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File #: 21-6962    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Report Status: Passed
File created: 12/10/2021 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 12/14/2021 Final action: 12/14/2021
Title: Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 2 for approval of a study by the Commissioners Court's Analyst's Office on the impact to the County of fraudulent temporary license plates, to include statistics on crimes that are associated with the use of such temporary plates and loss of revenue for the Harris County Toll Road Authority, and a review of measures other jurisdictions are taking in regards to fraudulent temporary license plates, including whether best practices have been established.

Department: Commissioner, Precinct 2

Department Head/Elected Official: Commissioner Adrian Garcia

 

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Supplemental RCA

Type of Request: Report

 

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Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 2 for approval of a study by the Commissioners Court’s Analyst’s Office on the impact to the County of fraudulent temporary license plates, to include statistics on crimes that are associated with the use of such temporary plates and loss of revenue for the Harris County Toll Road Authority, and a review of measures other jurisdictions are taking in regards to fraudulent temporary license plates, including whether best practices have been established.

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Background and Discussion:

 

News reports have identified issues pertaining to fraudulent temporary license plates, often referred to as “paper plates,” and their prevalence in Texas.

 

Expected Impact:

 

The Analyst’s report has the opportunity to understand the scope of the problem and its impact on Harris County, as well as any measures that can be taken to mitigate these issues.

 

Alternative Options:

 

None identified.

 

Alignment with Goal(s):

_x Justice and Safety

_ Economic Opportunity

_ Housing

_ Public Health

_ Transportation

_ Flooding

_ Environment

_ Governance and Customer Service

 

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Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or COVID-19 related item

Contact(s) name, title, department: Mercedes Sanchez, Policy Director, Precinct 2

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