The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) provides a comprehensive approach to administering and acquiring various types of grants. In cooperation with the Texas Legislature, the OAG provides vital support to victims of crime throughout the state by awarding grants and contracts to hundreds of local and statewide victim assistance programs.
All Applicants and Grantees should review and be familiar with the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) administrative rules governing the grant programs. These rules are published in the Secretary of State, Texas Administrative Code (TAC).
In addition to the OAG's administrative rules, Applicants and Grantees should be familiar with the Texas Grant Management Standards (TxGMS) and relevant Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) that relate to state, and if applicable, federal grant funding.
Working in partnership with local and statewide law enforcement agencies and nonprofit organizations, the OAG continues to focus on minimizing the physical and emotional trauma experienced by children and adults who are victims of crime.
Through victim service grants, the OAG demonstrates a commitment to cultivating an environment where the needs of crime victims are expediently identified and effectively met in communities of varying size. The fiscal support provided by the OAG helps to empower communities to develop robust local networks that reflect their respective crime victim population needs. The Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, Article 56B.460, authorizes the OAG to use monies appropriated from the Compensation to Victims of Crime Fund for grants and contracts supporting victim related services or assistance.
The Legislature has approved different types of specialty grants, such as the Choose Life Grant Program and the Big Brother Big Sister Program. The Legislature charged the OAG with administering those funds.
