Primary Department: District Attorney
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Sean Teare, District Attorney
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Type of Request: Grant - Application
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Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division
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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 $926,082 with a required match of $396,892, for the FY26 Special Victims Prosecution and Protective Order Project.
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Background and Discussion:
The state grant funds awarded are $926,082 with a required match $396,892 for a total not to exceed $1,322,974 for the year beginning October 1, 2025 and ending September 30, 2026.
Expected Impact:
This grant will fund the Special Victims Prosecution and Protective Order Project of the Harris County District Attorney's Office.
Alternative Options:
Without approval the Special Victims Prosecution and Protective Order Project of the Harris County District Attorney's Office would go unfunded.
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