Legislation Details

File #: 25-4955    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Financial Authorization Status: Passed
File created: 7/30/2025 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 8/7/2025 Final action: 8/7/2025
Title: Request by the Constable of Precinct 8 for approval to open and use a Law Enforcement Cash Fund in the amount of $10,000 to conduct law enforcement investigations utilizing existing Chapter 59 funds.
Attachments: 1. Investigative Cash Fund Commisioners Request Letter.pdf
Primary Department: Constables
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Phil Sandlin

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Regular or Supplemental RCA: Supplemental RCA

Type of Request: Financial Authorization

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Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request

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Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by the Constable of Precinct 8 for approval to open and use a Law Enforcement Cash Fund in the amount of $10,000 to conduct law enforcement investigations utilizing existing Chapter 59 funds.
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Background and Discussion:
These funds will be used to cover approved expenditures when conducting undercover investigations.


Expected Impact:
To allow for more effective undercover investigations.




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County Strategic Plan Goal: 1. Make Harris County safer and more just.
County Strategic Plan Objective: A: Reduce violent crime across the County.
Justice/Safety Initiative (Goal 1): A4: Improve safety through targeted pursuit of violent crime suspects.
Infrastructure Initiative (Goal 2): N/A
Economy Initiative (Goal 3): N/A
Health Initiative (Goal 4): N/A
Climate/Resilience Initiative (Goal 5): N/A
Housing Initiative (Goal 6): N/A

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Precinct(s): Countywide

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