Discuss, consider and take appropriate action for County Court at Law 2 to pursue applying for a Fund for Veterans' Assistance (FVA) grant administered by the Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) to support Veterans Treatment Courts (VTC) in Texas.

The Fund for Veterans’ Assistance (FVA or Fund) was created in the 79th Legislature to address the needs of Texas veterans and their families. The Fund is composed of money deposited under the Texas Government Code, the Texas Transportation Code, and Texas Parks and Wildlife Code. The TVC offers grants to support Veterans Treatment Court programs, which is designed to rehabilitate Justice Involved Veterans (JIV) who are facing criminal charges.  These grants are part of the Fund for Veterans’ Assistance and are awarded to organizations that provide direct services to veterans.  The grant aims to divert JIV from the traditional criminal justice system and provide them with the necessary tools to lead a productive and law-abiding lifestyle.  The application period for these grants is open from October 2, 2025, to December 2, 2025, with an estimated $31 million in available funding. The Williamson County Veterans Treatment Court is currently utilizing a grant through the Texas Veterans Commission for $320,000.000 to provide mental health and substance abuse treatment for Veterans involved in the Texas Justice System. This grant will continue to fund personnel, staff training, alcohol/ drug monitoring, office supplies and mental health/ substance-use treatment for Veterans. The new TVC grant year runs from September 1, 2026, through August 31, 2027. The Wilco Veteran's court is currently supported by a TVC Grant that expires on August 31, 2026.