Reduce Auto Theft In Texas (RATT) / H.E.A.T. Program

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All Texas H.E.A.T. decals indicate officers may stop the vehicle between the hours of 1:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m. The color-coded decal will be placed on the inside of the front windshield and another decal will be placed on the outside of the rear windshield. Registration is valid for four years.

Vehicle owners may register their vehicles at most Texas law enforcement agencies. At the time of registration, an owner must present the following information to the registering law enforcement agency: Certificate of Title (a copy is acceptable), valid driver license, proof of insurance or vehicle registration receipt, and a telephone number where the vehicle owner may be reached between 1:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m.

Vehicle owners may also register for H.E.A.T. through the Internet by accessing the enrollment form through the Texas Department of Public Safety. If one does not have Internet access, a mail order form is available by calling 800-CAR-WATCH (800-227-9282).

Registration does not prevent the owner or anyone to whom the owner grants permission from driving the vehicle during the program hours of enforcement. The vehicle owner simply agrees to advise anyone granted permission to operate the vehicle of the H.E.A.T. registration and its provisions.

The vehicle owner agrees to and understands that peace officers will take certain precautions when making a stop on a registered vehicle during the program hours because of its potential stolen status.

Your vehicle information will be entered into a statewide database to provide instant 24-hour information for law enforcement agencies.

WITHDRAWING FROM PROGRAM

To withdraw from the program or transfer possession of the vehicle, the owner must fully remove the Texas H.E.A.T. decals and notify the registering agency in writing of such removal. Please provide the seven-digit H.E.A.T. decal number when withdrawing. If the registering agency can not be contacted, please contact the H.E.A.T. office directly at the Texas Department of Public Safety by calling 888-447-5933 or 512-424-2483.

City of Duncanville, Texas
Police Department
203 E. Wheatland Road
P.O. Box 380280
Duncanville, TX 75138-0280
972-780-5038