The Victims' Assistance Grant 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. Compensable services or assistance does not include monetary compensation or financial assistance to victims. Activities unrelated or marginally related to the provision of direct services to victims are ineligible for funding.

Source Note:The provisions of this §63.3 adopted to be effective April 27, 2000, 25 TexReg 3512.