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Government Success: Texas Agency Modernizes Citizen Services Through a “No Wrong Door” Approach
A connected, citizen-centered model for accessing services across programs and channels
About
A Texas state agency that delivers citizen-facing services across multiple programs, divisions, and service channels. The agency supports residents with access to information, resources, and assistance through digital, phone, chat, and in-person engagement. Its work requires coordination across operational teams to help citizens connect with the services and support they need.
Challenge
The agency faced challenges common across government organizations: multiple entry points, fragmented systems, siloed data, limited visibility across programs, and inconsistent customer experiences. Citizens and staff were navigating too many “doors,” which made it harder to connect people to the right services and for support teams to coordinate effectively. The agency also had separate intake processes and disconnected systems across divisions. Staff had limited visibility into customer interactions across programs, creating redundant work, slower referrals, and unnecessary handoffs. The existing model made it difficult to provide a consistent, connected experience regardless of where a citizen started.
Solution
HSO and Microsoft partnered with the Texas agency to modernize citizen service delivery through a large-scale “No Wrong Door” initiative designed to create a unified, citizen-centered experience across programs and service channels. The solution centered on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Customer Service and Dynamics 365 Contact Center, supported by a centralized CRM foundation, unified customer engagement records, modernized case management, integrated contact center capabilities, AI-enabled support, and better cross-program collaboration. Rather than taking a “big bang” approach, HSO and Microsoft designed an incremental implementation path that could prove value early and support future expansion. The approach began with Customer Care as the first proof point, while establishing a common service foundation that could extend to additional divisions over time. The solution connected information from disparate systems while maintaining appropriate controls for sensitive data. It also supported a 360-degree view of customer interactions and modernized intake, routing, referral, and resolution processes across programs.
Results
The “No Wrong Door” initiative established a foundation for faster, more connected citizen service experiences. The model is expected to help citizens access services through multiple channels, reduce confusion, limit handoffs, improve referrals, and increase opportunities for one-touch resolution. For agency staff, the solution supports greater visibility into citizen interactions, reduces duplicate effort, improves collaboration across divisions, and creates a more consistent approach to managing citizen needs across programs. The result is a scalable framework for improving service delivery, enhancing operational efficiency, and supporting future modernization through a unified CRM and contact center foundation.
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