Legislation Details

File #: 26-1131    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Grant Status: Passed
File created: 2/5/2026 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 2/12/2026 Final action: 2/12/2026
Title: Request by the Constable of Precinct 2 for approval to accept the amendment to the agreement for overtime reimbursement with the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF) for the period of October 1, 2025 - September 30, 2026.

Primary Department: Constables

Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Jerry Garcia, Constable

 

Secondary Department: N/A

Secondary Department Head/Elected Official:

 

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Supplemental RCA

Type of Request: Grant - Amendment

 

Project ID (if applicable): GY24_HIDTA

Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Office of National Drug Control Policy

 

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 2 for approval to accept the amendment to the agreement for overtime reimbursement with the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF) for the period of October 1, 2025 - September 30, 2026.

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Background and Discussion:

Constable Jerry Garcia is requesting to assign an already existing approved position to the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force to bring monetary gains to the County and the Department of Precinct 2 Constables Office.

 

Expected Impact:

There will be no impact to the general fund budget. There is no required match for this grant. Harris County Constable Precinct 2 will receive an additional $5,000 for the MDS Initiative for the FY 2024 HIDTA Grant. The additional grant funds will enable the department to continue providing several law enforcement initiatives aimed at reducing the supply and trafficking of illegal drugs.

 

 

Alternative Options:

There are no alternative options for accepting this amendment.

 

 

 

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):  N/A

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):

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Action Taken

8/6/2024

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HIDTA Award

 

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Precinct(s): Precinct 2

 

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

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Anticipated Court Date: 2/12/2026

 

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: Jehieli Garcia, Chief Clerk, Constable Jerry Garcia

 

Attachments (if applicable): HIDTA Award Documents, Court Order, Constable Jerry Garcia Letterhead, Authorization Emails