Relating to the creation of a grant program to assist local law enforcement agencies in solving violent and sexual offenses.

SB 2177 creates a state grant program to help local law enforcement agencies solve violent and sexual offenses. The bill specifically targets cases involving murder, aggravated assault, kidnapping, and sexual offenses as defined in Texas Penal Code sections (like indecency with a child or sexual assault). The program, administered by the criminal justice division, provides funding to agencies that report these offenses, with eligibility based on how effectively they "clear" cases through arrest or exceptional circumstances. It directly affects local police departments and sheriff's offices employing designated peace officers, aiming to improve case resolution rates for serious crimes.