Discuss, consider and take appropriate action regarding the imposition or removal of optional fees for Calendar Year 2026 as authorized by the Texas Transportation Code, including the County Road and Bridge Fund fee, not to exceed $10, and the Child Safety fee, not to exceed $1.50, and the submission of the required notification form to the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles.

County commissioners courts are statutorily required to notify the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV)each year regarding the imposition or removal of optional county fees to be assessed on motor vehicle registrations. Notice must be made to TxDMV each year by September 1, with fee changes taking effect on January 1 of the following year. The attached letter gives a brief description of the related optional county fees from Chapter 502 of the Transportation Code. Currently, Williamson County assesses $10 for the Road and Bridge Fund fee and $1.50 for the Child Safety fee.