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Emergency Operations Plan & Mass Notification Consolidation
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
Tarrant County lacks a publicly documented current Emergency Operations Plan and relies on fragmented mass-notification systems across two platforms, exposing the county to significant compliance and operational readiness risks. A disjointed COVID-19 response highlighted these gaps, and mandatory emergency plan maintenance requirements remain unmet.
The opportunity
A newly appointed Emergency Management Coordinator brings leadership urgency, and a $1.2M Public Health Emergency Preparedness grant offers a direct funding path with strong alignment to current preparedness gaps. Acting within this fiscal window enables the county to consolidate notification systems, close compliance gaps, and strengthen community resilience.
Public Health Emergency Preparedness Grant
Discuss this project →Countywide Cybersecurity Modernization: Identity & Endpoint Security
Cybersecurity · IT Modernization
High Priority
About this project
Tarrant County is advancing a countywide cybersecurity modernization effort with active compliance mandates around identity/access management and endpoint security. The existing security environment spans multiple tools with integration and coverage gaps, elevating risk to county operations, data, and residents.
The opportunity
FY2026 budget allocations are confirmed for both identity/access management and endpoint detection, creating an active procurement window. The Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant explicitly covers technology and information systems improvements, providing an eligible funding path to advance this initiative now.
Edward Byrne Memorial JAG
Discuss this project →Web Accessibility & Digital Portal Compliance
Web Accessibility · Regulatory Compliance
High Priority
About this project
Tarrant County faces a mandatory WCAG 2.1 Level AA compliance deadline of April 26, 2027, for its public-facing website and digital properties. Failure to meet this requirement creates legal exposure and limits equitable access to county services for residents with disabilities.
The opportunity
The defined April 2027 regulatory deadline creates a clear and time-sensitive procurement window aligned with active FY planning cycles. An existing license contract supports a streamlined expansion path, reducing procurement friction and accelerating time to compliance.
Texas DIR Cooperative
Discuss this project →Digital Media Evidence Storage Migration
Public Safety · Digital Evidence Management
High Priority
About this project
The Sheriff's Office has identified a strategic need to migrate its digital media evidence storage, signaling that current infrastructure is aging, capacity-constrained, or cost-prohibitive. Inadequate storage directly threatens chain-of-custody integrity, case outcomes, and compliance with evidence retention mandates.
The opportunity
This initiative carries executive-level prioritization and aligns with active IT operations spending, supporting near-term budget availability. The Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG), allocated to Tarrant County, explicitly covers technology improvement and information systems, providing a viable funding pathway.
Edward Byrne Memorial JAG
Discuss this project →Fleet Modernization & Liability Risk Reduction
Fleet Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
Tarrant County has launched a fleet vehicle lease pilot and a broader county-wide replacement initiative, while rising self-insurance claims and fleet-related liability lawsuits signal growing financial and operational exposure. Existing GPS-based dispatch and mapping infrastructure provides a foundation for integrated fleet oversight.
The opportunity
Active pilot planning and budget exploration create a timely entry point to formalize fleet modernization before the next fiscal cycle. Cooperative purchasing channels, including established state procurement vehicles, can accelerate acquisition and reduce total cost to the county.
Texas DIR Cooperative
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