Texas Allocates Over $500 Million in Public Safety Grants

The funding will support crime prevention, border security, anti-human trafficking efforts, and victim assistance programs across the state.

Governor Greg Abbott announced $500 million in grants to bolster public safety initiatives, funded through a mix of state and federal resources.
Over $194 million will go toward programs aiding victims of crime and addressing violence against women, with more than 500 grant awards issued in this category.
Approximately $56.5 million is allocated to anti-terrorism efforts, funding equipment, training, and planning for local, regional, and state agencies.
Nearly $56 million will support Operation Lone Star, focusing on enhancing interagency border security operations to deter and interdict criminal activity.
Additional grants will fund body cameras for police, cybersecurity improvements, mental health services for at-risk youth, and security enhancements for houses of worship.