The District Attorney's Office asked the Commissioners Court to approve submitting a $1,500,000 federal grant application to the U.S. Department of Justice's Office on Violence Against Women for a program aimed at improving the criminal justice response to violence against women. No local matching funds are required.
What it means for you
If awarded, the grant would bring $1,500,000 in federal funds to the Harris County District Attorney's Office for the ICJR Program, with no cost to county taxpayers.
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.