Primary Department: Management and Budget
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Daniel Ramos, Executive Director
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Regular or Supplemental RCA: Supplemental RCA
Type of Request: Policy
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Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by the Office of Management and Budget for approval of a revised countywide fee update policy which is expanded to cover fines and rates set by Commissioners Court that are not collected by the County.
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Background and Discussion:
On February 12, 2026, Commissioners Court adopted the Fee Update and Review Policy to establish a consistent framework for reviewing and updating County fees. On June 11, 2026, Commissioners Court ordered OMB to expand the policy to cover fines as well as rates set by the Court that aren't collected by the County, specifically referencing the maximum nonconsent tow rates which are the maximum rates a wrecker can charge the public for a nonconsent tow. These maximum rates are regulatory in nature and only affect the amount a wrecker can charge and do not impact County revenue.
OMB is presenting the updated policy which now covers fines and these additional rates.
Expected Impact:
The revised policy will formalize the review and update process for fines and rates that are set by Commissioners Court but aren't collected by the County. This will ensure fine amounts remain aligned with policy objectives and, in the specific case of nonconsent tow rates, will help rates keep pace with costs to provide nonconsent tow services and maintain the...
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