Council Approves FY 2026 Crime Control and Prevention District Budget

July 22, 2025

CORPUS CHRISTI, TX – During today’s regularly scheduled City Council meeting, Mayor Paulette Guajardo and the City Council approved the FY 2026 Crime Control and Prevention District Budget, which amounts to $11,245,362.

The budget allocates funds for:

  • 78 officers
  • Nine replacement vehicles
  • Equipment to support both

The Corpus Christi Crime Control and Prevention District is an initiative approved by voters. The current term is scheduled to end on April 1, 2027. Local voters will have the opportunity to renew this initiative during the November 2026 election. This would continue the 1/8 cent sales tax to fund the District and provide additional funds to enhance law enforcement efforts in the City of Corpus Christi.

A financial plan is in place to transition 15 police officer positions to the General Fund over FY 2027 and FY 2028.

“Public safety remains one of our highest priorities, and this budget reflects that commitment,” said Mayor Paulette Guajardo. “By investing in our officers, equipment, and resources, we are making sure Corpus Christi remains a safe place to live, work, and raise a family. I want to thank our residents for their continued support of the Crime Control and Prevention District—it’s a partnership that strengthens our entire community.”

"Thank you to the community and our City leaders for their support in using the 1/8-cent sales tax to fund our city's Crime Control District. This funding is vital for the support of 78 police officers, including equipment and vehicles.  This is another great example of our community supporting its police department." Police Chief Mike Markle.  

For more information, media representatives can contact the Corpus Christi Police Public Information Office at pdpio@cctexas.com.