WASHINGTON CO. COMMISSIONERS TO TAKE UP RESOLUTION FOR SHERIFF IMMIGRATION LAW ENFORCEMENT GRANT PROGRAM
Washington County Commissioners on Tuesday will consider a resolution supporting an application from the sheriff’s office for the Sheriff Immigration Law Enforcement Grant Program.
Senate Bill 8, passed during the 89th Legislature, established a grant program providing funds to sheriff’s offices who have entered into immigration law enforcement agreements with United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
According to the Texas Comptroller’s Office, the amount of grant money awarded to the sheriff’s office varies depending on the population of the county, with a minimum of $80,000 and a maximum of $140,000. The funds may be spent over a two-year period on costs associated with participating in the agreement, including personnel compensation, equipment and training, that are not reimbursed by the federal government.
Also on Tuesday, commissioners will hear quarterly reports from the EMS Department and Washington County 911. Additionally, they will act on an interlocal agreement between the county and the City of Burton for road improvement services.
At the end of the regular meeting, the court will open a workshop to discuss county office spaces.
In other regular session business, commissioners will consider:
- Approval of the CJIS security addendum with CIS and Washington County 911.
- Recognition of Washington County employees celebrating notable years of service for the third quarter.
- Discussion on a formal notice from Industry Communications for a new service line installation in the county right-of-way of Dead End Lane in Precinct 4.
- Accepting a ticket to the Washington County Republican Party’s annual Reagan Dinner, donated by the Washington County Republican Club to Precinct 3 Commissioner Chad Dismukes.
Commissioners will meet Tuesday at 9 a.m. at the Washington County Courthouse.