Rural law enforcement, prosecutor offices in Texas to receive $225M in grants to boost salaries, hiring

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Rural law enforcement and prosecutor offices received about $225 million in financial assistance from the Texas Comptroller’s Office.The grant is expected to help ensure professional law enforcement and legal representation throughout the state.“Many rural law enforcement and prosecutor offices have lacked the resources they need to attract and retain personnel or to buy much-needed safety equipment, and this program bridges that gap,” said Texas Comptroll