TEXAS (KAUZ) – According to the Office of the Texas Comptroller, over $12.4 million in public safety grants for 58 rural counties and local offices across three major programs supporting emergency response, law enforcement, and immigration enforcement activities was approved.
“These grants strengthen the ability of rural communities to provide essential public safety services that protect Texans statewide.
I’m proud to help channel vital resources into rural jurisdictions across Texas, enabling local agencies to maintain and strengthen critical emergency and law enforcement services.”
The Office of the Texas Comptroller shared that of the $12.4 million in grants approved, about $10.8 million is to be allocated to 47 local entities for the Rural Law Enforcement Salary Assistance Grant Program, which supplements salary assistance to the sheriff’s departments, constable’s offices, and district and county attorney’s offices in rural areas of the state.
Texas Comptroller Huffines also awarded $1.59 million to local governments for the Rural Ambulance Service Grant and Sheriff Immigration Law Enforcement Grant programs:
The Rural Ambulance Service Grant Program supports adequate ground ambulance services in rural areas, including the purchase of ambulances, accessories, and needed modifications.The Sheriff Immigration Law Enforcement Grant Program supports sheriffs who participate in recognized immigration law enforcement agreements with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Funds help cover costs associated with these agreements that are not reimbursed by the federal government.
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