Legislation Details

File #: 26-5380    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Grant Status: Passed
File created: 8/6/2026 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 8/25/2026 Final action: 8/25/2026
Title: Request by the Constable of Precinct 5 for approval to extend two grant-funded positions to September 30, 2026, for the FY26 Victims Assistance Grant.
Attachments: 1. FY26 VA Positions_Approved Backup.pdf

Primary Department: Constables

Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Terry Allbritton, Constable Precinct 5

 

Secondary Department: N/A

Secondary Department Head/Elected Official:

 

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA

Type of Request: Position

 

Project ID (if applicable): 100001000001784

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

 

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Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal:  N/A - Goal not applicable to request

 

Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): 0%

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Request Summary (Agenda Caption):

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Request by the Constable of Precinct 5 for approval to extend two grant-funded positions to September 30, 2026, for the FY26 Victims Assistance Grant.

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Background and Discussion:

The purpose of the program is to provide services and assistance to victims of crime to speed their recovery

and aid them through the criminal justice process. Services may include responding to the emotional and

physical needs of crime victims, assisting victims in stabilizing their lives, providing victims with safety and

security, and assisting victims to understand and participate in the criminal justice system. Grant funds aid the

department in providing statutorily mandated services. Texas CCP Article 56.02

 

Expected Impact:

The program will keep providing services and assistance directly to victims of crime to speed up their recovery

and aid them through the criminal justice process.

 

Alternative Options:

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 behaviors of community members.

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Additional notes related to the Strategic Plan:

 

Prior Court Action (if any):

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Action Taken

12/11/2025

 

Request to accept award for Victims Assistance Grant

 

Location:

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County Attorney’s Office Legal Review (for Harris County Code Items only)

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Anticipated Court Date: 8/25/2026

Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date): Click or tap to enter a date.

 

Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or ARPA related item

 

Contact(s) name, title, department: Theodore Heap, Financial Officer, Constable Precinct 5

 

 

Attachments (if applicable): 3441 Form(s)