Primary Department: Constables
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: James Phillips, Constable Precinct 7
Secondary Department: N/A
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official:
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Position
Project ID (if applicable): 5389001
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Texas Office of the Governor/Criminal Justice Division
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): Choose an item.N/A
Request Summary (Agenda Caption
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Request by the Constable of Precinct 7 for approval of a position effective January 10, 2026 for the FY26 Violence Against Women Formula Grant Program.
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Background and Discussion:
The grant funded position is for a deputy to educate and assist women victims of domestic violence, helping them to navigate through the judicial system and needed social services
Expected Impact:
The new position will allow more victims in Precinct 7 to be assisted and receive county services. The grant term is 9/1/25 - 8/31/26.
Alternative Options:
There were no alternative options identified.
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): A3: Increase resources available to families exposed to domestic violence.
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Prior Court Action (if any):
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Action Taken
11/13/25
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