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    Texas is 254 counties strong. That's a lot of experience and know-how state lawmakers can rely on when making public policy decisions. County officials across Texas are ready to help.

    Grant Annoucements

    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.

     
    Success Stories

    Texas Water Development Board approves financial assistance totaling $52,786,369 for water loss and water system improvement projects
    Texas Water Newsroom, Feb. 13, 2025

    The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) today approved financial assistance totaling $52,786,369 for water loss and water system improvement projects.

    Deep East Texas counties awarded millions for broadband improvement
    Office of the Texas Governor, Jan. 31, 2025

    More high speed internet service is on its way to Deep East Texas. According to Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar, 'Bringing Online Opportunities to Texas' is a grant program awarding nearly $702 million to bring fiber or hybrid internet to 24 counties.

    Governor Abbott Announces Over $17 Million In Grants To Texas Military Communities
    Office of the Texas Governor, Dec. 16, 2024

    Governor Greg Abbott today announced over $17 million in grant funding for infrastructure projects in military communities from the Texas Military Preparedness Commission's (TMPC) Defense Economic Adjustment Assistance Grant (DEAAG) program.

    $12 million investment going toward Texoma mental health programs
    kxii.com, Nov. 13, 2024

    Texomans will soon have access to more mental health programs.

    Maverick County Secures nearly $500,000 for International Airport Development
    Maverick County News & Announcements Share, Aug. 26, 2024

    Maverick County has been awarded nearly $500,000 from the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to begin the design and development of the renovations at the Maverick County International Airport.

    Historic Mason County Courthouse Restored to its Glory
    Texas Historical Commission, July 3, 2024

    The Mason County Courthouse will be rededicated on July 13, 2024, following an extensive restoration project after a devastating arson fire in February 2021.

    Cameron County receives nearly $5M for shoreline restoration at Adolph Thomae Park
    MyRGV.com, June 17, 2024

    The $4,908,200 in funding comes through the Coastal Erosion Protection Response Act, or CEPRA, and will be used to stabilize approximately 2,900 linear feet of eroding shoreline at the park through the construction of living shorelines and a breakwater, according to a news release.

    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.