Stay current on Crime Victim Services Division news, policy changes, grant opportunities, and portal updates. 

Last updated: May 16, 2025 

What’s New 

  • Advocates and Law Enforcement can now access the "Upload Affidavit" and "Upload Crime Report" buttons in the portal. Once approved, the "Upload Bills" button will also become accessible.
  • Victim Notification for Crime Victims – A new vendor will take over services on August 31, 2025. There are no changes or action items for advocates at this time, but we’ll share updates as the onboarding process moves forward. For current support, please continue using the Texas VINE website. 

CVC Portal

Scheduled Maintenance Alert 
The CVC Portal will be down from 9:00 PM on May 1 to 9:00 AM on May 2, 2025 for system maintenance. Please plan accordingly. 

Legislative Watch

89th Texas Legislature: Key Bills We’re Tracking 

The following proposals may affect victim eligibility, provider procedures, and compensation rules: 

Compensation & Eligibility 

SB 1336 – Increases CVC reimbursement limits for catastrophic injury and funeral expenses 

HB 3744 – Expands intervenor eligibility  

HB 3745 – Eases emergency award rules for survivors of mass casualty victims 

Program Expansion & Support Services 

HB 47 / SB 1638 – Sexual Assault Survivors’ Task Force (SASTF) omnibus bill. For CVSD, the bill proposes: 

  - Extending SANE certification to 3 years 

  - Adding 30-day follow-up care to Emergency Medical Care 

SB 1804 – Adds tattoo removal as a reimbursable expense for human trafficking survivors in certain circumstances 

HB 246 / SB 2601 – Expands Landowner Compensation Program 

Transparency, Records, and Restitution 

HB 2355 / SB 1910 – Exempts law enforcement reports held by OAG from disclosure 

HB 4155 / SB 1946 – Establishes a task force on intimate partner homicides

Policy  

No current updates 

Website  

Victim & Advocate Paths Updated 

The Victim Path and Advocate Path have been redesigned for easier navigation and clearer information. Updates include simplified language, mobile-friendly design, emergency escape buttons on sensitive pages, and the latest program details. 

Training 

No current updates.

Grant Opportunities 

Application Deadline: May 23, 2025, at 5:00 PM 
Register by May 9 to allow enough time to complete your application. 

See available programs: 

  • Sexual Assault Prevention and Crisis Services (SAPCS)
  • Sexual Assault Services Program (SASP)
  • Domestic Violence High Risk Teams (DVHRT) 

Questions? 
Our commitment is to provide the assistance you need and make the process as simple as possible. 

If you have questions about available options, please don’t hesitate to reach out. 

You can contact us online 
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 You can reach us by phone: 
 Mon. – Fri., 8:00 am – 5:00 pm CT 
 Toll Free: (800) 983-9933 
 In Austin: (512) 936-1200