Legislation Details

File #: 26-0460    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Grant Status: Passed
File created: 1/8/2026 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 1/29/2026 Final action: 1/29/2026
Title: Request by the Constable of Precinct 5 for approval to submit an application to the Texas Office of the Governor/Criminal Justice Division for grant funds in the amount of $146,708.18, with a required match of $36,677.04 for the FY27 General Victims Assistance Grant Program.
Attachments: 1. FY27 VA_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: Grant - Application

 

Project ID (if applicable): 3332010

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): 5%

Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A - Rate is not 0% and is listed above.

 

Request Summary (Agenda Caption):

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Request by the Constable of Precinct 5 for approval to submit an application to the Texas Office of the Governor/Criminal Justice Division for grant funds in the amount of $146,708.18, with a required match of $36,677.04 for the FY27 General Victims Assistance Grant Program.

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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 service. Texas CCP Article 56.02

 

 

Expected Impact:

The program will allow Constable of Precinct 5 to keep providing services and assistance directly to victims of crime to speed their recovery and aid them through the criminal justice process. The grant term for this award is 10/1/2026 - 09/30/2027.

 

 

 

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.

Infrastructure Initiative (Goal 2):  N/A

Economy Initiative (Goal 3): N/A

Health Initiative (Goal 4): N/A

Climate/Resilience Initiative (Goal 5): N/A

Housing Initiative (Goal 6): N/A

 

Additional notes related to the Strategic Plan:

 

Prior Court Action (if any):

Date

Agenda Item #

Action Taken

12/11/25

25-7603

Approval to Accept FY26 Award (Approved)

 

Location:

Address (if applicable):

Precinct(s): Precincts 3 & 4

 

Fiscal and Personnel Summary

Service Name

FY27 General Victims Assistant Grant Program

 

 

Current Fiscal Year Cost

Annual Fiscal Cost

 

Labor

Non-Labor

Total

Recurring Expenses

Funding Sources

 

Existing Budget

 

 

 

 

1000 - General Fund

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$

$

$

Grant

$

$

$

$

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$

$

$

$

Total Existing Budget

$

$

$

$

Additional Budget Request (Requires Fiscal Review Request Form)

 

Choose an item.

$

$

$

$

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$

$

$

$

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$

$

$

$

Total Additional Budget Request

$

$

$

$

Total Funding Sources

$

$

$

$

Grants - Proposed Budget (For Grants Items only)

 

Labor

Non-Labor

Total

No. of Grant Years

Local Match Source - Existing Budget: 1000 - General Fund

$36,677.04

$

$36,677.04

1

Local Match Source - Additional Budget Request: Choose an item.

$

$

$

 

Grant Funds Applied for/Awarded (Total)

$146,708.18

$

$146,708.18

 

Personnel (Fill out section only if requesting new Position Control Numbers (PCN)s)

 

Current Position Count for Service

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Additional Positions Request

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Total Personnel

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-

 

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

CAO Reviewer Name and Title

 

CAO Review Completion Date

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Anticipated Court Date: 1/29/2026

Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date): 10/1/2026

 

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

 

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

 

Attachments (if applicable): Notice of Funding, Resolution, Signatory Authorization Form