The Institute of Forensic Sciences is asking the Court to approve accepting a $903,154 federal grant from the US Department of Justice for the FY2025 DNA Capacity Enhancement for Backlog Reduction Program, with no required county match.
What it means for you
The Institute of Forensic Sciences would receive federal funds to expand DNA testing capacity and reduce its DNA analysis backlog.
Outcome
A motion was made by Commissioner Ellis, seconded by Commissioner Garcia, that this item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: (4-0)
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): Absent
4–0, per the official record.