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Gambling Asset Forfeiture Fund
FY 2026 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 activities and 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: $ 89,421

Revenues: $ 1,288

Expenditures:
Law Enforcement Operations $ 19,738
Total Expenditures: $ 19,738

Ending Balance: $ 70,971

FY 2026 Proposed Budget and Business Plan 228 City of Arlington, Texas