The Institute of Forensic Sciences is asking the Commissioners Court to approve submitting a grant application to the Bureau of Justice Assistance/Office of Justice Programs for $903,154, with no required match, for the FY25 DNA Capacity Enhancement for Backlog Reduction Program.
What it means for you
If awarded, these funds would go to the Institute of Forensic Sciences to help increase DNA processing capacity and reduce the backlog of DNA cases.
Outcome
A motion was made by Commissioner Ellis, seconded by Commissioner Garcia, that this item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: (5-0)
How each member voted
Lina Hidalgo (County Judge): AyeRodney Ellis (Commissioner, Precinct 1): AyeAdrian Garcia (Commissioner, Precinct 2): AyeTom S. Ramsey (Commissioner, Precinct 3): AyeLesley Briones (Commissioner, Precinct 4): Aye
5–0, per the official record.