Hays County’s SWAT team is getting a $104,860 Capability Improvement Grant from the Office of Governor Greg Abbott, part of $61.2 million in Homeland Security grants intended to support state and local efforts to prevent terrorism and prepare for other threats.

The awards were announced by Abbott’s office Oct. 22 and the Hays County Commissioners Court voted to accept the grant the same day.

The money will be used to buy robotic equipment including a CALIBER T5 Robot and accessories, a...