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Commissioners back FY26 rifle‑resistant body armor grant application for sheriff's office
Summary
The court adopted a resolution supporting an application to the Office of the Governor Criminal Justice Division for FY26 rifle-resistant body armor to equip sheriff's deputies; the county will seek 65 plates covering an estimated 130 vests with no local match required.
Tom Green County Commissioners Court on Feb. 11 adopted a resolution supporting an application to the Office of the Governor Criminal Justice Division for FY26 rifle-resistant body armor for the sheriff's office.
County staff described the grant as a no‑match award that would purchase stand‑alone rifle‑resistant plates and related kits that can be carried in packs with magazines and first-aid supplies. A staff member said the plates are standalone and do not require soft body armor be worn underneath for some units, which is helpful for certain plainclothes and investigative personnel.
During discussion a commissioner asked "How many are you getting?" and staff replied the request covered 65 plates, which equates to approximately 130 plates/vest components in total (the transcript contains some numerical phrasing errors). Commissioners voiced approval by voice vote and the court adopted the resolution of support.
