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Zapata County approves grant applications for bullet‑resistant vehicle components and surplus vehicle program
Summary
The commissioners approved applications for a grant to add bullet‑resistant components to law‑enforcement vehicles and to apply for surplus Department of Defense vehicles through the Texas program; staff said no local match was required.
County staff told the court they intended to apply for two law‑enforcement grant opportunities: one to fund bullet‑resistant components (windows and windshields) for patrol vehicles (approximately $40,000 requested) and another to request surplus Department of Defense vehicles through the Texas program. Staff said neither application required a local match.
Commissioner Vansson moved to approve the grant applications and Commissioner Morales seconded; the motions carried unanimously. Commissioners asked operational questions about vehicle weight, fuel efficiency and distribution; staff said the armored vehicles would be reserved for high‑risk operations and not used as daily patrol cruisers.
No additional county funds were committed during the meeting. Staff will proceed with applications and accompanying resolutions and return to the court with award notifications or further implementation details.
