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Court backs resolution asking legislature to stabilize 9‑1‑1 fee to support modernization
Summary
The court approved a resolution urging the Texas Legislature to stabilize and potentially increase the statewide 9‑1‑1 service fee (currently 50 cents on cell phones) to fund modernization—including costly tower projects estimated around $1.8 million—according to a presenter who serves as a board president.
A presenter who identified himself as president of a board asked the court to approve a resolution urging the Texas Legislature to stabilize the statewide 9‑1‑1 service fee and funding stream so counties can modernize 9‑1‑1 systems. "We're asking the legislator to do so along with a lot of other counties and cities... passing resolution to do that," he said, noting that the existing 50‑cent monthly fee on cell phones "hasn't changed in years."
The presenter said constructing additional towers to expand 9‑1‑1 coverage can cost roughly $1,800,000, a figure discussed during the item. Commissioners supported the resolution and approved it by voice vote; staff and the presenter said a stable revenue source would help counties meet rising costs for emergency communication infrastructure.
