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Meeting Date:	12/11/2023
Sale of duty firearm to spouse
Submitted for:	Raul Coss	Submitted By:	Raul Coss
Department:	District Attorney

Subject:

Discussion and possible action to ratify/authorize the sale of one (1) Sig Saur P320 (Asset #31742) to the surviving spouse of DA Investigator Ezequiel Mancha in the amount of $1 pursuant to the Texas Government Code; §614.052 (Purchase Of Firearm by Surviving Spouse, Child, or Parent of Deceased Peace Officer) and any other matters incident thereto. We are asking the court to make an exception to code section 614.052 regarding the peace officer being commissioned at time of death. Investigator Ezequiel Mancha was honorably discharged with 28 years of service to law enforcement, and was only discharged due to his medical condition on September 29, 2023 and any other matters incident thereto.

Issue: On December 11, 2023, Commissioners Court authorized the sale of this weapon to retired officer Mr. Ezequiel Mancha, sadly Mr. Mancha passed away on November 30, 2023. The Texas Government Code permits government entities to sell a County issued weapon that was assigned to the peace officer to the surviving spouse, child or parent.

Solution: Consideration to authorize the sale of the subject weapon to the surviving spouse in accordance with Texas Gov. Code requirements, and make an exemption to the code due to nature of circumstance.

Result: If approved, revenue from the sale will be recorded to the state forfeiture fund, and removed from Webb County’s controlled assets and insurance records.

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