Legislation Details

File #: 26-0569    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Grant Status: Passed
File created: 1/13/2026 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 1/29/2026 Final action: 1/29/2026
Title: Request by the Office of County Administration for approval to submit an application to the Office of the Governor/Criminal Justice Division for grant funds in the amount of $229,205, with no required match, for the FY27 Specialty DWI Sober Courts Program.
Attachments: 1. 01-29-29 Court_Backup_DWI Sober Court_FY27.pdf
Primary Department: County Administration
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Jesse Dickerman, Interim County Administrator

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Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA

Type of Request: Grant - Application

Project ID (if applicable): 4697004
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division

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Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): 5%
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Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by the Office of County Administration for approval to submit an application to the Office of the Governor/Criminal Justice Division for grant funds in the amount of $229,205, with no required match, for the FY27 Specialty DWI Sober Courts Program.
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Background and Discussion:
The primary focus of this program will apply to cases currently charged with a subsequent DWI in Harris
County or currently on community supervision for a misdemeanor and arrested for a DWI charge and will
match these participants with appropriate services and provide case management.

Expected Impact:
Improved outcomes for substance abuse treatment, reduction in trauma, decreased recidivism, improved
public health and public safety.

Alternative Options:
To provide fewer services or fund programs from general or other funds.



County Strategic Plan Goal: 1. Make Harris County safer and more just.
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Justice/Safety Initiative (Goal 1): B4: Increase the jail deflection and diversion rate.
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