“Crime Vic­tims’ Com­pen­sa­tion Pro­gram” Can Help Uvalde Families with Tragedy Reim­burse­ments, A.G. Pax­ton Notes

"I encourage all victims, their families, and providers to apply for this program to help ease the burden they’re carrying.” 

Texas Insider Report: AUSTIN, Texas – In the wake of last week’s horrific Uvalde tragedy, Attorney General Ken Paxton today called Texans' attention to the reimbursement benefits available under the "Crime Victims’ Compensation (CVC) Program," a public fund used to help victims, their families, and providers cover various medical expenses and financial loss following an episode of violent crime. These state and federal dollars, which are managed by the Office of the Attorney General, may be used to reimburse:
 

• Certain Out-of-Pocket Medical Expenses
• Counseling Services
• Lost Wages
• Funeral Expenses,
• and other Crime-Related Expenses 

Attorney General Paxton and senior members of his staff were in Uvalde immediately after the tragedy struck, helping to make known to victims’ families their eligibility under the CVC Program.

So far, the Office of the Attorney General has received over 100 applications for the Program.
 

• Victims must first apply to the Program.
• Then once approved, they may submit any relevant paperwork seeking reimbursement.
• Funds are reimbursed on a case-by-case basis and only to approved program participants, not by lump-sum payments up front. 

Attorney General Paxton’s CVC Program team is working around the clock to ensure all qualifying applications are expeditiously reviewed, approved if allowed under Texas law, and reimbursed. 
Victims can learn more about the CVC Program, and apply for reimbursement at https://www.texasattorneygeneral.gov/crime-victims.