HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution - 2023-R0194 - LPD Inscription Exemption for VehiclesResolution No. 2023-R0194
Item No. 6.34
April 11, 2023
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the State of Texas has established procedures regarding the issuance of license
plates exempt from registration fees and inscription requirements for political subdivisions;
and
WHEREAS, regular license plates exempt from registration fees and inscription
requirements are available to agencies that are exempt by designation of the governing body
of a municipality under Texas Transportation Code §721.005; and
WHEREAS, the need to designate vehicles used by various City of Lubbock ("City")
personnel using City owned vehicles for official business of the City exists; NOW
THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK:
THAT all vehicles used in the City of Lubbock Police Department shall be exempt from the
inscription requirements established by Chapter 721 of the Texas Transportation Code; and
THAT the Fleet Support & Acquisition Coordinator or the Fleet Administrative Assistant for
the City's Fleet Services, or their equivalent, are hereby authorized and directed to execute all
documents pertaining to exemption from the inscription requirements established by Chapter
721 for said vehicles assigned to the City of Lubbock Police Department.
Passed by the City Council on
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
Floyd 9firclell, Chief of Police
April 11, 2023
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Ryan Br ke. S nior Assistant City Attorney
RES.LPD Inscription Exempt Vehicles
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Texas Department
of Motor Vehicles
Application for
General Issue License Plates for
Exempt Vehicle(s)
Instructions
Submit the completed application and any required attachments to your local county tax assessor -col lector's office to obtain general
issue license plates for vehicles exempt from the payment of registration fees. Each vehicle must be titled in the name of the
governmental entity. If applying for title, attach the Application for Texas Title and/or Registration (Form 130-U). If an application for
title was recently submitted, attach a copy of the title application receipt (VTR-500 RTS). If the vehicle is leased, attach a copy of the
lease agreement.
Note: To obtain exempt license plates, do not use this application; complete the Application for Standard Texas Exempt License Plates
(Form VTR-62-A). Contact your county tax assessor -collector if you have any questions.
Applicant Information
Name of Governmental Entity
Department/Office
Address
City
State
ZIP
Email
Phone Number
Authorized Agent First Name
Middle Name
Last Name
Suffix
❑ Municipality: An original or certified copy of a city council resolution must be filed with this application to obtain general issue
license plates for city vehicle(s). The name of the municipality, eligible department or office, and the name or position of the person
designated to apply for license plates must be stated in the resolution.
❑ County: An original or certified copy of a commissioner's court order must be filed with this application to obtain general issue
license plates for county vehicle(s). The name of the county eligible department or office, and the name or position of the person
designated to apply for license plates must be stated in the court order.
❑ Law enforcement: I certify these vehicle(s) are dedicated to law enforcement activities as required by Transportation Code,
§502.451(f)(1).
❑ State agency: I certify my agency is exempt under Transportation Code, §721.003 from the requirement of displaying identification
or inscription on agency vehicles and in compliance with rules of the Office of the Secretary of State, including filing required
paperwork.
Exempt Vehicle Information
Empty
COUNTY
Year Model
Vehicle Make
Body Style
Vehicle Identification Number
Weight
USE ONLY
(lbs.)
Plate Issued
1
2
3
4
Certification — State law makes falsifying information a third degree felony.
I certify the vehicle(s) listed do not carry any identification or inscription of the governmental entity and are exempt from the
requirement by Transportation Code, §721.003 or §721.005, or the vehicle(s) are operated by law enforcement and dedicated to law
enforcement activities.
Authorized Agent Signature Date
Form VTR-119 Rev 1/2018 Form available online at www.TxDMV.eov Page 1 of 1