The Public Policy Research Institute at Texas A&M University has worked closely with the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division to manage an online grantee evaluation system for CJD grantees since 1999. PPRI staff will provide an overview of the evaluation website, address common reporting issues and highlight key website features that regional staff […]
The Texas Recycles Computers and Texas Recycles TVs programs were established by the Texas Legislature to provide recycling opportunities to the residents of Texas. Under the programs, manufacturers offering to sell new computer or television equipment in or into Texas are required to provide a program for collecting and recycling home business and personal computer […]
With the passage of HB11 by the Texas Legislature last year, the Department of Public Safety has been tasked with the goal of moving all Uniform Crime Reporting Summary reporting agencies to Incident-Based reporting (NIBRS) by September 1 2019. The Department is looking to team with the state’s Council of Governments to help with the […]
Effective planning is critical towards saving lives in Texas. Awareness of the Blue Alert program could impact search efforts, regarding a suspect who has either killed or seriously injured a law enforcement officer. Knowledge of the Endangered Missing Persons Alert program could influence the successful recovery of someone with Autism, who has wandered into danger. […]
The webinar, presented by the Texas Falls Prevention Coalition, will actively demonstrate the advantages of evidence-based community health programs building partnerships with local university nursing programs. Highlighted during the presentation […]
This webinar is designed to provide a high level introduction to basic procurement policies and procedures. It will cover Texas Local Government Code procurement requirements. This training will also highlight […]
A key component of aging and living well is to get and stay socially engaged in the community. People who volunteer experience less depression and have higher self-confidence. Volunteering often […]
The West Central Texas Area Agency on Aging (AAA), in partnership with the National Council of Homeless Veterans, administers the Supportive Services for Veterans grant program to assist veterans (particularly […]
Ark-Tex Council of Governments and Brazos Valley Council of Governments have recently implemented innovative programs in their emergency communications departments, including a native text-to-9-1-1 system and back-up regional satellite network. […]