Jack County approves application for law‑enforcement bulletproof‑glass grant

On Nov. 19, 2025, the Jack County Commissioners Court voted to approve an application for a law‑enforcement bulletproof‑glass grant for the Jack County Sheriff’s Office.

The grant application was presented to the Court by Sheriff Charles Hauger and SO Chief Deputy Doug Angell, who described recent indictments and drug arrests in the county and referenced a major recent crash on Highway 380 that killed five local residents. The grants are available through the Governor’s office. County Judge Brian Keith Umphres moved to approve the application; Commissioner Amy Salazar seconded. The motion passed 4‑0.

Why it matters: the glass would be installed to improve safety for deputies and staff working in front‑line law‑enforcement facilities. The approval was for the application only; the transcript does not specify grant award size, matching funds, or installation schedule.

The Court record shows the motion passed unanimously with the four members present voting yes. The presentation and vote took place during the special session called at 10:04 a.m.; the meeting record lists several county staff and three public members in attendance. The attendance list in the record includes the name "T‑Bob Hauger" as county sheriff in one section and refers to "Sheriff Charles Hauger" in the presentation text; the transcript contains that name discrepancy and does not resolve it.

Next steps: the County approved filing the application and will proceed with grant follow‑up and any subsequent procurement steps if the grant is awarded. The agenda did not record a dollar amount tied to the grant application nor any timeline for award or installation.