Public Information Request: Anti-Gang Center Grant

e filed this request with the Harris County Sheriff of Harris County, TX.

It is a clone of this request.

Tracking #

O113040-011824

Status
Completed

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From: e

To Whom It May Concern:

According to a press release from Gov. Abbott's office on November 7, 2023, the Public Safety Office is administering 13 grant awards totaling $72 million for "Texas Anti-Gang Centers" associated programs: https://gov.texas.gov/news/post/governor-abbott-announces-over-528-million-in-public-safety-grants

According to responsive records from Gov. Abbot's office, Harris County received a grant of $35,707,163.36 (awarded on 11-Oct-23) for the "Texas Anti Gang Center" (grant number 2542812).

Pursuant to the Texas Public Information Act, I hereby request the following records:

A copy of all documents, including but not limited to, applications, agreements, and reporting documents related to the $35,707,163.36, awarded on 11-Oct-23, for the "Texas Anti Gang Center" submitted to the Governor's Public Safety Office (grant number 2542812).

The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.

In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.

Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 10 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

e

From: Harris County Sheriff

Dear e e:

Thank you for your interest in public records of the Harris County Sheriff’s Office. Your request has been received and is being processed in accordance with Chapter 552 of Texas Government Code, the Public Information Act. Your request was given the reference number O113040-011824 for tracking purposes.
Records Request Details:
Type of Records Requested: Other

Your request will be forwarded to the relevant County department(s) to locate the information you seek and to determine the volume and any costs associated with satisfying your request. You will be contacted about the availability and/or provided with copies of the records in question.
PLEASE NOTE: The Texas Public Information Act does not require a governmental body to create new information, to do legal research, or to answer questions.


Harris County Sheriff's Office

From: Harris County Sheriff

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Your information is ready in the My Records Center.

Included is a redacted copy of the responsive information found pertaining to your request.  Additionally, the information you requested may contain:



* social security number - 552.147(b); or
* email address - 552.137; or
* fingerprint - 552.101 in conjunction with 560.003; or
* date of birth - 552.101 in conjunction with common-law privacy; or
* motor vehicle operator's or driver's license or permit issued by an agency of this state or another state or country - 552.130; or
* a motor vehicle title or registration issued by an agency of this state or another state or country - 552.130; or
* a personal identification document issued by an agency of this state or another state or country or a local agency authorized to issue an identification document - 552.130; or
* credit card, debit card, charge card, or access device number - 552.136; or
* public employee's personal information held by governmental body in its capacity as employer - 552.024; or
* certain addresses, telephone numbers, social security numbers, and personal family information - 552.117; or
* public employee's personal information held by governmental body in non-employment capacity - 552.1175

This information is confidential under the above-outlined sections of the Texas Government Code.  Our office is prohibited by law from releasing this personal information to you, and therefore, we have removed this information from the enclosed information we are providing to you.

Normally, we must request a ruling from the Texas Attorney General before we can withhold any of the information you requested.  However, a governmental body need not request an attorney general decision if it is redacting information pursuant to any of the above-outlined sections of the Public Information Act that gives a governmental body explicit permission to redact information without requesting a ruling from the attorney general.

You have the right to appeal our decision to withhold this information from you.  Instructions for appeal are at the end of this letter.  If you do not want to appeal, you do not need to do anything else.  Please note that we are only withholding the specific categories of information that are confidential under the above-outlined sections.  We will process the rest of your request for information in accordance with the terms of the Public Information Act.

How to appeal the withholding of information under Gov't Code section 552.024

If you wish to appeal the withholding of information discussed on the previous page, you must send the following to the attorney general:

1) a signed, written statement indicating your wish to appeal the withholding of information;

2) the name of the governmental body that withheld information from you;

3) the date you made your original request for information; and

4) a copy of your original request for information, or if you are unable to provide a copy, a description of your original request for information.

You may also submit written comments stating why you think the information should be released to you, but you are not required to do so.

Send your appeal by mail to the attorney general at:

Open Records Division
P.O. Box 12548
Austin, Texas 78711-2548

Within forty-five business days after receiving all of the above-listed items necessary to file your appeal, the attorney general will issue a written ruling on the matter.  You will receive a copy of this ruling in the mail.

Do not reply to this message. This address is automated, unattended, and cannot help with questions or requests. If you have questions, please go to http://harriscountyso.org. You may also call us at (346) 286-1600.

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