Representative Vicente Gonzalez (D) announced $375,000 in federal funding for the Cameron County Sheriff's Office to install bullet-resistant windshields on 61 patrol vehicles, along with $3.88 million in additional Operation Stonegarden funding for border security and law enforcement.
What funding is coming to Cameron County?
Rep. Gonzalez, joined by the Cameron County Sheriff Manny Travino and the Cameron County Sheriff's Office, announced $375,000 in Fiscal Year 2026 Community Project funding secured for the department.
The funding will upgrade 61 patrol vehicles with bullet-resistant windshields, adding protection for the county's 115 uniformed deputies.
Gonzalez also announced $3.88 million through the Department of Homeland Security's Operation Stonegarden.
Local law enforcement officers put their lives on the line each day to protect our communities, and they deserve the reliable support needed to stay safe and return home to their families.
I'm thrilled to deliver more than $4.2 million in combined community project funding and… pic.twitter.com/KcCg1qEcQu
— Rep. Vicente Gonzalez (@RepGonzalez) August 24, 2026
The funding will support border security and additional law enforcement personnel, overtime, equipment, and other eligible activities.
What are officials saying?
Rep. Vicente Gonzalez: "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."
Sheriff Trevino said the ballistic-resistant windshields will provide an additional layer of protection for deputies while they serve Cameron County.
Sheriff Trevino: "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."
This funding adds to Gonzalez's total secured federal funding for the communities he represents. Gonzales said he secured $12.6 million in federal funding for 15 community projects during the past year, including projects focused on public and deputy safety.
