Primary Department: District Attorney
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Sean Teare, District Attorney
Secondary Department: N/A
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official:
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Position
Project ID (if applicable): VCLG_DA_GY26
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Office of the Attorney General
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 District Attorney for approval of a position effective January 10, 2026 for the FY26 Victim Coordinator and Liaison Grant.
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Background and Discussion:
The Harris County District Attorney Office (HCDA) was awarded state grant funds in the amount of $99,000 for the period beginning September 1, 2025, and ending August 31, 2027. There is no match required.
Expected Impact:
This grant will fund a Victim Assistance Coordinator (VAC) position for Domestic Violence Bureau in the Harris County District Attorney's Office.
Alternative Options:
This allocates additional resources to the Domestic Violence Bureau. Without it, there will be a higher impact on the general fund.
County Strategic Plan Goal: 1. Make Harris County safer and more just.
County Strategic Plan Objective: N: Improve the health behaviors of community members.
Justice/Safety Initiative (Goal 1): A3: Increase resources available to families exposed to domestic violence.
Infrastructure Initiative (Goal 2): Choose an item.
Economy Initiative (Goal 3): Choose an item.
Health Initiative (Goal 4): Choose an item.
Climate/Resilience Initiative (Goal 5): Choose an item.
Housing Initiative (Goal 6): Choose an item.
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