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Web Accessibility & WCAG Compliance Remediation
Web Accessibility · Digital Equity & Compliance
High Priority
About this project
Harris County has an active WCAG 2.1 Level AA compliance mandate with a formal deadline, yet compliance status across public-facing digital properties remains unverified despite a named strategic initiative in place. This gap creates legal exposure and limits equitable access to government services for residents with disabilities.
The opportunity
The Harris County Website Accessibility Project is budget-approved and deadline-driven, creating a clear near-term action window aligned with FY2026 software investment trends. Addressing compliance now reduces legal risk, advances digital equity, and positions the county to meet its mandate before enforcement consequences arise.
Strengthen Password & Identity Security Compliance
Cybersecurity · Identity & Access Management
High Priority
About this project
No password management solution has been identified, leaving a critical gap in credential security. Active Texas cybersecurity mandates require annual training and incident reporting, and expiring MFA and cybersecurity tool contracts create an immediate compliance and operational risk window.
The opportunity
IT contract renewals expiring in late 2026 and early 2027, combined with a September budget adoption cycle, create well-defined decision windows. Aligned federal grant opportunities support cybersecurity investments, making this an optimal time to close identity security gaps and meet state compliance obligations.
FY25 Edward Byrne JAG
Discuss this project →Fleet Safety Modernization and EV Transition
Fleet Safety · Sustainable Infrastructure
High Priority
About this project
The county has experienced fleet accidents, faces active vehicle-related liability exposure, and carries elevated workers' compensation costs. A budget-approved initiative to transition light-duty vehicles to zero- or low-emission models and deploy EV charging infrastructure is underway, creating parallel safety and sustainability urgency.
The opportunity
The FY26 Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) Operation Slowdown grant is a direct funding fit for fleet safety improvements, reducing local cost burden. Addressing safety gaps now limits liability risk and positions the county to meet its EV transition mandate within the current fiscal planning cycle.
FY26 STEP OpSlow Grant
Discuss this project →Strengthen Emergency Preparedness and Mass Notification
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
Harris County has documented preparedness gaps including an unverified Emergency Operations Plan, unknown mass notification coverage, and no formal exercises or reviews on record. Current contracts indicate budget exists, but insufficient coverage elevates operational and life-safety risk for residents and staff.
The opportunity
The BRIC Grant Program presents a strong funding alignment for resilience and preparedness improvements, reducing local cost burden. Acting within the current grant cycle addresses compliance gaps, strengthens community response capacity, and positions the county ahead of its annual September budget adoption window.
BRIC Grant Program
Discuss this project →Endpoint & IT Systems Management Modernization
Cybersecurity · IT Modernization
High Priority
About this project
Expiring cybersecurity and IT management contracts—with key renewals due in late 2026 and early 2027—are triggering a re-evaluation of endpoint and systems management capabilities. Without proactive planning, gaps in coverage create operational and compliance risk under active Texas cybersecurity mandates.
The opportunity
The September budget adoption cycle and upcoming contract expirations create a near-term decision window to right-size endpoint management investments. The FY25 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) offers a funding-aligned pathway, and the county's substantial IT budget supports expanded tooling without requiring new appropriations.
FY25 Edward Byrne JAG
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