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Council approves interlocal agreement with Hunt County DA for disposition of forfeited contraband
Summary
Council approved an interlocal agreement with the Hunt County District Attorney’s Office to manage disposition and holding of funds/property seized under Chapter 59 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure.
Police Chief Kimbre Collier told the council the proposed interlocal agreement with the Hunt County District Attorney’s Office would allow forfeited property or funds seized under Chapter 59 to be placed in an interest-bearing account and held until resolution of related trials and proceedings. The agreement governs disposition procedures and how proceeds are managed in relation to city prosecutions.
Mayor Pro Tem John Verity moved to approve the interlocal agreement; Council Member Justin Poppelreiter seconded and the vote was unanimous. The transcript records the approval but does not include detailed financial projections or how funds will be budgeted once received.
