation is immediately urgent; the UASI-L grant ($150,000) and FY 2027 SaaS/maintenance allocations ($2.09M) provide viable funding pathways. Acting now reduces audit exposure and strengthens the county's security posture ahead of the next budget cycle.
UASI-L grant
Discuss this project →IT Infrastructure & Hardware Lifecycle Management
IT Modernization · Endpoint & Infrastructure Security
High Priority
About this project
The county faces significant end-of-life hardware and software lifecycle risks, with a Technology and Operations services contract expiring in August 2027. Unaddressed gaps in modern device management, endpoint protection, and server and storage capacity elevate operational continuity and cybersecurity compliance risk.
The opportunity
FY 2027 budget allocations of $4.5M for end-of-life hardware replacement and $775K for server and storage growth establish a defined, funded procurement window. Acting within this cycle ensures continuity of services, reduces security exposure, and aligns modernization efforts with active budget authority before the contract expiration deadline.
Fleet Safety Modernization and EV Telematics Readiness
Fleet Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The county has sustained multiple total-loss vehicle accidents in 2025–2026 due to driver error, generating significant replacement costs and liability exposure. Concurrent fleet electrification and EV charging infrastructure initiatives underscore the need for integrated telematics and fuel management capabilities to sustain operational continuity.
The opportunity
Recent accident history creates immediate, documentable justification for investment aligned with the current fiscal planning cycle. Addressing driver behavior monitoring and EV infrastructure management now positions the county to reduce insurance costs, protect public assets, and scale fleet modernization responsibly.
Emergency Communications & Public Alert Infrastructure Modernization
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
Active strategic planning for emergency communications infrastructure, including the CTECC initiative, reflects recognized gaps in public alerting capability. Critical planning documents remain incomplete, mass notification gaps exist for LEP and disabled populations, and recent flood events have exposed vulnerabilities in current systems.
The opportunity
A $1,000,000 grant earmarked for outdoor warning sirens in the FY 2027 budget provides a direct, funded path to address infrastructure gaps. With a new Director of Emergency Management onboarding and Texas Government Code §418.102 compliance updates due in 2026, near-term decisions carry significant mission and public safety weight.