Legislation Details

File #: 26-5795    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 $320,891.97, with a required cash match of $80,223.00, for the FY27 Intoxication Source Prevention 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): ISP_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 $320,891.97, with a required cash match of $80,223.00, for the FY27 Intoxication Source Prevention Grant Program.
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Background and Discussion:
The Texas Department of Transportation grants annually 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 Intoxication Source Prevention grant renewal will continue to fund 3 PCNs, providing the required cash match of $80,223.00.

The grant period for this award is October 1, 2027 – September 30, 2027.

Expected Impact:
The Traffic Safety Program grant aims to reduce the number of motor vehicle-related crashes, fatalities, and serious injuries in Harris County and aligns with the County’s strategic goal of making Harris County more safe and just. This grant will continue to fund 3 PCNS.

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.
Justice/Safety Initiative (Goal 1):...

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