What this is
Harris County Sheriff gets $21,000 federal grant to protect our children from online predators and cybercrime through specialized task force work.
Type: GrantFile: 26-2779 Status: Passed Legislative Body: Commissioners Court Introduced: 2026-04-22 Passed: 2026-05-14
Ranada.Cullivan2@harriscountytx.gov
Key details
- Grant Amount: $21,000 for fiscal years 2025-26
- Source: U.S. Department of Justice through City of Houston
- Purpose: Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force
- Local Cost: No matching funds required from Harris County
Where it reaches
- Address
- 1001 Preston St, 77002
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Why it matters
Our children face growing dangers from online predators and cyberbullying. This funding helps train local deputies to better investigate these crimes and educate families about keeping kids safe on social media and gaming platforms.
If this passes
Deputies get better training and tools to catch online predators. More community programs will teach parents and teachers how to protect kids online.
If this does not pass
The task force continues with current funding levels, but may have fewer resources for training and community education programs.
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By the numbers
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