Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, Article 56.541(e) authorizes the OAG to use money appropriated from the Texas Compensation to Victims of Crime Fund for grants or contracts supporting victim-related services or assistance. Pursuant to this authorization, the OAG created two types of grant programs, OVAG and VCLG. The source of grant funds for both programs is a biennial appropriation by the Texas Legislature from specified court costs and fees. The funds are constitutionally dedicated. Allocation of funds in the OVAG program is competitive.

Source Note:The provisions of this §60.3 adopted to be effective July 15, 2003, 28 TexReg 5523; amended to be effective July 31, 2005, 30 TexReg 4209; amended to be effective March 5, 2007, 32 TexReg 1061.