Municue
Dallas, TX

Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority

organization
3 mentions across 2 events

Also known as: MVCPA

The Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority is a Texas state authority created by the Legislature to reduce vehicle theft and burglary statewide. It is administered through the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles. It is governed by governor-appointed members from the insurance industry, law enforcement and the public, plus a Texas Department of Public Safety designee. It funds auto theft taskforces run by local police departments and sheriff's offices, and the City of Dallas and Dallas County have been among the grant recipients.
2 eventsLast active Tracked since $1.2M city spending

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grant (3)
public safety (3)
budget (3)

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mentioned (3)

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Dallas Police Department3
FY27 Catalytic Converter Theft Prevention Grant1

Activity Timeline

September 2026

Consent Agenda
City Council →

Authorizes application for and acceptance of a $1,128,369 MVCPA FY27 Catalytic Converter Theft Prevention Grant for a proactive auto theft program, with a $227,026 local General Fund cash match, for Sept 2026 through Aug 2027.

Authorize (1) the application for and acceptance of a grant from the Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority (MVCPA) for the FY27 Catalytic Converter Theft Prevention Grant (Grant No. 608-27-DPD0000C

$227K

September 2025

Consent Agenda
City Council →

Authorization to accept a $1,732,442 grant from the Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority for the FY2026 Dallas Auto Theft Taskforce program (September 2025–August 2026), with a $355,509 cash match and $352,703 in-kind contribution, for a total program value not to exceed $2,440,654.

Authorize (1) the acceptance of a grant from the Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority (MVCPA) for the FY2026 Dallas Auto Theft Taskforce Grant (Grant No. 608-26-DPD0000) in the amount of $1,732,44

$708K
Consent Agenda
City Council →

Authorization to apply for and accept a $1,224,538 grant from the Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority for the FY2026 SB224 Catalytic Converter theft prevention program (September 2025–August 2026), with a $270,076 local cash match, for a total not to exceed $1,494,614.

Authorize (1) the application for and acceptance of a grant from the Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority (MVCPA) for the FY2026 SB224 Catalytic Converter Grant (Grant No. 608-26-DPD0000C) in the

$270K