Texas HB3577 establishes a grant program for local law enforcement agencies to improve clearance rates for violent and sexual offenses.

Texas HB3577 creates a grant program administered by the criminal justice division to assist local law enforcement agencies in solving violent and sexual offenses. The program allows agencies to apply for grants to hire personnel for investigation, evidence collection, and analysis, as well as to upgrade technology and equipment. Grant recipients must report on their clearance rates and the use of grant funds annually. The criminal justice division will periodically evaluate the program and include results in its biennial report.

Texas HB3577 establishes a grant program for local law enforcement agencies to improve clearance rates for violent and sexual offenses.

Texas HB3577 creates a grant program administered by the criminal justice division to assist local law enforcement agencies in solving violent and sexual offenses. The program allows agencies to apply for grants to hire personnel for investigation, evidence collection, and analysis, as well as to upgrade technology and equipment. Grant recipients must report on their clearance rates and the use of grant funds annually. The criminal justice division will periodically evaluate the program and include results in its biennial report.