Montgomery ISD trustees approve purchase of used police vehicles from Tomball

The Montgomery Independent School District Board of Trustees approved the purchase of surplus patrol vehicles offered by the City of Tomball at the board’s Feb. 18 meeting.

Chief Dorian told trustees Tomball has cycled out vehicles after heavy use and offered Montgomery ISD four decommissioned, patrol‑equipped vehicles at a discounted rate. “This is a huge value add for the district,” the chief said, noting the vehicles already have lights and other necessary equipment and will require only district radio and communications installs.

Trustees discussed funding and staffing context before the vote. The chief said the purchases have been paid from general fund revenues made available by the passage of Proposition A, and he estimated the vehicles cost about “$3,000 a piece.” Trustees also noted the district previously acquired six vehicles from the same partner and that the new purchases would replace four older Taurus patrol cars.

The motion to approve the purchase was made by Trustee Dennison and seconded by Trustee Cameron. The board voted in favor with no opposition recorded and carried the motion.

Why it matters: Board members cited officer retention and cost savings as reasons to accept the offer. Trustees said newer, standardized vehicles help morale and reduce maintenance complexity; the chief said the district will auction older vehicles when practical.

What the board approved: Authorization to purchase the offered vehicles (four vehicles as described by staff), to be outfitted with the district communications equipment and integrated into the police fleet. The board did not set a detailed auction schedule for retired vehicles during the meeting.

Bottom line: The board approved acquiring used patrol vehicles from a neighboring agency, funded from Prop A‑related general funds, to update and standardize the district’s fleet.