17.a.
Commissioners Court Meeting
- Meeting Date:
- 05/27/2025
- Title:
- Discussion and possible action to authorize the County Treasurer to open a non-interest-bearing escrow bank account for a $500.00 deposit at Falcon International Bank for proceeds for the Texas Department of Motor Vehicle
- Submitted for:
- Deodata Torres
- Submitted By:
- Deodata Torres
- Department:
- Tax Assessor/Collector
Subject:
Discussion and possible action to authorize the County Treasurer to open a non-interest-bearing escrow bank account for a $500.00 deposit at Falcon International Bank for proceeds for the Texas Department of Motor Vehicle (“DMV”) regarding the implementation and enforcement of the County’s Scofflaw statute pursuant to Texas Transportation section 502.010.
Issue: Commissioners Court authorized the County Tax Assessor Collector to implement the Hamer Enterprises Scofflaw Program to collect outstanding traffic violations during the vehicle registration process.
Solution: Create a non-interest escrow bank account for DMV services regarding the County’s Scofflaw Program.
Result: Proceeds from the Scofflaw Program will adhere to State statutory requirements.
Issue: Commissioners Court authorized the County Tax Assessor Collector to implement the Hamer Enterprises Scofflaw Program to collect outstanding traffic violations during the vehicle registration process.
Solution: Create a non-interest escrow bank account for DMV services regarding the County’s Scofflaw Program.
Result: Proceeds from the Scofflaw Program will adhere to State statutory requirements.
Background:
N/A
Previous Court Action:
Fiscal Impact
- Budget Account Number:
- 1001101000530
- Funding Source:
- Cash Webb County Sco
- Balance:
- 500.00
Financial Impact:
Opening a non-interest-bearing escrow account at Falcon International Bank with a $500.00 deposit will have minimal financial impact on the County. The account is required to comply with Texas Transportation Code § 502.010 and will be used to transfer proceeds from the Scofflaw Program to the Texas DMV. While it will not generate interest, the account supports lawful enforcement of outstanding traffic violations during vehicle registration. The cost is limited to a small administrative burden, with no negative financial implications.