Legislation Details

File #: 26-2442    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Interlocal Agreement Status: Passed
File created: 4/6/2026 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 4/16/2026 Final action: 4/16/2026
Title: Request that the County Judge execute an interlocal agreement with Texas Department of Motor Vehicles in the amount of $6,000 for Scofflaw Vehicle Registration Denial Program services for the Toll Road Authority for the period of April 16, 2026 - April 15, 2031, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement.
Attachments: 1. 26-2442 Interlocal Agreement - Texas Department of Motor Vehicles.pdf
Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Kimberly J. Williams, JD

Secondary Department: Toll Road Authority
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Roberto Trevino

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA

Type of Request: Interlocal Agreement

Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Texas Department of Motor Vehicles

MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement

Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable):
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): Choose an item.

Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request that the County Judge execute an interlocal agreement with Texas Department of Motor Vehicles in the amount of $6,000 for Scofflaw Vehicle Registration Denial Program services for the Toll Road Authority for the period of April 16, 2026 - April 15, 2031, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement.
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Background and Discussion:
In May 2004, with a subsequent approval in 2023, the Commissioners Court approved an amendment to the order prohibiting the operation of motor vehicles on a county toll facility after failure to pay required tolls or charges, imposing fees; and adopting administrative adjudication procedures for violation prohibition. As part of this adjudication process, the Harris County Toll Road Authority maintains an escrow account with the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles to support scofflaw services, including the placement and release of vehicle registration holds.

Request for approval of an Interlocal Agreement (ILA) with the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles for scofflaw services for the Harris County Toll Road Authority, effective March 1, 2026 through February 28, 2031, at a base annual cost of $6,000.

Expected Impact:
Maintaining an agreement will ensure con...

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