Bullet-Resistant Components for Law Enforcement Vehicles

The Office of the Governor’s Public Safety Office (PSO) in Texas is offering funding opportunities through the Bullet-Resistant Components for Law Enforcement Vehicles grant program. The initiative is backed by state legislation—H.B. 2217 and H.B. 500—passed during the 89th Regular Session and specifically targets the safety of peace officers through vehicle upgrades. Funding availability is capped at $5 million for FY2026, and all funds are subject to legislative appropriations and compliance with governing standards, including the Texas Grant Management Standards and Federal Uniform Grant Guidance. The core objective of this funding opportunity is to enhance the safety of peace officers by enabling law enforcement agencies to install bullet-resistant windshields, windows, and door panels in their vehicles. Only equipment that complies with National Institute of Justice (NIJ) Level IIIA or higher standards is permitted. The funding must be used strictly for these bullet-resistant components and cannot be used for ancillary costs such as training, policy development, or weapon-related expenses. Eligible applicants include state agencies, educational institutions, and units of local government that operate law enforcement departments employing peace officers, as defined under Texas law. This encompasses municipalities, counties, independent school districts, universities, federally recognized Native American tribes, and community colleges. All applications must be submitted by an affiliated governmental unit, and required documentation includes an authorizing resolution. Compliance with cybersecurity training, criminal history data reporting, UCR reporting, and immigration enforcement standards are mandatory for all applicants. The application process is conducted through the PSO’s eGrants portal at https://eGrants.gov.texas.gov. Applications open on October 15, 2025, and the final submission and certification deadline is November 20, 2025, at 5:00 PM CST. Projects funded through this grant must begin on or after March 1, 2026, and cannot exceed a 12-month performance period. There are no stated minimum or maximum award limits, and no matching funds are required. Applications will be screened for compliance and then reviewed for eligibility, funding availability, and cost-effectiveness. Final decisions rest with the PSO. The Office of the Governor reserves the right to fund only a portion of requested amounts or to adjust project scopes depending on the volume of applications and funding limitations. Applicants can direct questions or requests for assistance to the eGrants help desk via email at [email protected] or by phone at (512) 463-1919. Additional contact details for the Public Safety Office are provided on the Governor’s official site, including physical and mailing addresses.

Ensure all compliance certifications (cybersecurity, UCR data, immigration enforcement) are current and uploaded; failure to meet these requirements may disqualify the application.