Primary Department: District Attorney
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Sean Teare, District Attorney
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Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Grant - Application
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Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Office of the Governor, Public Safety Office
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Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by the District Attorney for approval to submit an application to the Office of the Governor/Criminal Justice Division for grant funds in the amount of $796,156, with no required match, for the FY26 Border Prosecution Unit Grant Program.
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Background and Discussion:
The Border Prosecution Unit grant will continue to fund 3 PCNs and an additional PCN is being requested with no required cash match. This grant period is September 1, 2025 through August 31, 2026.
Expected Impact:
This grant will continue to fund 3 PCNS and if awarded will also fund an additional PCN.
Alternative Options:
Without funding, these PCNs will need to be vacated.
County Strategic Plan Goal: 1. Make Harris County safer and more just.
County Strategic Plan Objective: N/A
Justice/Safety Initiative (Goal 1): A4: Improve safety through targeted pursuit of violent crime suspects.
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