Public Hearing for BJA at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, October 6th

County of Cameron will hold a Public Hearing at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, October 6th at the Cameron County Dancy Building, 1100 E. Monroe, 2nd Floor, Brownsville, Texas. The purpose of the public hearing is to encourage citizen participation to discuss funding and possible use of funds for the 2026 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) – Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA).

The City of Brownsville and Cameron County have received local allocation from the 2026 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) in the amount of $90,450.00 (COB – $67,817.00 and CC – $22,633.00) from the U.S. Department of Justice – Bureau of Justice Assistance, subject to approval of Interlocal Agreement (Contract No. 2026C10499) by both entities. There is no match requirement. Both the City and County will be responsible for submitting the grant application and for the management and administration of the grant. The grant application deadline is October 9, 2026.

The County encourages citizens to participate in the development of JAG activities and to make their views known at this public hearing. Citizens unable to attend this meeting may submit comments to Eddie Treviño, Jr., County Judge at 1100 E. Monroe St., Brownsville, Texas 78520. Persons with disabilities that wish to attend this meeting should contact the County Courthouse to arrange assistance at (956) 544-0828.

Individuals who require auxiliary aids or services for this meeting should contact the County’s Personnel Office at (956) 544-0827 at least two days before the meeting for appropriate arrangements.