Authorize Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs Notification of Intent to Contract for both 2026 Low-Inco...

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2026-0102 Authorize Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs Notification of Intent to Contract for both 2026 Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) and 2026 Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) On a motion made by Commissioner Dr. Elba Garcia, and seconded by Commissioner Andrew Sommerman, the following order was passed and adopted by the Commissioners Court of Dallas County, State of Texas: BRIEFING DATE: January 20, 2026 FUNDING SOURCE: Fund 46600, Project 0830226, Project 0830126 Be it resolved and ordered that the Dallas County Commissioners Court does hereby authorize the Auditors Office to establish budget appropriations for the 2026 LIHEAP WAP and 2026 CEAP grants in the amounts of $1,485,196 and $12,278,078 respectively and authorize the release of funds for payment of all operating expenses of the 2026 LIHEAP WAP and 2026 CEAP beginning January 1, 2026. Done in open Court January 20, 2026 by the following vote: IN FAVOR: County Judge Clay Jenkins, Commissioner Dr. Theresa Daniel, Commissioner John Wiley Price, Commissioner Dr. Elba Garcia, and Commissioner Andrew Sommerman OPPOSED: None