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Enhanced Sex Offender Registration Project

Award Information

Award #
2020-AW-BX-0049
Funding Category
Competitive Discretionary
Location
Congressional District
Status
Past Project Period End Date
Funding First Awarded
2020
Total funding (to date)
$243,312

Description of original award (Fiscal Year 2020, $243,312)

Texas Department of Criminal Justice Grantee (TDCJ) will utilize grant funds to hire a program specialist to oversee the registration process, deliver additional training to parole officers, collaborate with other criminal justice entities, and monitor the TDCJ’s Offender Absconder website to assist in the apprehension of sex offender absconders. The FY20 AWA funds will also support fringe; statewide travel and training of parole officers and unit supervisors who interact directly with sex offenders; supplies (computer, cell phones, etc.); and other costs, which include rental of space and programming hours. CA/NCF

Date Created: September 16, 2020