Homeland Security radio grant for county law enforcement
Summary
The county won its full homeland security grant request but equipment prices jumped, so it scaled back to 20 portable and 5 mobile radios and put up local money to finish the project.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 16, 2026.
Impact analysis
Local funds needed to cover cost increases beyond the grant award.
First responders who use the radios.
Mentions & discussions (4)
Regular Session — September 16, 2026
The Sheriff's Office got approval for a $208,099 Motorola logging/communications system, two cargo vans, and four police interceptor vehicles — about $469,000 in equipment total.
Regular Session — September 2, 2026
The county accepted $45,468.75 for body-worn cameras and approved training travel for deputies and the Sheriff, including a national police chiefs conference.
Commissioners Court - Apr 29, 2026
The county won its full homeland security grant request but equipment prices jumped, so it scaled back to 20 portable and 5 mobile radios and put up local money to finish the project.
Commissioners Court - Mar 4, 2026
The county will apply for a state grant to buy about $219,000 in radios for the fire marshal and all four constables — no local match, but funding is competitive and procurement wouldn't start before September.
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