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Texas Offers $140K Grants to Boost ICE Cooperation

1/20/2026

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Texas offers sheriffs up to $140,000 to boost cooperation with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) through the federal 287(g) program.
Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock announced the initiative, noting that first grant disbursements are expected in March to support these efforts.
In Smith County, commissioners voted to let the sheriff apply for $100,000 to support these efforts.

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Story summary

Texas offers sheriffs up to $140,000 to boost cooperation with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) through the federal 287(g) program.
Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock announced the initiative, noting that first grant disbursements are expected in March to support these efforts.
In Smith County, commissioners voted to let the sheriff apply for $100,000 to support these efforts.