Eligible Persons

Persons eligible to receive to receive compensation include victims who suffer bodily injury, emotional harm or death as a result of violent crime.

U.S. residents who become victims of crime in Texas and Texas residents who become victims of crime in a state or country without a compensation program.
Dependents and/or family members of those victims and people who legally or voluntarily assume expenses related to the crime.
Peace officers, firefighters, and other individuals whose employment includes the duty to protect the public.