"I commit to everyone in Texas impacted by tragedies like these to fight for every dollar for which you may be reimbursed, within the statutes that guide this compensation program." ~Letter from Attorney General Ken Paxton
As a crime victim, you may be eligible for certain payments and reimbursements of crime-related costs. The Crime Victims’ Compensation (CVC) Program can help you cover costs related to the crime — including medical, child care, lost wages, relocation, etc.
To keep your residential address confidential, you can participate in the Address Confidentiality Program. (Note: This program is only available to victims of family violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, or stalking.)
For CVC purposes, organizations or individuals providing billed services to victims or claimants are considered victim service providers. These include a medical, mental health or dental provider, funeral home director, child care provider, landlord, crime scene clean-up provider, or an attorney.
Training is also provided to victim advocates, criminal justice professionals, and victim service providers on victim-related programs administered by the OAG. Learn more and register for an upcoming training.
CVC reimburses health care facilities, sexual assault nurse examiners, and sexual assault examiners (medical providers) for the forensic costs of sexual assault exams conducted after 8/31/2019. The forensic costs of sexual assault exams conducted before 9/1/19 are reimbursed to law enforcement agencies.
The 88th Texas Legislature passed SB1133 the Landowner's Compensation Program (LCP) to assist with real property damage costs resulting from border crimes.
Currently, the OAG is preparing the administrative rules and applications process for the LCP. Updates regarding the LCP will be posted here when available.
