Commissioners approve application for sheriff immigration enforcement grant

Jun 23, 2026

Hardin County Commissioners Court voted to apply for a Texas Comptroller-administered Sheriff Immigration Enforcement Grant under Texas Government Code Section 773 to reimburse jail-related costs tied to recent state immigration legislation; the sheriff described the award as a no-match reimbursement to cover jailer overtime and related duties.

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The Hardin County Commissioners Court on June 23 approved Resolution 18-26 authorizing application for the Sheriff Immigration Enforcement Grant administered by the Texas Comptroller under Texas Government Code Section 773. The court approved the application by voice vote after a brief discussion of the grant’s scope.

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