Municue
Houston, TX

U.S. Department of Justice

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5 mentions across 5 events
The U.S. Department of Justice is a federal executive department whose mission includes upholding the rule of law, keeping the country safe, and protecting civil rights. It is referenced in City of Houston proceedings concerning grant assistance and public-safety and community matters.
5 eventsLast active Tracked since Updated August 2026

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· City Council

Pulled item: ordinance authorizing application to the U.S. Department of Justice for the FY26 Model City Initiative Grant Program, and authorizing the Director to apply for, accept, and expend grant…

Result: Pulled

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grant (5)
public safety (4)
budget (2)
policy (1)
community (1)

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mentioned (5)

Related Entities

Houston Police Department2
Office of Community Oriented Policing Services2
FY25 COPS Hiring Program Grant2
Model City Initiative Grant Program2
Bureau of Justice Assistance1
Pathways for Pre-Apprenticeship and Readiness Training Project1
Abbie Kamin1
Tiffany D. Thomas1
OFFICE OF JUVENILE JUSTICE PROGRAMS1

Connected Matters

Legislative threads where U.S. Department of Justice is mentioned

Fiscal Year 2025 Police Hiring Grant

2 hearings since Jan 2026·Last: Jan 21, 2026·Site
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September 2026

ORDINANCES (CATEGORY) – NUMBERS 11 Through 37
City Council →

Pulled item: ordinance authorizing application to the U.S. Department of Justice for the FY26 Model City Initiative Grant Program, and authorizing the Director to apply for, accept, and expend grant funds. Not considered on September 23, 2026.

**PULLED – This item will not be considered on Wednesday, September 23, 2026 ORDINANCE approving and authorizing submission of application for Grant Assistance to the U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE for FY

ORDINANCES (CATEGORY) – NUMBERS 11 Through 28
City Council →

Authorizes application for and acceptance of a U.S. Department of Justice FY26 Model City Initiative Grant Program grant, with the Director acting as City representative.

ORDINANCE approving and authorizing submission of application for Grant Assistance to the U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE for FY26 Model City Initiative Grant Program, declaring the City’s eligibility for

May 2026

ORDINANCES (CATEGORY) – NUMBERS 11 Through 36
City Council →

Authorizes an application to the U.S. Department of Justice for grant funding for the Pathways for Pre-Apprenticeship and Readiness Training Project and allows acceptance and expenditure of awarded funds.

ORDINANCE approving and authorizing submission of application for Grant Assistance to the US DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, OFFICE OF JUSTICE PROGRAMS AND BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE for the Pathways for Pre

January 2026

MATTER'S HELD – NUMBER 30
City Council →

Authorizes an application to the U.S. Department of Justice's FY25 COPS Hiring Program for the Houston Police Department, including acceptance and expenditure of awarded funds and a required cash match.

ORDINANCE approving and authorizing submission of Electronic Application for Grant Assistance to U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, OFFICE OF COMMUNITY ORIENTED POLICING SERVICES for FY25 COPS Hiring Program

ORDINANCES (CATEGORY) – NUMBERS 19 Through 49
City Council →

Authorizes an application to the U.S. Department of Justice FY25 COPS Hiring Program and acceptance and expenditure of awarded grant funds, with a required cash match, for the Houston Police Department Chief.

ORDINANCE approving and authorizing submission of Electronic Application for Grant Assistance to U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, OFFICE OF COMMUNITY ORIENTED POLICING SERVICES for FY25 COPS Hiring Program