CPF Disclosures FY27

Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies

  1. Community Project Funding Request - Harris County Regional Law Enforcement Data Sharing Platform
    Agency: Department of Justice  
    Bureau: Community Oriented Policing Services

Account: Technology and Equipment

The inability of the 63 Law Enforcement agencies in Harris County to share real-time data about active criminals and investigations has been an issue for Harris County law enforcement agencies since we started utilizing computer technology in the early 1980’s. Criminals do not limit their criminal activity to any one specific law enforcement jurisdiction or community in the metropolitan area. If a municipality makes an arrest, it is difficult to determine the scope of the criminal activity beyond one jurisdiction or discern if there are additional victims. Because criminal enterprises in Harris County are inextricably connected and geographically vast, a lack of coordination diminishes our ability to protect our communities and serve our citizens. The project supported by this funding request will create the opportunity for Harris County law enforcement agencies to share real-time criminal investigative information with each other. Criminal cases will be able to be solved more quickly, and criminals will be identified and linked to all of the crimes they have committed across jurisdictional boundaries. The benefit to the residents of Harris County and to the agencies participating in this project will be invaluable. Public safety is the greatest expression of a government’s commitment to the citizens it serves. This project will improve public safety, enabling law enforcement agencies to share crime information with one another, streamline data searches, and react in real time to suppress crime and apprehend criminals.

  1. Community Project Funding Request - Tomball Police Department Vehicle Replacement
    Agency: Department of Justice  
    Bureau: Community Oriented Policing Services 
    Account: Technology and Equipment

The acquisition of new police patrol vehicles will directly enhance response times, improve reliability during emergency situations, and reduce costly downtime associated with mechanical failures. Modern police vehicles are equipped with updated safety features, improved technology integration, and better fuel efficiency, which increases both officer effectiveness and fiscal responsibility. Reliable transportation ensures officers can proactively patrol neighborhoods, respond to calls for service without delay, and maintain a visible presence that deters crime. Additionally, the purchase of a dedicated jail transport van will significantly improve the safe and secure transport of detainees. A properly equipped jail van reduces liability risks, enhances safety for officers and detainees, and ensures compliance with best practices for prisoner transport. It also allows for more efficient operations when handling multiple detainees, court transports, and transfers to other facilities. Overall, this project directly benefits the general public and constituents of TX-38 by strengthening public safety infrastructure, improving emergency response capabilities, reducing long-term maintenance costs, and ensuring that officers have the necessary tools to protect the community effectively. Investing in updated law enforcement vehicles is an investment in the safety, security, and well-being of our residents.

  1. Community Project Funding Request - Memorial Villages Police Department Communications Equipment and Vehicle Replacement
    Agency: Department of Justice  
    Bureau: Community Oriented Policing Services 
    Account: Technology and Equipment

The Memorial Villages PD has not purchased new communications equipment since 2012, and since that time, technology has continued to improve and expand. Additional redundancies and safety components of the newest interoperable police radios now include cellular connectivity (redundancy), unique officer-specific location tracking, and other wireless/Bluetooth connectivity options. The MVPD is one of the very few agencies in the metro area that has not yet upgraded its now 14+ year-old radio equipment. Funding of this request will allow the Memorial Villages Police Department and Communities to remain fully interoperable with the 60+ other Harris County public safety agencies, in providing the highest level of communication readiness and providing additional safeguards for our police officers. The 35 hand-held radios and 16 in-car radios are essentially at the end of life and are no longer supported by Motorola. Parts are limited, and many repairs are no longer possible.

  1. Community Project Funding Request - University of Houston Sensitive Research Security Program
    Agency: USDOC/National Institute of Standards and Technology  
    Bureau: Scientific and Technical Research and Services 
    Account: Scientific and technical Research and Services

Houston's defense and aerospace business community — anchored by major contractors including Lockheed Martin, Boeing, and Raytheon — depends on a secure university research pipeline to sustain workforce development, technology transfer, and joint innovation initiatives. Protecting UH's intellectual assets directly preserves the regional defense industrial base and strengthens partnerships critical to national security missions. This expenditure represents sound stewardship of taxpayer dollars by proactively defending federally funded research from foreign theft, ensuring public investment yields American — not adversarial — economic and strategic advantage.

  1. Community Project Funding Request - Houston Police Department Armored Tactical Vehicle Replacement Initiative
    Agency: Department of Justice  
    Bureau: Community Oriented Policing Services 
    Account: Technology and Equipment

The current SWAT armored vehicle has surpassed its optimal service life and is experiencing increasing mechanical wear, reliability issues, and higher maintenance demands to remain operational. As a critical front-line asset, any reduction in its dependability directly impacts HPD’s ability to respond safely and effectively to high-risk incidents. Houston’s operational tempo - driven by its large geographic footprint, population density, and frequency of complex critical incidents - requires equipment that is dependable, modern, and fully mission-capable at all times. Reliable armored protection is essential not only for officer safety, but also for safeguarding civilians who may be trapped in volatile situations. Given Houston’s size and the volume of high-risk law enforcement operations conducted each year, maintaining a fully functional armored platform is not optional; it is essential infrastructure for public safety. These vehicles are deployed defensively to provide cover, create secure corridors for rescue, and stabilize dangerous situations without unnecessary escalation of force.

  1. Community Project Funding Request - Houston Metro Transit Police Vehicle Replacement
    Agency: Department of Justice  
    Bureau: Community Oriented Policing Services 
    Account: Technology and Equipment

Effective, visible law enforcement is a keystone for ensuring safe and reliable transit service. Houston METRO PD frequently works to assist and is assisted by other local law enforcement agencies, increasing the effectiveness of all partnering agencies. This is true during times of both regional emergencies as well as individual incidents. The METRO Police Department (MPD) has a workforce of over 250 officers serving the public using METRO services and facilities across its service area, which includes the majority of District 38. In addition to responding to criminal activities, METRO Police provide vital traffic management functions for traffic incidents involving its many rail and bus routes and over 100 miles of High Occupancy Vehicle lanes. MPD provides support to other law enforcement agencies and to other local governments through its participation in Houston TranStar as a founding member, including planning and response during major events and disasters. The size of the METRO service area requires reliable emergency vehicles to effectively fulfill its role as a primary or supporting law enforcement responder.

  1. Community Project Funding Request - Harris County Sheriff's Office High-Risk Rescue Vehicles
    Agency: Department of Justice  
    Bureau: Community Oriented Policing Services 
    Account: Technology and Equipment

A modern High-Risk Rescue Vehicle directly supports security priorities by ensuring that trained deputies can execute life-saving rescues and threat stabilization operations safely and efficiently. This capability directly aligns with Congressman Hunt’s focus on strengthening public safety, countering violent threats, and securing communities against crime. We seek to purchase two High-Risk Rescue Vehicles, which will provide ballistic protection and protected mobility for law enforcement, enhancing their ability to safeguard families, critical infrastructure, and neighborhoods across Southeast Texas.