Legislative Services

Governor Abbott Announces Over $528 Million In Public Safety Grants
Grant Announcement, Sept. 5, 2023

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that his Public Safety Office (PSO) will administer over $528 million in grant funding for a variety of public safety programs and services in Texas.

Applications Open February 2024 for Texas Historic Courthouse Preservation Program
Grant Announcement, Sept. 5, 2023

$45 million appropriated and grant cap raised to $10 million by the 88th Legislature for popular Texas Historical Commission grant program.

State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP)
Grant Announcement, Aug. 14, 2023

The federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), also known as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), was signed into law on November 15, 2021.

Sen. John Cornyn announces over $2 million in funding for D-FW to reduce rape kit backlog
The Dallas Morning News, Sept. 20, 2022

Three North Texas entities will receive over $2 million in grant money to help reduce the backlog in processing untested DNA and rape kits, Texas Republican Sen. John Cornyn announced Tuesday.

Governor Abbott, TJJD Announce Over $295,000 Grant To Uvalde County Juvenile Probation Department
Press Release, Sept. 01, 2022

This grant will fund a program for the UCJPD to provide services for at-risk youth exhibiting emotional or behavioral problems at school who need additional help beyond school-based interventions during fiscal years 2023 and 2024. 

Governor Abbott, TxDOT Announce Record $85 Billion 10-Year Transportation Plan
Press Release, Aug. 30, 2022

The 2023 UTP reflects an unprecedented level of projected transportation funding dedicated to improving transportation safety, addressing congestion and rural connectivity, and preserving roadways for Texas drivers.

Comal County to receive over $240K in federal funds for ice storm damage
The Herald-Zeitung Feb 19, 2024

Comal County will receive more than $240,000 from the federal government to pay for damages from last year’s ice storm last year that downed tree limbs and damaged power lines and roofs.

Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office receives $350K for mental health crisis response program
Community Impact - Houston, Feb. 2, 2024

The Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office received a $349,616 grant from the U.S. Department of Justice to provide immediate mental health support for low-risk crisis calls, according to a Jan. 29 news release.

TIDC Funds Mental Health Public Defense Improvements in Texas
Texas Indigent Defense Commission, Dec. 11, 2023

On Thursday, the Texas Indigent Defense Commission (TIDC) awarded over half a million dollars in mental health grant funding to Burnet, Galveston, and Dallas Counties to support indigent defense in the state.

Permian Basin gets a new 200-bed behavioral health center
Texas Tribune, Oct. 10, 2023

Like many regions in Texas, the county jails and hospitals have been at capacity with people needing mental health help. Local leaders hope a new 200-bed facility will alleviate pressure.

County Receives Grant Monies
East Texas News, Sept. 29, 2023

Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham announced the Texas General Land Office approved $68,042,000 in regional mitigation funds for six federally eligible infrastructure projects, three of which will aid areas of San Jacinto County.

Victoria County receives multi-year grant to build a public defender office
Victoria Advocate, July 25, 2023

After years of discussion, Victoria County will soon have a public defender office.

LCRA awards almost $1 million in grants to area first responders, community projects
KXAN, Jan. 12, 2023

Almost one million dollars has been awarded to projects across the region in the latest round of the Lower Colorado River Authority’s community grants program.

Dallas County adds psych hospital beds for inmates waiting up to 800 days
Dallas Morning News, Dec. 21, 2022

Dallas County will use more than $4 million in its federal COVID-19 dollars to reduce the wait times for inmates to be admitted into state psychiatric hospitals. Dallas County Commissioners approved a one-year contract with North Texas Behavioral Health Authority.

Fannin County Commissioners Court to increase funding for roads
North Texas e-News, Dec. 20, 2022

Fannin County Commissioners Court voted unanimously to designate $500,000 from American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to each of the four county precincts to improve county roads.

Potter County officers receive training to improve knowledge of how to approach mental health cases
KDFA NewsChannel 10, Dec. 19, 2022

Last week the commissioners court of Potter County decided on providing the county’s first responders with training that will enable them to handle interactions with persons having mental disorders more safely and more effectively.