14.A • NOTICE is hereby given in accordance with Chapter Hidalgo County (Hidalgo County)

AI-102654: Adult Probation — C.A.R.E.S. Program: Ratification of approval to apply for the Hidalgo County Cognitive Access for Remote Engagement and Supervision (C.A.R.E.S.) 2026 Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs(OJP) Bureau of Justice Assistance Department (BJA) grant and ratification of approval of resolution pertaining to the grant.

Presented in: Hidalgo County Commissioners Court - March 17, 2026 on 2026-03-17

Official Roll-Call Vote

Restrains Gov't • 2.1/10 Impact Weight

PASSED (5 - 0)

“AI-102654: Adult Probation — C.A.R.E.S. Program: Ratification of approval to apply for the Hidalgo County Cognitive Access for Remote Engagement and Supervision (C.A.R.E.S.) 2026 Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs(OJP) Bureau of Justice Assistance Department (BJA) grant and ratification of approval of resolution pertaining to the grant.”

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

AI-102654 Adult Probation — C.A.R.E.S. Program: Ratification of approval to apply for the Hidalgo County Cognitive Access for Remote Engagement and Supervision (C.A.R.E.S.) 2026 Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs(OJP) Bureau of Justice Assistance Department (BJA) grant and ratification of approval of resolution pertaining to the grant.

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 2.1/10). Under the Bastiat Liberty Watchdog Index, voting YES on measures that cap or reduce ad valorem tax burdens, expand taxpayer exemptions, retire debt early, enforce competitive bidding caps, or remove regulatory/zoning barriers to private property rights earns a positive Pro-Liberty score.