Grant Submission; New; District Attorney – Fiscal Years 2027-2030 – U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Pro...

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2026-0722 Grant Submission; New; District Attorney – Fiscal Years 2027-2030 – U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance – Dallas County Focused Deterrence Project; Grant Request Amount of $1,260,091; No Cash Match Needed On a motion made by Commissioner Dr. Elba Garcia, and seconded by Commissioner John Wiley Price, the following order was passed and adopted by the Commissioners Court of Dallas County, State of Texas: BRIEFING DATE: June 16, 2026 FUNDING SOURCE: Grant Funds; No Cash Match Needed Be it resolved and ordered that the Dallas County Commissioners Court does hereby approve the District Attorney's submission of the Bureau of Justice Assistance 4-year grant for $1,260,091. The grant will fund two (2) new positions, travel, supplies, and program evaluation to reduce violent crime by targeting the most prolific offenders in Dallas County. No cash match is needed. Additionally, the Commissioners’ Court authorizes the County Judge to sign all related documents. The grant project is expected to start during the 2026 calendar year and will last four (4) years. Done in open Court June 16, 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