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 - Award
Project ID (if applicable):
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): 0%
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): Grantor does not allow indirect cost capture
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by the District Attorney for approval to accept from the Texas Department of Transportation grant funds in the amount of $411,529.79, with a required cash match of $133,524.60, for the FY26 Intoxication Source Prevention Grant.
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Background and Discussion:
The Intoxication Source Prevention Program is a multi-pronged statewide initiative to reduce alcohol and drug-impaired driving through public awareness campaigns, targeted enforcement efforts, and education programs. It is a component of Texas's larger impaired driving and traffic safety plans, which aim to save lives and prevent injuries on Texas roads The FY2026 grant period for this award is 10/01/25-09/30/26.
Expected Impact:
This grant will continue to fund 3 PCNS.
Alternative Options:
Without grant funding, these PCNs will not be funded.
County Strategic Plan Goal: 1. Make Harris County safer and more just.
County Strategic Plan Objective: F: Ensure safety and security for all using the county's transportation network in alignment with the County's Vision Zero plan.
Justice/Safety Initiative (Goal 1): N/A
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