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Sheriff's Office to Limit 68-A Inspections to Concho Valley Residents
Increase in requests from outside the region prompts policy change
Mar. 16, 2026 at 6:51pm
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The Tom Green County Sheriff's Office in Texas will soon conduct 68-A VIN inspections only for residents and businesses located within the Concho Valley Council of Governments (CVCOG) region, as well as active-duty military personnel. This change is due to a significant increase in requests from outside the Concho Valley, particularly from areas associated with oilfield activity in the Permian Basin, which has exceeded the office's available personnel and resources.
Why it matters
The 68-A VIN inspection is a critical service provided by the Sheriff's Office to ensure the legality of vehicle and trailer ownership. The policy change aims to ensure that residents of the Concho Valley region continue to have access to this service, as the influx of requests from outside the area has strained the office's capacity.
The details
Effective May 15, 2026, the Tom Green County Sheriff's Office will only conduct 68-A inspections for residents and businesses located within the CVCOG region, which includes 14 counties. Sheriff Nick Hanna stated that the volume of trailers being transported from other parts of the state has reached a level that is stretching the office's personnel and affecting its ability to serve the local citizens. The 68-A inspection process can be time-consuming, especially when something doesn't immediately match or requires verification.
- Effective May 15, 2026, the new policy will be implemented.
- The Sheriff's Office currently conducts 68-A inspections on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month for eligible residents and businesses.
The players
Tom Green County Sheriff's Office
The law enforcement agency responsible for conducting 68-A VIN inspections in the region.
Nick Hanna
The Sheriff of Tom Green County, who announced the policy change to limit 68-A inspections to the Concho Valley region.
Concho Valley Council of Governments (CVCOG)
The regional council that encompasses the 14 counties where the Sheriff's Office will continue to provide 68-A inspections.
What they’re saying
“Our goal is to ensure residents of Tom Green County and the Concho Valley continue to have access to this service. The volume of trailers being transported here from other parts of the state has reached a level that is stretching our personnel and affecting our ability to serve the citizens of this region.”
— Nick Hanna, Sheriff
What’s next
Individuals and companies located outside the CVCOG region who need a 68-A VIN inspection will need to contact their local Sheriff's Office, Auto Theft Task Force, or the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles Regional Service Center.
The takeaway
This policy change by the Tom Green County Sheriff's Office highlights the challenges faced by local law enforcement in balancing the demand for critical services like 68-A VIN inspections with the available resources. By limiting inspections to the Concho Valley region, the office aims to ensure continued access for its local residents and businesses, while directing outside requests to alternative inspection providers.
