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Commissioners approve $85,800 grant application for rifle‑rated plates, designate auditor as financial officer

Rockwall County Commissioners Court · January 28, 2026
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Summary

The court authorized submission of an $85,800 grant application to buy NIJ‑standard rifle‑rated plates for sheriff’s deputies and added language designating the Rockwall County Auditor as the grantee’s financial officer; the motion passed 5–0.

The Rockwall County Commissioners Court on Jan. 27 approved a resolution to submit a grant application for $85,800 to purchase rifle‑rated plates that meet National Institute of Justice standards.

Sheriff Garrett told the court the grant would fund rifle‑resistant body‑armor plates. Commissioner Lichty moved to approve the resolution with an…

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