Montgomery County
What to Know:
- The county's IT Department has requested a $39 million budget for Fiscal Year 2026.
- The preliminary budget for 2026, which is subject to change, only includes $21 million for the department.
- The largest differences between requested funds and granted preliminary funds are related to hardware, software, utilities and software maintenance.
Montgomery County will test a first response program similar to one that Pearland has in place, using drones to arrive more quickly. The ACLU has questions.
Commissioners approved the district’s budget for 2024-25, which has grown to include more staff, drones and software to improve processes and accommodate county growth.
