Ellis County endorses non‑binding resolution supporting 9‑1‑1 tracing to identify unsuccessful callers
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Summary
The commissioners adopted a non‑binding resolution endorsing study and exploration of a 9‑1‑1 enhancement system that would help identify callers who do not connect to 9‑1‑1 during mass calling or overloaded lines and alert officials; the resolution disclaims county financial obligation and asks regional planning bodies to explore implementation.
The Ellis County Commissioners Court adopted a non‑binding resolution expressing support for study of a 9‑1‑1 telephone enhancement system designed to identify callers who cannot get through to 9‑1‑1 during overloaded network events and to provide timely alerts to public officials and first responders.
The resolution, introduced on the administrative agenda, recites that recent multi‑state 9‑1‑1 outages have prompted federal attention and fines and notes a demonstration presented earlier by former Ogilva Mayor Leo Roble on methods to identify callers that do not get through and how to notify public officials. The text on the record cites the Federal Communications Commission’s public statements and enforcement actions and asks the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) and other responsible entities to explore options to implement such a capability and make it available and affordable to counties, cities and other 9‑1‑1 authorities.
Commissioner Stinson, who serves as the county’s representative to the 9‑1‑1 team at the regional council of governments, described the concept as a useful check on dropped calls and stressed the importance of accurate GIS and addressing data for call delivery. The resolution explicitly states it does not bind Ellis County to any expenditure; it is an expression of support and a request that the NCTCOG and other entities investigate implementation options. The court approved the resolution by voice vote.