Background

2019

  • Commissioners Court approved the creation of a DEEO
  • TIP Strategies was retained to lead the preliminary establishment of the DEEO

2020

  • Meetings with more than 100 stakeholders to identify priorities, opportunities, and challenges.
  • Established a preliminary department structure and budget.

2021

  • New executive director appointed.
  • Department build-out: hiring a leadership team, beginning a listening tour, and standing up new programs