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Abbott Announces $500M In State Grants For Public Safety Programs

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FILE - Incoming U.S. Border Czar Tom Homan, right, stands with Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, center, as he makes statements before he helped serve meals to state troopers and national guardsmen taking part in Operation Lone Star at a facility on the U.S.-Mexico border, Nov. 26, 2024, in Eagle Pass, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File)

Governor Greg Abbott says 500 million dollars in state grants will be made available for public safety programs across Texas.

Abbott announced the grants on Wednesday, saying they’ll include assistance for crime victims, border security, police agencies, anti-terrorism activities, and anti-human trafficking efforts.

Hundreds of different grants from the Public Safety Office will be sent to local police departments, nonprofits that work on crime deterrence, district attorneys’ offices, various state agencies, and others.

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