Article 56.541(e) of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure authorizes the OAG to use money appropriated to the CVC 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.