Legislation Details

File #: 26-5380    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Grant Status: Passed
File created: 8/6/2026 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 8/25/2026 Final action: 8/25/2026
Title: Request by the Constable of Precinct 5 for approval to extend two grant-funded positions to September 30, 2026, for the FY26 Victims Assistance Grant.
Attachments: 1. FY26 VA Positions_Approved Backup.pdf
Primary Department: Constables
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Terry Allbritton, Constable Precinct 5

Secondary Department: N/A
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official:

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA

Type of Request: Position

Project ID (if applicable): 100001000001784
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division

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 Constable of Precinct 5 for approval to extend two grant-funded positions to September 30, 2026, for the FY26 Victims Assistance Grant.
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Background and Discussion:
The purpose of the program is to provide services and assistance to victims of crime to speed their recovery
and aid them through the criminal justice process. Services may include responding to the emotional and
physical needs of crime victims, assisting victims in stabilizing their lives, providing victims with safety and
security, and assisting victims to understand and participate in the criminal justice system. Grant funds aid the
department in providing statutorily mandated services. Texas CCP Article 56.02

Expected Impact:
The program will keep providing services and assistance directly to victims of crime to speed up their recovery
and aid them through the criminal justice process.

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.
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