County Commissioners Courts are statutorily required to notify the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) each year regarding the imposition or removal of optional fees. Notice must be made to the TxDMV each year by September 1 with new fees taking effect each year on January 1. This letter and attachments will provide information on how to submit the calendar year 2020 notification to the TxDMV. The following is a brief description of the local optional fees from Chapter 502 of the Transportation Code:
County Road and Bridge Fee (Section 502.401):
• May not exceed $10;
• Fees collected must be credited to the county road and bridge fund. (El Paso currently assesses $10)
Child Safety Fee (Section 502.403):
• May not exceed $1.50; (El Paso County does not currently assess)
• Revenue must be used for school crossing guard services; remaining funds must be used for programs to enhance child safety, health, or nutrition, including child abuse intervention and prevention and drug and alcohol abuse prevention.
Transportation Project Fee (Section 502.402) applies to Bexar, Cameron, El Paso, Hidalgo, and Webb counties only:
• May not exceed $10 or $20 for those meeting population requirements under Section (b) and (b-1); (El Paso County Currently assesses $10)