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Gambling Asset Forfeiture Fund
FY 2025 Operating Position

The Arlington Police Department receives funds from the sale of assets seized in certain law
enforcement activities. The process of liquidating and distributing seized assets is commonly
called "asset forfeiture", and each asset received by the department is considered an "awarded
asset". The gambling asset forfeiture program is authorized by Chapter 18 of the Texas Code of
Criminal Procedure. The District Attorney is the agent for the State of Texas on all asset forfeiture
and is responsible for each forfeiture action from the intake of a case through the administration
of any funds that may be awarded to the State and law enforcement agency.This chapter
requires that the annual budget be submitted to the governing body (Mayor and Council) for
adoption.

The main goals of the state asset forfeiture programs are to deprive criminals of property used in
or acquired through illegal activitiesand to strengthen law enforcement operations. Recipient
law enforcement agencies must use the assets solely for law enforcement purposes and assets
are to be held in a special fund, subject to audit and review by the appropriate authorities. The
Arlington Police Department is responsible for the receipt, expenditure, and oversight of award
assets.

Beginning Balance: $ 388,850

Revenues: $ 43,289

Expenditures:
Equipment, Supplies, and Rentals $ 100,000
Education and Awareness Programs 2,000
Travel and Training 10,000
Law Enforcement Operations 50,000
Jail Cameras Replacement 78,000
Total Expenditures: $ 240,000

Ending Balance: $ 192,139

FY 2025 Adopted Budget and Business Plan 259 City of Arlington, Texas