Primary Department: Management and Budget
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Daniel Ramos, Executive Director
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Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCAType of Request: Policy
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Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
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Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A - Not a grant item
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval of an order authorizing the County Judge to execute the Payment Card Industry (PCI) Self-Assessment Questionnaire (SAQ-D) and Attestation of Compliance between Harris County and PCI Security Standards Council, LLC to comply with the payment card industry data security standard.
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Background and Discussion:
Payment Card Industry (PCI) standards require entities that process credit card payments to complete an annual self-assessment to confirm compliance with industry security requirements.
Harris County processes credit card payments across various departments and is therefore required to complete the annual PCI Self-Assessment Questionnaire. The County has engaged Protiviti, a consulting firm specializing in risk and compliance advisory services, to support the County’s ongoing PCI compliance efforts and assist with the preparation of the required assessment.
The SAQ-D form represents the County’s annual self-assessment for PCI compliance. Based on internal review and guidance from the County Attorney’s Office, execution by the County Judge is required for submission of the form on behalf of Harris County.
Expected Impact:
Completion of the SAQ-D form will allow Harris County to meet its annual PCI compliance certification requirements for entities that process credit card payments and support the continued operation of the County’s payment processing systems.
Alternative Options:
No alternative action is recommended, as execution of the SAQ-D form supports completion of the County’s annual PCI compliance documentation.
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Health Initiative (Goal 4): N/A
Climate/Resilience Initiative (Goal 5): N/A
Housing Initiative (Goal 6): N/A
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Anticipated Court Date: 3/19/2026
Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date): Click or tap to enter a date.
Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or ARPA related item
Contact(s) name, title, department: Fahad Gulzar, Acting Deputy Executive Director, Office of Management and Budget
Attachments (if applicable): Order, SAQ-D Form [Confidential]