Kaufman County commissioners approve application, designate judge as grant representative

Kaufman County Commissioners Court on the morning agenda approved a resolution supporting an application to the Texas Office of the Attorney General (OAG) for a Victim Coordinator and Liaison Grant and designated Judge Allen as the county—s authorized official to manage the application and related reports.

Bridal, from the Kaufman County Criminal District Attorney's Office, told the court the resolution "has commissioner's court approve and support us filing the application" and that it also "approves Judge Allen to be the designated representative for the application process." Bridal read the recitals contained in the resolution into the record, describing the county office's intent to apply and the authority being requested for the judge to sign adjustment requests, progress reports, financial reports and other official documents related to the grant.

The court voted to approve the resolution. The motion passed by voice vote; the clerk recorded "Aye. Motion carries." The meeting record did not identify the motion maker and seconder by full name in the transcript excerpt.

Why it matters: The grant funds a victim coordinator/liaison position within the district attorney's office; the resolution authorizes filing the application and gives the designated official authority to manage and sign grant documents if the grant is awarded.

Procedure and next steps: With court approval, the district attorney's office will proceed with the OAG application naming Judge Allen as the authorized representative. The transcript does not include details about the grant amount, budget period, or timeline for award or implementation.