The VADG Fund is established by the Code of Criminal Procedure, Articles 56.54 - 56.541, and designates the OAG as the administering agency. The source of grant funds is a biennial appropriation by the Texas Legislature from specified court costs and fees. These funds are constitutionally dedicated, by the Texas Constitution, Article I, §31. Funds under this chapter are limited to providing assistance and services directly to victims of crime, providing training regarding victims' assistance, providing public awareness about victims' assistance, emergency funds for victims, and other victim services.

Source Note:The provisions of this §60.3 adopted to be effective December 17, 2001, 26 TexReg 10273.