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: Position
Project ID (if applicable): VCLG_DA_GY27
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Office of the Attorney General
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): Choose an item. N/A
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by the District Attorney for approval to extend 1 grant-funded position to August 31, 2027, for the FY27 Victim Coordinator and Liaison Grant.
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Background and Discussion:
The purpose of the Victim Coordinator and Liaison (VCLG) program is to fund the mandated positions
described in the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, Article 56.04, specifically Victim Assistance Coordinators
(VAC) in prosecutor offices and Crime Victim Liaisons (CVL) in law enforcement agencies. The state grant funds
awarded are for the period beginning October 1, 2026 – August 31, 2027.
Expected Impact:
This grant will continue to fund 1 PCN
Alternative Options:
No alternative options identified.
County Strategic Plan Goal: 1. Make Harris County safer and more just.
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Prior Court Action (if any):
Date Agenda Item # Action Taken 10/15/26 198 Request to Accept Award
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