Discussion and possible action to authorize Webb County Court-at-Law II to submit a grant application as developed, written, and submitted by Webb County Court-at-Law II. The grant is through the Governor of the State of Texas, Public Safety Office Criminal Justice Division; Specialty Courts Grant Program, FY2026. The grant would expand The DWI Court Program if awarded with a contractual partnership with AMISTAD Consultation and Evaluation services LLC of San Antonio, Texas for the evaluation services and consulting of the grant. The court would then also partner with SCAN for treatment to court participants. The request is $250,000.00 for one year. Grant funds shall be utilized to provide outpatient services to area DWI Offenders charged before the county courts-at-law and district courts that qualify for outpatient treatment. Authorizing Webb County Judge to execute all relevant documents any other matter incident thereto. This grant does not require a match; and thus, will not have an impact on the general fund. All required documents were sent for review through Economic Development and the solicitation is compliant with the Webb County single point of contact (SPOC) procedures. [Requested by Victor Villarreal, County Court at Law II Judge]

Issue: The current caseload of The DWI Court Program has reached 100+ participants.

Solution: The grant if awarded would allow to expand services within The DWI Court.
 
Result: DWI Court will be able to continue to fully service more participants.

The Office of the Governor awarded Webb County through Webb County Court-at-Law II this grant in November 2024. The DWI Court will continue to service Webb County residents whom have been charged with a DWI offense.  

In January 2024 Commissioner's Court approved the request to apply for this grant, it was awarded in November 2024.