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, Criminal Justice Division
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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 $3,502,000 with a required match of $1,500,857, for the FY26 Victim Assistance Grant Program.
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Background and Discussion:
The state grant funds awarded are $3,502,000 for the year beginning October 1, 2025 and ending September 30, 2026.
Expected Impact:
This grant will fund the 38 positions in the Victim Assistance Project of the Harris County DA's Office.
Alternative Options:
Without grant funding, these 38 positions would need to be vacated, and the program would no longer run.
County Strategic Plan Goal: 1. Make Harris County safer and more just.
County Strategic Plan Objective: N/A
Justice/Safety Initiative (Goal 1): A3: Increase resources available to families exposed to domestic violence.
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