Primary Department: Constables
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Constable James "Smokie" Phillips
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Regular or Supplemental RCA: Supplemental RCA
Type of Request: Grant - Award
Project ID (if applicable): STEP 2026-HarrisP7-S-1YG-0014
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Texas Department of Transportation
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable):
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable):
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
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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Request by the Constable of Precinct 7 for approval to accept from the Texas Department of Transportation grant funds in the amount of $94,471.30, with a match of $30,088.04, for the FY 2026 STEP Comprehensive (COMP) Grant.
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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 receiving 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 motor vehicle crashes, injuries, and fatalities. The grant will pay the salaries of 4 deputies, 3 sergeants, 2 lieutenants, 1 clerk and purchase the equipment needed in this overtime program.
Expected Impact:
In 2023, there were 116,521 crashes in Har...
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