2023 Texas Statutes
Occupations Code
Title 14 - Regulation of Motor Vehicles and Transportation
Subtitle A - Regulations Related to Motor Vehicles
Chapter 2308 - Vehicle Towing and Booting
Subchapter E. Local Regulation of Towing and Booting
Section 2308.2065. Fees for Nonconsent Tows; Refunds
Sec. 2308.2065. FEES FOR NONCONSENT TOWS; REFUNDS. (a) A license or permit holder may not charge a fee for a nonconsent tow that is greater than:
(1) the fee for a nonconsent tow established under Section 2308.0575; or
(2) a fee for a nonconsent tow authorized by a political subdivision.
(b) A license or permit holder may not charge a fee for a service related to a nonconsent tow that is not included in the list of fees established:
(1) under Section 2308.0575; or
(2) by a political subdivision.
(c) The department may require a license or permit holder to refund to a vehicle owner or operator the:
(1) amount charged to the owner or operator in excess of the amounts established by commission rule or by a political subdivision; or
(2) total amount of the charges for a service not listed in the amounts established by commission rule or by a political subdivision.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 353 (H.B. 3510), Sec. 7, eff. September 1, 2011.
