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): 5340701
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 Victim Assistance Grant Program.
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Background and Discussion:
The victim Assistance coordinator will be responsible for coordinating with other agencies, data collection, outreach, and area businesses to serve victims of violent crimes, robbery, assault, sexual assault, and human trafficking. The grant term for this award is 10/01/25 - 10/30/26.
Expected Impact:
The victim Assistance coordinator will be responsible for coordinating with other agencies, data collection, outreach, and area businesses to serve victims of violent crimes, robbery, assault, sexual assault, and human trafficking.
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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