What this is
Harris County and Houston secured $1.4 million in federal crime prevention funding to improve community safety across our region.
Type: GrantFile: 26-2919 Status: Passed Legislative Body: Commissioners Court Introduced: 2026-04-30 Passed: 2026-05-14
Ranada.Cullivan2@harriscountytx.gov
Key details
- Amount: $1,430,968 in federal crime prevention funding
- Source: Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant program
- Lead agency: Harris County Sheriff's Office
- Local cost: No local tax money required as match
- Partners: Harris County and City of Houston working together
Where it reaches
- Address
- 1001 Preston St, 77002
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Why it matters
This federal grant brings $1.4 million to Harris County and Houston for crime prevention programs without raising your taxes. The money helps police work better together and could fund community safety programs, officer training, and victim services in your neighborhood.
If this passes
Harris County and Houston get federal money for community policing, crime prevention technology, officer training, and victim services without raising local taxes.
If this does not pass
The county and city miss out on $1.4 million in federal funding that could improve public safety programs and police coordination in your area.
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By the numbers
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