8.c.
Commissioners Court Meeting
- Meeting Date:
- 05/26/2026
- Title:
- FY 2025 SCAAP Grant Application Submission
- Submitted for:
- Kimberly Bautista
- Submitted By:
- Kimberly Bautista
- Department:
- Economic Development
Subject:
Discussion and possible action to authorize the submission of the FY 2025 State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (SCAAP) grant application to the Bureau of Justice Assistance for reimbursement of costs already incurred during the period of July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024, by Webb County for the incarceration of undocumented criminal aliens at the Webb County Jail, in an amount not to exceed $150,000.00;and authorize the Webb County Judge to execute all relevant documents; and address any other matters incident thereto. This grant does not require a cash match. All required documents were submitted for review through the Economic Development Department and are in compliance with the Webb County Single Point of Contact procedures.
Issue: Although immigration matters, including illegal immigration, fall under the jurisdiction and regulation of the federal government, state prisons and local detention facilities, including the Webb County Jail, incur significant costs associated with housing undocumented criminal aliens who commit crimes in the United States. These costs include, but are not limited to, supervision, housing, meals, clothing, medical care, transportation, and other related detention expenses.
Solution: Authorize the submission of a grant application under the State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (SCAAP) to seek reimbursement for a portion of correctional officer salary costs already incurred by Webb County for the detention of undocumented criminal aliens.
Result: Webb County may receive federal reimbursement for a limited percentage of eligible costs already incurred for the detention of undocumented criminal aliens at the Webb County Jail.
Issue: Although immigration matters, including illegal immigration, fall under the jurisdiction and regulation of the federal government, state prisons and local detention facilities, including the Webb County Jail, incur significant costs associated with housing undocumented criminal aliens who commit crimes in the United States. These costs include, but are not limited to, supervision, housing, meals, clothing, medical care, transportation, and other related detention expenses.
Solution: Authorize the submission of a grant application under the State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (SCAAP) to seek reimbursement for a portion of correctional officer salary costs already incurred by Webb County for the detention of undocumented criminal aliens.
Result: Webb County may receive federal reimbursement for a limited percentage of eligible costs already incurred for the detention of undocumented criminal aliens at the Webb County Jail.
Background:
Under the State Criminal Alien Assistance Program, eligible payments may be made to applicant governments for costs associated with undocumented criminal aliens who were convicted of at least one felony or two misdemeanors, generally for violations of state or local law, and who were incarcerated under the legal authority of the applicant government for at least four consecutive days during the applicable reporting period.
Previous Court Action:
The submission of this grant application is approved on an annual basis.
Fiscal Impact
- Budget Account Number:
- To Be Determined
- Funding Source:
- Grant Revenue
- Balance:
- Various
Financial Impact:
Estimated grant funds/revenue of $150,000. However, due to several variables, including the specific federal appropriation, the number of applicants, and the maximum reimbursable salary costs for each applying entity, the exact grant amount or reimbursement awarded to Webb County cannot be accurately projected at this time. The Bureau of Justice Assistance will determine the final reimbursement amount based on the applicable percentage factor.