Texas Grants $125 Million to Rural Sheriffs and Prosecutors for Salary Increases

Texas has awarded $125 million in grants to rural sheriff departments, constable offices, and prosecutor offices for salary assistance, according to the Texas State Comptroller’s office. Bipartisan legislation approved during the 2023 legislative session designated $330 million in funds to be used by smaller law enforcement agencies across the state to increase minimum salaries and purchase equipment. “For the Texas economy to grow and prosper, we must make sure Texas families feel safe, and that requires supporting our local law enforcement men and women who work tirelessly every day,” said Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar in a statement. “Tragically, some governmental agencies jurisdictions are defunding the police, yet thankfully, Texas leadership has stepped up with additional support for law enforcement agencies across our vast state.”...