Texas Comptroller’s Office Awards Rural Law Enforcement Salary Assistance Grants to Chambers County

(Austin, TX) – The Texas Comptroller’s Office announced the recipients of the Rural Law Enforcement Salary Assistance Grants, highlighting the commitment to public safety and the well-being of Texas communities.
Representative Terri Leo Wilson has long been an advocate for law enforcement and the safety of all Texans. In her first term in office, she has consistently championed initiatives aimed at ensuring that law enforcement agencies have the resources they need to maintain safe communities.
Rep. Leo Wilson supported and voted in favor of Senate Bill 22, which established the Rural Law Enforcement Salary Assistance grant program. This program aims to provide vital financial assistance to sheriff’s departments, constable’s offices, and district and county attorney’s offices, particularly those in rural areas where resources may be limited. For more information on the program, please visit the Comptroller’s Office website at https://comptroller.texas.gov/economy/develpment/grants/rural.
“I am deeply grateful to Comptroller Glenn Hegar and his dedicated staff for their commitment to supporting our rural law enforcement agencies,” said Rep. Leo Wilson. “Their decision to award $350,000 to the Sheriff’s Office, $175,000 to the District Attorney’s Office, and $175,000 to the County Attorney’s Office in Chambers County will directly contribute to the safety and security of our communities.”
Rep. Leo Wilson emphasized the importance of providing resources to rural law enforcement agencies, stating, “Our rural communities deserve the same level of protection and support as their urban counterparts. By investing in our law enforcement agencies, we are investing in the safety and well-being of all Texans.”
Rep. Leo Wilson remains committed to working alongside local law enforcement agencies to ensure they have the resources necessary to carry out their vital mission of protecting and serving their communities.