Legislation Details

File #: 26-3914    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Contract - Award Status: Passed
File created: 6/4/2026 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 6/25/2026 Final action: 6/25/2026
Title: Request by the Constable of Precinct 3 for approval of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) for monthly vehicle reimbursement related to the Homeland Security Task Force (HSTF) investigations for one vehicle not to exceed $900.00 per month, or $10,800.00 annually.
Attachments: 1. 26GEN1379_DEA HSTF Funds MOU Houston - Harris County Constable Pct 3.pdf
Primary Department: Constables
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Constable Sherman Eagleton

Secondary Department: Choose an item.
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official:

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA

Type of Request: Contract - Award

Project ID (if applicable):
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)

MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request

Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A - Not a grant item

Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
title
Request by the Constable of Precinct 3 for approval of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) for monthly vehicle reimbursement related to the Homeland Security Task Force (HSTF) investigations for one vehicle not to exceed $900.00 per month, or $10,800.00 annually.
end

Background and Discussion:
Precinct 3 deputies are assigned to the task force, which is comprised of federal and local law enforcement officers working cooperatively to reduce the trafficking of narcotics and dangerous drugs. The HSTF program reimburses participating agencies for monthly vehicle expenses incurred by law enforcement officers while assisting in investigations.


Expected Impact:





Alternative Options:
N/A



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): A4: Improve safety through targeted pursuit of violent crime suspects.
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): C...

Click here for full text