Court backs resolution urging legislative fix for electric‑vehicle registration fee disparity

Feb 16, 2026

Grayson County commissioners supported a resolution (originating from Cass County) asking the legislature to address registration and sale‑fee differences between gas and electric vehicles that may be costing counties revenue; the court then voted to enter executive session to consult legal counsel.

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Commissioners voted to support a resolution urging lawmakers to address a disparity in registration and sale fees that applies to gas‑powered vehicles but not to electric vehicles, a difference the presiding officer said may cost counties as much as $400 per vehicle sale. The resolution was described as coming out of Cass County and the court approved supporting it so the issue can be pursued in the next legislative session.

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