Summary
IT Director Greg said server, firewall, and memory costs have doubled or tripled — driven partly by data centers buying up supply — forcing him to the budget committee mid-year for the first time since 2012.
At a glance
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- Last 30 days
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Last discussed Jun 24, 2026.
Impact analysis
Servers now cost about $25,000 each; a firewall went from $3,000 to $7,500.
County departments relying on functioning IT and cybersecurity infrastructure.
Taxpayers across all taxing entities would bear the financing and maintenance costs if approved without cost controls.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Budget Workshop — June 24, 2026
IT Director Greg said server, firewall, and memory costs have doubled or tripled — driven partly by data centers buying up supply — forcing him to the budget committee mid-year for the first time since 2012.
Commissioners Court - Feb 11, 2026
The appraisal district wants to buy and renovate a former event venue, but the estimated cost jumped from $7.5M to about $10M. Commissioners said they lack details on scope, financing, inspections, and who eats cost overruns, and voted it down. The county's share is roughly 20% of the cost.
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