Dallas County Sheriff North Texas Auto Theft Task Force Interlocal Agreement (ILA) with the Texas Department of Publi...

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2026-0076 Dallas County Sheriff North Texas Auto Theft Task Force Interlocal Agreement (ILA) with the Texas Department of Public Safety — Additional Funding in Addition to Allocation Approved Under Court Order 2025-0796 (Estimated Amount $11,492) On a motion made by Commissioner Dr. Elba Garcia, and seconded by Commissioner Andrew Sommerman, the following order was passed and adopted by the Commissioners Court of Dallas County, State of Texas: BRIEFING DATE: January 20, 2026 FUNDING SOURCE: Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority Grant Funds Be it resolved and ordered that the Dallas County Commissioners Court does hereby approve the Interlocal Agreement between the Sheriff’s North Texas Auto Theft Task Force (NTATTF) Unit and the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) to participate in a joint operation funded by the Texas Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority (MVCPA, and authorize the County Judge to sign all agreement documents on behalf of the County. Approval of this agreement allows DPS to contribute $11,492 in salary and benefits for assigned personnel, supports continued collaboration to combat motor vehicle theft across North Texas, and strengthens regional law enforcement efforts. The term of the agreement will be effective from the date of approval through August 31, 2026, with no additional financial impact to the County. Done in open Court January 20, 2026 by the following vote: IN FAVOR: County Judge Clay Jenkins, Commissioner Dr. Theresa Daniel, Commissioner John Wiley Price, Commissioner Dr. Elba Garcia, and Commissioner Andrew Sommerman OPPOSED: None