Commissioners back resolution urging Legislature to fix 9‑1‑1 fee structure for Next Generation upgrade
Summary
A commissioner told the court the 2023 legislative mandate and a one‑time $150 million ARPA appropriation left no ongoing funding mechanism for Next Generation 9‑1‑1; the court unanimously approved a resolution asking the Legislature to revise fee structures to sustain the system.
A member of the court presented a resolution supporting the North Central Texas (NCT) 9‑1‑1 organization and the Council of Governments' request that the Texas Legislature revise the 9‑1‑1 fee structure to sustain Next Generation 9‑1‑1 services. The presenter said the 2023 Legislature mandated Next Generation 9‑1‑1 and provided a one‑time $150,000,000 ARPA appropriation but did not create a permanent funding mechanism.
The presenter noted the shift from landline to mobile phones reduces traditional fee revenue and that the current 50¢ mobile‑phone fee is insufficient. The court moved to approve a resolution of support for legislative action; the motion passed unanimously.
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