CT100 Club provides great benefits to our First Responders!

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The Chisholm Trail 100 Club provides essential benefits and unwavering support to First Responders and their families across our service area. As our communities grow, so does our commitment to the heroes who protect them.

In February 2019, we proudly welcomed Hood County into the CT100 family, adding 405 additional First Responders.

As of September 1, 2019, the Chisholm Trail 100 Club expanded its coverage to include 80 emergency call-takers/dispatchers, following the passage of Texas H.B. 1090, signed by Governor Greg Abbott. This brought the total number of covered First Responders in our service area to 1,900.

In January 2023, we enhanced our benefits, increasing the maximum line-of-duty accident or incident payout to $80,000, and introduced a Benevolence Program to assist families of active First Responders who pass away off-duty.

On February 7, 2026, the Chisholm Trail 100 Club proudly announced an increase in benefits to $100,000 for the 1,900 first responders who serve Johnson County, Somervell County, and Hood County, reinforcing the organization’s steadfast commitment to those who protect and serve the Club’s service area communities.

Effective immediately the enhanced benefit provides up to $100,000 in financial assistance to the families of first responders who are killed or catastrophically injured in the line of duty. This milestone strengthens the safety net for law enforcement officers, firefighters, EMS personnel, telecommunication specialists and other emergency responders serving the three-county area.

“This increase to $100,000 is a direct reflection of our community’s support for the 1,900 first responders who put their lives on the line every day,” said Mike Erinakes, President of the Chisholm Trail 100 Club. “When tragedy strikes, we want their families to know they are not alone. The Club is proud to provide the families of fallen or injured heroes even greater financial security during a time of crisis”.

The benefit increase is made possible through the generosity of donors, sponsors, and community partners who believe in standing behind the first responders of Johnson, Somervell, and Hood counties. The Chisholm Trail 100 Club - founded in 2010 – started out with providing $25,000 in benefits to Johnson County First Responders. Over the past 15 years, the Club has expanded its service area to two additional counties as well as coverage of the telecommunication specialists as First Responders; as well as its benefits – to $50,000 in 2018; then to $80,000 in 2023 and now to $100,000 in 2026. In 2023, the Club also initiated a Benevolence program that provides financial assistance to families of active First Responders* who pass away off-duty. The Club also provides annual scholarships to dependents of First Responders* who are pursuing education (college, technical or vocational) after high school graduation. In addition, the Club also provides awards and recognition to First Responders* for outstanding service.

*Active First Responders who serve Johnson, Somervell or Hood counties

Every step we take is driven by one goal — to stand in the gap for those who protect us.