Northeast Texas Auto Theft Task Force

The Northeast Texas Auto Theft Task Force (NETXATTF) is a multi-agency grant-funded program focusing on reducing motor vehicle burglaries, vehicle thefts, and related criminal activity through enforcement and public education. The NETXATTF receives funding from the Texas Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority (MVCPA), a division of the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV). 

Learn more about the Northeast Texas Auto Theft Task Force

Services Offered

68-A Inspections

The 68-A inspection is a Law Enforcement Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Inspection for vehicle title purposes or to determine if an assigned or re-assigned VIN is necessary for titling. This is not a safety inspection, nor do we provide a weight scale. This inspection is often needed to obtain a bonded title, register a homemade trailer, register a vehicle that previously hasn't had a title, was imported from out of the country, or for other reasons.

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VIN Etching

VIN etching permanently engraves the VIN of a vehicle on the windshield and windows. VIN etching is a proven auto theft deterrent and some insurance companies offer discounts for vehicles with VIN etching. Contact the task force to host a VIN etching event at your business or organization.

Public Education

Prevention and education efforts include VIN-etching, educational presentations, participation in community events, and coordination of the dissemination of public information through local media outlets.

General Messages & Tips

You can leave a general message by contacting the Northeast Texas Auto Theft Task Force at 903-737-4138 or by contact the task force online.

About the Northeast Texas Auto Theft Task Force

The NETXATTF is overseen by a Paris Police Department detective. The Lamar County and Hopkins County Sheriff’s Offices assign investigators to the task force. The NETXATTF serves ten counties, including Grayson, Fannin, Hunt, Hopkins, Delta, Lamar, Red River, Franklin, Titus, and Bowie. It serves over 500,000 people and 545,000 registered vehicles. 

The NETXATTF conducts criminal investigations, law enforcement training, intelligence gathering/dissemination, prevention programs, and citizen education efforts. Investigators assigned to the NETXATTF specialize in vehicle/equipment identification and assisting auto-related criminal investigations in the ten-county coverage area. Investigators conduct state-mandated 68-A Inspections for Texas consumers for vehicle and trailer titling purposes. The NETXATTF routinely inspects automotive repair shops, dealerships, salvage yards, and recycling businesses to identify and investigate auto crime activities.

Funding

The Northeast Texas Auto Theft Task Force is funded through grants by the Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority (MVCPA) which is part of the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles.