Primary Department: Constables
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Terry Allbritton, Constable
Secondary Department: N/A
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official:
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Grant - Award
Project ID (if applicable):
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): 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 Constable of Precinct 5 for approval to accept from the Texas Office of the Governor/Criminal Justice Division grant funds in the amount of $146,708.18, with a required match of $36,677.05, for the FY26 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. The grant term for this award is October 1, 2025 - September 30, 2026.
Expected Impact:
The program will keep providing services and assistance directly to victims of crime to speed their recovery
and aid them through the criminal justice process. It is the goal of the Harris County Precinct Five Constable’s Office (Pct. 5) to use funds awarded from the General Victim Assistance Direct Services Program to continue to support a permanent Victims Assistance Unit and augment current efforts. The Victim Assistance Unit has two Victim Liaisons who identify Victims through daily offense reports, referrals from deputies and other agencies, and walk-ins and phone calls to our office.
Alternative Options:
There were no alternative option identified.
County Strategic Plan Goal: 1. Make Harris County safer and more just.
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Prior Court Action (if any):
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2/6/2025 |
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Request to apply for Victims Assistance Grant |
Location:
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Local Match Source - Existing Budget: 1000 - General Fund |
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Grant Funds Applied for/Awarded (Total) |
$146,708.19 |
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Anticipated Court Date: 12/11/2025
Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date): 10/1/2025
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): Court Order, Statement of Award, Budget Template