Primary Department: Constables
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Constable James “Smokie” Phillips, Harris County Precinct 7
Secondary Department: N/A
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: N/A
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Financial Authorization
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
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MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A - Not a grant item
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by the Constable of Precinct 7 for approval to receive supplemental funding not to exceed $50,000.00 from the Greater Southeast Management District to support supplemental Precinct 7 services under the 2026 Collaborative Public Safety Initiative.
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Background and Discussion:
No County funds are required; all funding will be provided directly by the Greater Southeast Management District.
The Greater Southeast Management District has received $200,000 in additional funding dedicated to crime prevention and public safety initiatives within the District. The District currently receives public-safety support from three primary components:
• Houston Police Department – South Central Division
• Harris County Constable Precinct 7
• Greater Southeast Management District Enhanced Public Safety Program
Instead of deploying separate or duplicative initiatives, the District proposes a coordinated strategy, the 2026 Collaborative Public Safety Initiative to maximize the strengths and capabilities of each resource.
The initiative focuses on:
• Visible deterrence and crime prevention
• Nightlife safety and quality-of-life enforcement
• Business and community engagement
• Targeted enforcement based on crime data and intelligence
Supplemental resources will be d...
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