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Court approves resolution to apply for FY2026 body armor and ballistic shield grant for Constable Precinct 4
Summary
Commissioners approved a resolution authorizing application for rifle‑resistant body armor and ballistic shield equipment under a fiscal year 2026 grant for Constable Precinct 4; applicant said no local match is required.
Gonzales County Commissioners Court approved a resolution authorizing Constable Precinct 4 to apply for a fiscal year 2026 grant to acquire rifle‑resistant body armor and ballistic shields.
Constable Precinct 4 told the court the office currently has one ballistic shield provided by the sheriff's office and is seeking funding to obtain additional item(s) — two shields and possibly two ballistic vests — to better equip officers who frequently respond in the precinct. The presenter said the grant application lists no matching funds requirement.
A motion to approve the resolution authorizing application for the FY2026 rifle‑resistant body armor and bullet‑resistant shield grant for Constable Precinct 4 carried by voice vote.
