Legislation Details

File #: 26-5794    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Grant Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 9/1/2026 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 9/17/2026 Final action:
Title: Request by the District Attorney for approval to accept from the Texas Department of Transportation grant funds in the amount of $263,169.22, with a required cash match of $65,792.30, for the FY27 No Refusal Grant Program.
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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: Grant - Award

Project ID (if applicable): NRF_DA_GY27
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Texas Department of Transportation

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): Grantor does not allow indirect cost capture

Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by the District Attorney for approval to accept from the Texas Department of Transportation grant funds in the amount of $263,169.22, with a required cash match of $65,792.30, for the FY27 No Refusal Grant Program.
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Background and Discussion:
The Texas Department of Transportation grants support the goals and strategies of its Traffic Safety Program to reduce the number of motor vehicle-related crashes, fatalities, and serious injuries in Texas. The program also aligns with the County’s strategic goal of making Harris County safer and just.

The grant period for this award is October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027. The No Refusal grant renewal will continue to fund overtime expenses and contribute the required cash match of $65,792.30.

Expected Impact:
The program aims to reduce the number of motor vehicle-related crashes, fatalities, and serious injuries in Harris County. This grant will continue to fund overtime expenses for the No Refusal program.

Alternative Options:
Without grant funding, overtime for this program will not be funded. There were no alternative options identified.

County Strategic Plan Goal: 1. Make Harris County safer and more just.
County Strategic Plan Objective: N: Improve the health behavio...

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