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

AI-101910: District Attorney - Victim Assistance Program Grant (1281): 1. Requesting approval to apply to the Office of the Governor - Criminal Justice Division for the FY 2026 (10.1.2026 to 9.30.2027) Hidalgo County DA's Office - Victim Assistance Program Grant. 2. Requesting approval of resolution to designate County Judge as the grantee's authorized offici

Presented in: Hidalgo County Commissioners Court - January 06, 2026 on 2026-01-06

Official Roll-Call Vote

Restrains Gov't • 2.4/10 Impact Weight

PASSED (5 - 0)

“AI-101910: District Attorney - Victim Assistance Program Grant (1281): 1. Requesting approval to apply to the Office of the Governor - Criminal Justice Division for the FY 2026 (10.1.2026 to 9.30.2027) Hidalgo County DA's Office - Victim Assistance Program Grant. 2. Requesting approval of resolution to designate County Judge as the grantee's authorized offici”

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

AI-101910 District Attorney - Victim Assistance Program Grant (1281): 1. Requesting approval to apply to the Office of the Governor - Criminal Justice Division for the FY 2026 (10.1.2026 to 9.30.2027) Hidalgo County DA's Office - Victim Assistance Program Grant. 2. Requesting approval of resolution to designate County Judge as the grantee's authorized official and to sign all required documents in relation to the grant application.

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.