Operation Lone Star, officer safety gear, other programs to benefit from $500M in public safety grants

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Border security, police officer safety gear, and crime victim/survivor support are some of the focuses of programs that will benefit from more than $500 million in grants provided through the governor's Public Safety Office this year.

Governor Greg Abbott on Wednesday announced that the office would administer the funding to several public safety programs and services across Texas.

“Ensuring the safety and security of Texans is our top priority in Texas," Abbott said in the release.