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Texas Occupations Code - OCC § 2308.205. Towing of Vehicles to Licensed Vehicle Storage Facilities or Other Locations on Parking Facilities

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) A towing company that makes a nonconsent tow shall tow the vehicle to a vehicle storage facility that is operated by a person who holds a license to operate the facility under Chapter 2303, unless:

(1) the towing company agrees to take the vehicle to a location designated by the vehicle's owner;  or

(2) the vehicle is towed under:

(A) rules adopted under Subsection (a-1);  or

(B) Section 2308.259(b).

(a-1) The commission shall adopt rules authorizing a towing company that makes a nonconsent tow from a parking facility to tow the vehicle to another location on the same parking facility under the direction of:

(1) the parking facility owner;

(2) a parking facility authorized agent;  or

(3) a peace officer.

(b) A storage or notification fee imposed in connection with a motor vehicle towed to a vehicle storage facility is governed by Chapter 2303.

(c) Except as provided by this chapter, Article 18.23, Code of Criminal Procedure, or Chapter 2303, a fee may not be charged or collected without the prior written consent of the vehicle owner or operator.

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