WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Tony Gonzales (TX-23) voted on a final bipartisan budget package that includes policies and funding to support law enforcement, school security, and public safety efforts. Through his seat on the House Appropriations Committee, the primary committee in Congress responsible for drafting all annual budget bills, Congressman Gonzales secured over $22 million that will be awarded to law enforcement agencies and school districts across South and West Texas to improve public safety outcomes. 

 

“As a member of the House Appropriations Committee and a fiscal conservative, ensuring that our taxpayer dollars are spent on priorities that directly improve Texans' lives is top of mind. From my time on the road across South and West Texas, one of the main concerns I’ve heard time and time again from folks on the ground is public safety. One of the key elements in stopping crime is making sure that our law enforcement officers have the tools they need to succeed,” said Congressman Tony Gonzales. “This year, I secured over $22 million in funding that will go to our district. This funding will be utilized to improve counterterrorism, anti-gang, and anti-drug trafficking efforts, school safety initiatives, and law enforcement equipment upgrades. Bringing tax dollars home to do good is always the goal. I am incredibly grateful Texans will benefit from these community investments.”

 

Funding Secured by Congressman Tony Gonzales: 

• $4.2 M for School Security Enhancements for Northeast ISD in San Antonio 

• $2.6 M for the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office Anti-Gang Intelligence Unit 

• $4.2 M for Medina County Radio Upgrades for Law Enforcement 

• $4.2 M for School Security Enhancements for Uvalde CISD

• $3.2 M for West Texas Law Enforcement Communications Upgrades

• $4.2 M for Lower Valley Law Enforcement Equipment Upgrades in El Paso County 

 

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