Discussion and possible action to authorize the acceptance of additional funding in the amount of $70,000 from the Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) Fund for Veterans’ Assistance (FVA) Grant Award VCO25-T-001, to be applied during the remainder of the 2025–2026 grant year for the continued operation of the Webb County Veterans Service Office Transportation Program; and to authorize the County Judge to execute all related documents and any other matters incident thereto. All required documents were sent to the Economic Development Department for review and were found to be in compliance with the Single Point of Contact (SPOC) policy. No cash match is required, and this action will have no impact on the County’s General Fund. [Requested by Veteran's Service Office]

Issue: On February 10, 2026, the Texas Veterans Commission approved and awarded the Webb County Veterans Service Office an additional $70,000 to support the continued operation of the Veterans Transportation Assistance Program (VTAP) for the grant period of July 1, 2025, through August 31, 2026.

Solution: Authorize the acceptance of these additional Texas Veterans Commission Grant Funds to ensure the continued delivery and expansion of transportation services for eligible Webb County veterans, dependents, and surviving spouses. These services will continue to provide transportation to medical appointments within Webb County and throughout a 200-mile radius, helping address critical transportation needs and improving access to essential medical care and support services for our local Veterans.

Result: Approval and acceptance of the additional funding will allow the Veterans Transportation Assistance Program to continue meeting the current level of community demand and help prevent reductions in service for eligible Webb County veterans, dependents, and surviving spouses. This funding will ensure uninterrupted, no-cost transportation to VA hospitals, specialty clinics, and other essential medical facilities within a 200-mile radius, including regional centers in San Antonio, Corpus Christi, Harlingen, and McAllen. It will also support transportation related to essential daily needs, including access to pharmacies, grocery stores, food pantries, and food delivery services when necessary. Overall, this additional funding will help preserve continuity of care, enhance quality of life, and strengthen access to critical services for the veteran community served by Webb County.

01/26/2026 Commissioners Court approved a budget increase request from Texas Veterans
Commission (TVC) Fund for Veterans' Assistance Grant Award VCO25-T-001 for use by the Webb
County Veterans Service Office Transportation Program in the amount of $70,000.00 Dollars to be distributed in the remaining grant year 2025-2026. 

01/26/2026 Commissioners Court approved a budget increase request from Texas Veterans
Commission (TVC) Fund for Veterans' Assistance Grant Award VCO25-T-001 for use by the Webb
County Veterans Service Office Transportation Program in the amount of $70,000.00 Dollars to be distributed in the remaining grant year 2025-2026.