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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) An order filed under Section 682.009, or a fine, cost, or fee imposed under this chapter following a failure by the person charged to appear within the time specified by a municipality's ordinance, resolution, rule, or order, may be enforced by:
(1) impounding the vehicle if the offender has committed three or more vehicle parking or stopping offenses in a calendar year;
(2) placing a device on the vehicle that prohibits movement of the motor vehicle;
(3) imposing an additional fine if the original fine is not paid within a specified time;
(4) denying issuance of or revoking a parking or operating permit, as applicable; or
(5) filing an action to collect the fine, cost, or fee in a court of competent jurisdiction.
(b) An action to collect a fine, cost, or fee under Subsection (a)(5) must be brought:
(1) in the name of the municipality served by the hearing officer; and
(2) in a county in which all or part of that municipality is located.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Texas Transportation Code - TRANSP § 682.010. Enforcement - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/tx/transportation-code/transp-sect-682-010/
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