Legislation Details

File #: 25-6007    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Grant Status: Passed
File created: 9/10/2025 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 9/18/2025 Final action: 9/18/2025
Title: Request by the District Attorney for approval to accept grant funds from the Texas Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority/Houston Police Department in the amount of $233,088.00 with a required cash match of $45,926 for the FY26 Houston Auto Crimes Task Force (H.A.C.T.F.).
Primary Department: District Attorney
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Sean Teare, District Attorney

Secondary Department: Choose an item.
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official:

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Supplemental RCA

Type of Request: Grant - Award

Project ID (if applicable):
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Texas Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority/Houston Police Department

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 grant funds from the Texas Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority/Houston Police Department in the amount of $233,088.00 with a required cash match of $45,926 for the FY26 Houston Auto Crimes Task Force (H.A.C.T.F.).
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Background and Discussion:
The Sheriff's Office Auto Theft Unit was awarded the grant to combat catalytic converter theft, and a portion of the grant funds a position in the Harris County District Attorney's Office.

Expected Impact:
Provide additional personnel to combat catalytic converter theft.

Alternative Options:
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): N/A
Infrastructure Initiative (Goal 2): Choose an item.
Economy Initiative (Goal 3): Choose an item.
Health Initiative (Goal 4): Choose an item.
Climate/Resilience Initiative (Goal 5): Choose an item.
Housing Initiative (Goal 6): Choose an item.

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