8.B • NOTICE is hereby given in accordance with Chapter Hidalgo County (Hidalgo County)

AI-102242: Sheriff's Office - Peace Officer Metal Health Program Application 1. Authorization and approval to apply for the FY 2027 Peace Officer Metal Health Program grant with the Office of the Governor, Public Safety Office Criminal Justice Division for the period of 10/01/2026-09/30/2027 2. Authorization for the County Judge to e-sign the required documen

Presented in: Hidalgo County Commissioners Court - February 03, 2026 on 2026-02-03

Official Roll-Call Vote

Restrains Gov't • 2.4/10 Impact Weight

PASSED (5 - 0)

“AI-102242: Sheriff's Office - Peace Officer Metal Health Program Application 1. Authorization and approval to apply for the FY 2027 Peace Officer Metal Health Program grant with the Office of the Governor, Public Safety Office Criminal Justice Division for the period of 10/01/2026-09/30/2027 2. Authorization for the County Judge to e-sign the required documen”

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

AI-102242 Sheriff's Office - Peace Officer Metal Health Program Application 1. Authorization and approval to apply for the FY 2027 Peace Officer Metal Health Program grant with the Office of the Governor, Public Safety Office Criminal Justice Division for the period of 10/01/2026-09/30/2027 2. Authorization for the County Judge to e-sign the required documentation under E-Grants as authorization official. 3. Authorization for the County Judge to certify grant application under E-Grants as authorized official

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 2.4/10). 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.