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Cameron County accepts three state cybersecurity grants, commissioners ask staff to identify 20% local match
Summary
County IT staff told the court the three grants would improve cybersecurity across departments but require a 20% local cash match; commissioners approved accepting the awards and asked staff to identify internal funding sources and return with financing details before award deadlines.
Cameron County commissioners on Dec. 31 voted to accept three grant awards from the Office of the Governor for cybersecurity assessment, mitigation and workforce development for fiscal year 2025–26, but directed staff to identify a 20% local cash match before formally executing the awards.
Sergio, a county IT representative, told the court the grants fund equipment and software to "improve our security posture throughout the county, not just for one department," and that "there is a 20% cash match on all 3…
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