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Accessible Parking Enforcement Volunteer

The Accessible Parking Enforcement Volunteer Program gives Amarillo residents the opportunity to serve their community by supporting accessible parking enforcement. Volunteers help ensure that parking spaces reserved for people with disabilities remain available for those who truly need them.

  • CONTACT INFORMATION
  • citymarshaladmin@amarillo.gov
  • 806-378-6517
  • Complaint Line:
    806-378-6541 (Leave a detailed message with the type of offense and address.)
  • Simms Municipal Building
    810 S Buchanan St
    Suite 104
    Amarillo, TX 79101
  • Office Hours:
    Monday – Friday
    8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Accessibility Guidance Documents

Accessible Parking Checklist
ADA Parking Compliance Guidelines for Spaces

Accessible Parking Enforcement FAQS

The Accessible Parking Enforcement Volunteer Program is a City of Amarillo initiative that empowers trained volunteers to issue citations for violations of accessible (handicap) parking regulations. This includes monitoring spaces in public areas, fire lanes, and access aisles to ensure that parking remains available for those who need it most.

Visit the City of Amarillo’s website and complete the Volunteer Interest Form located on the Accessible Parking Enforcement Volunteer Program webpage. Once submitted, a representative from the Marshal’s Office will contact you to begin the onboarding process.

Yes. Under Texas Transportation Code § 681.0101, the City of Amarillo is authorized to appoint trained individuals to file charges against those who commit offenses related to accessible parking. Once volunteers complete the required training and meet eligibility requirements, they are granted authority by the City Marshal’s Office to issue citations for specific violations, such as:

  • Parking in a handicap space without a valid placard or license plate
  • Blocking access aisles
  • Parking in fire lanes

To join the Accessible Parking Enforcement Volunteer Program, applicants must:

      • Be at least 21 years old
      • Live within the City of Amarillo
      • Hold a valid Class “C” Texas Driver License
      • Have a high school diploma or GED
      • Submit a completed application with references
      • Pass a background check
      • Attend a training session provided by the City Marshal’s Office
      • Be able to operate a handheld ticket writer
      • Communicate clearly and respectfully with the public
      • Be available to attend Municipal Court hearings, if needed
      • Sign a Volunteer Agreement and Liability Release


    The Accessible Parking Enforcement Volunteer Program asks for a minimum commitment of 8 hours per month, but scheduling is flexible. Volunteers can choose when and how often they patrol, and we’re happy to work with your availability.Even a few hours each month makes a meaningful difference in protecting accessible parking for those who need it most.

Yes. The City Marshal’s Office provides all training, identification, and necessary equipment for volunteers to safely and effectively complete their duties.

No. This is a volunteer opportunity. It’s a meaningful way to serve the community and directly support disability access.

Yes. Volunteers are trained to observe and report only, never to confront others. Your safety is a priority. Patrol vehicles are equipped with a police radio to request help if needed. If a situation feels unsafe, volunteers are instructed to disengage and notify law enforcement.

Parking Enforcement Volunteer Sign-Up

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City of Amarillo: Property Taxes Rebated Per Year by Agreement Type 

Overview 

The chart shows the dollar amounts of property taxes rebated per year over the last five fiscal years, broken down by agreement type. There were no Chapter 380 property tax rebates in the first two years listed. The total amount increased slightly each year, with a more significant increase in the most recent year. 

Values 

Numerical values presented on the image: 

 

Fiscal Year 2020/2021 

Fiscal Year 2021/2022 

Fiscal Year 2022/2023 

Fiscal Year 2023/2024 

Fiscal Year 2024/2025 

Chapter 311 

$533,080 

$547,426 

$574,947 

$591,249 

$821,350 

Chapter 380 

$0 

$0 

$37,387 

$39,172 

$61,013 

Presentation 

The bar chart shows the amount of property taxes rebated in the past five fiscal years, broken down by agreement type. The horizontal axis shows each of the past five fiscal years and the vertical axis shows the dollar amount rebated. For each fiscal year there is vertical column, comprised of two stacked columns, each of which representing the different agreement types. 

City of Amarillo: Number of Tax Abatements Granted Per Year 

Overview 

The chart shows the number of businesses that received a tax abatement from the City of Amarillo in the past five fiscal years. The 2020/21 and 2021/22 fiscal years each had four active abatements, 2022/23 had five, and 2023/24 and 2024/25 each had seven. 

Values 

Numerical values presented on the image: 

 

Fiscal Year 2020/2021 

Fiscal Year 2021/2022 

Fiscal Year 2022/2023 

Fiscal Year 2023/2024 

Fiscal Year 2024/2025 

Active Abatements Per Year 

4 

4 

5 

7 

7 

Presentation 

The bar chart shows the number of businesses that received a tax abatement from the City of Amarillo in the past five fiscal years. The horizontal axis shows each of the past five fiscal years and the vertical axis shows the number of active abatements each year. Each year has one column, with the height indicating number of active abatements in that year.

Amount of Taxes Abated Per Year 

Overview 

The chart shows the dollar amounts abated over the past five fiscal years from Chapter 312 tax abatement agreements. Each fiscal year shows a larger dollar amount abated, with minor growth over the first three years, a higher increase in the fourth year, and minor growth again in the fifth year. 

Values 

Numerical values presented on the image: 

 

Fiscal Year 2020/2021 

Fiscal Year 2021/2022 

Fiscal Year 2022/2023 

Fiscal Year 2023/2024 

Fiscal Year 2024/2025 

Taxes Abated by City of Amarillo 

$510,061 

$623,017 

$679,849 

$965,261 

$1,143,899 

Total Abated by All Entities Including City of Amarillo 

$1,569,512 

$1,926,332 

$2,103,099 

$2,884,936 

$2,959,496 

Presentation 

The bar chart represents the amount of taxes abated over the past five fiscal years. The horizontal axis shows each of the past five fiscal years and the vertical axis shows the dollar amount abated. The bar representing taxes abated by the City of Amarillo is sightly offset to the side of the bar representing the amount abated by all participating tax entities for each fiscal year. This shows that the amount abated by the City of Amarillo is a part of the total amount abated by all entities.

City of Amarillo: Taxes Rebated Per Year by Type 

Overview 

This chart shows the dollar amounts rebated by the City of Amarillo from economic development incentive agreements over the past five fiscal years. Each year is broken down by rebate type, including property tax rebates, hotel occupancy tax rebates, and sales tax rebates. Each fiscal year shows a slight increase in total dollars rebated, with a more drastic increase in the most recent fiscal year. 

Values 

Numerical values presented on the image: 

 

Fiscal Year 2020/2021 

Fiscal Year 2021/2022 

Fiscal Year 2022/2023 

Fiscal Year 2023/2024 

Fiscal Year 2024/2025 

Property Tax Rebates 

$533,080 

$547,426 

$612,334 

$630,421 

$882,363 

Hotel Occupancy Tax Rebates 

$686,747 

$753,112 

$794,828 

$871,423 

$808,348 

Sales Tax Rebates 

$0 

$21,046 

$55,528 

$45,881 

$368,716 

 

Presentation 

The bar chart represents the amount rebated by the City of Amarillo for each type of tax rebate over the past five fiscal years. The horizontal axis shows each of the past five fiscal years and the vertical axis shows the dollar amount rebated. The different rebate types are stacked vertically in each fiscal year, with the height representing the total dollar amount rebated.