Primary Department: Constables
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Constable James Phillips
Secondary Department: N/A
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official:
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Transmittal
Project ID (if applicable): STEP_2026-HarrisP7-S-1YG-0014
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Texas Department of Transportation/Traffic Safety Division
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable):
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable):
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Choose an item.
Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): 3%
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A - Rate is not 0% and is listed above.
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Transmittal by the Constable of Precinct 7 of the grant application submitted to the Texas Department of Transportation/Traffic Safety Division for grant funds in the amount of $554,824.88, with a cash match of $102,500.00 for the FY 2026 Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) Comprehensive Program.
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Background and Discussion:
The goal of the STEP program is for TxDOT to develop strategic partnerships with law enforcement to reduce crashes by creating safer driving environments on Texas roadways through high-visibility engagement (HVE). Any accredited law enforcement agency in Texas is eligible for funding through STEP, though priority to receive the funds and the maximum funding amount an agency may receive is based on the number and type of crashes occurring in the applicant jurisdictions The purpose of the one-year grant is to increase effective enforcement and adjudication of traffic safety-related laws to reduce crashes, increase occupant restraint use, reduce the number of speed-related crashes, and reduce distracted driving motor vehicle crashes, injuries, and fatalities. The grant will pay the salaries of 4 deputies, 3 sergeants, and 2 lieutenants, 1 clerk and purchase needed equipment in this overtime program....
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