Border Programs Team

The mission of the Border Programs team is to fund grants that increase security along the Texas-Mexico and international water borders. These grants provide resources for increased patrols in order to detect, deter, and disrupt drug, human, and other contraband trafficking and crimes. Other funding is used to provide additional training and prosecution resources to handle cases resulting from border-related crime.

The Border Programs team coordinates with local law enforcement agencies, the Department of Public Safety, the United States Customs and Border Protection, and DHS to encourage the effective use of grant funds for border security operations.

Online Services

• eGrants – eGrants is the online grant management system used by Public Safety Office programs; follow the link to register for an account, submit and certify an application(s), and then manage any grant(s) awarded to your agency.

Report Concerns

• State Auditor’s Office Fraud Hotline: 1-800-TX-AUDIT
• View the State Auditor’s website for more information on reporting fraud, waste, or abuse.