Discussion and possible action to ratify the approval of the acceptance of a grant award in the amount of $500,000.00 Contract #IA-0000001935 from the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts for Fiscal Year 2026 SB 22 Rural Law Enforcement Grant, covering the period from October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026; and to authorize the County Judge to execute all necessary documents; and any other matters incident thereto. This grant requires no cash match and has no impact on the General Fund. All documentation has been reviewed by the Economic Development Department and complies with Webb County’s Single Point of Contact (SPOC) procedures. [Requested by the Webb County Sheriff's Office, Fund #2716]

Issue: The Webb County Sheriff’s Office, like many rural law enforcement agencies, operates under constrained financial, operational and personnel resources. These limitations present ongoing challenges in addressing complex and evolving criminal justice issues that often stem from multifaceted and deeply rooted societal conditions.

Solution:By leveraging available federal, state, and local grant resources, the Webb County Sheriff’s Office can strengthen its capacity to deliver enhanced law enforcement services.

Result:Continued grant funding will supplement and improve the Sheriff’s Office’s operational effectiveness, allowing for greater public safety and service delivery without imposing additional financial demands on the County’s general fund.

Senate Bill (SB) 22 was passed in the Texas 88th Regular Legislative Session. SB 22 establishes a grant program that will provide financial assistance to sheriff’s departments in eligible counties to ensure professional law enforcement and legal representation of people’s interests throughout the state.

The court approves the submission of this grant application on a yearly basis.