Congressman Gonzalez Secures $4.2 Million in Federal Funds for Cameron County Sheriff’s Office
Contact:Alexis Torres
Olmito, Texas—Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34), joined by the Cameron County Sheriff’s Office and Sheriff MannyTreviño, delivered $375,000 in Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) Community Project Funding he secured for the Cameron County Sheriff’s Office. The funding will be used to upgrade 61 patrol vehicles with bullet-resistant windshields, providing an added layer of protection for the 115 uniformed deputies who serve Cameron County. The Congressman also announced $3,880,000 in federal funding delivered by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Operation Stonegarden to improve border security and support additional law enforcement personnel, overtime pay, new equipment, and other applicable activities.
“Law enforcement officers put their lives on the line each day to protect our communities, and they deserve the reliable equipment needed to stay safe and return home to their families,” said Congressman Gonzalez. “Thanks to the funding I secured and passed into law, we are strengthening community safety and empowering Cameron County to enhance its recruitment and retention of skilled deputies. I’m grateful for Sheriff Treviño’s leadership and for every deputy, dispatcher, and member of the Sheriff’s Office working to ensure South Texas remains one of the safest places in the country to live, work, and raise a family.”
“The funding opportunity for ballistic-resistant windshields for our patrol vehicles is especially meaningful to our agency. This equipment will provide an additional layer of protection for our deputies as they serve and protect our community each day. We sincerely appreciate Congressman Gonzalez’s continued support of law enforcement and his commitment to providing agencies like ours with the resources we need to protect our deputies and the citizens of Cameron County,” said Sheriff Treviño.
As a Member of the U.S. House of Representatives, Congressman Gonzalez successfully secured $12.6 million in federal funds for 15 community projects this past year, including to enhance both public and deputy safety.