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IT director requests five-figure increases for software licensing and cybersecurity; justice center tech and web accessibility cited
Summary
The county’s IT director asked commissioners for a substantial increase in software-licensing and security spending tied to new systems, cloud backups, website accessibility and outfitting the new justice center, saying many existing subscriptions and compliance needs will raise costs in 2026.
San Patricio County’s IT director (first name Steven; last name not specified) presented a 2026 technology budget that emphasizes higher recurring costs for software licensing, cybersecurity, and infrastructure needed to support new county facilities.
Key requests: The IT office sought sizable increases in its software-licensing and support line (the presentation listed a requested amount of approximately $245,300 for licensing and security support…
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