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HB 2983

Relating to impoundment, storage, and notification fees for vehicles stored at vehicle storage facilities; authorizing fee increases and decreases; requiring the adjustment of authorized fees.

89th Legislature (2025)

Texas bill authorizing vehicle storage facilities to increase impoundment and storage fees charged to vehicle owners, potentially raising recovery costs for impounded vehicles.

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Bill Summary · HB 2983

Legislative bill overview

HB 2983 proposes to authorize vehicle storage facilities in Texas to adjust their impoundment, storage, and notification fees, likely allowing increases beyond current statutory caps or establishing new fee structures. The bill would modify existing regulations governing what storage facilities can charge vehicle owners when their vehicles are impounded and held.

Why is this important

Vehicle impoundment fees directly affect Texans who experience vehicle towing—often low-income individuals already in difficult financial situations. These fees can exceed hundreds of dollars quickly and create barriers to vehicle recovery. The bill's outcome determines whether storage facilities can increase costs, potentially making vehicle retrieval harder for vulnerable populations.

Potential points of contention

  • Consumer protection vs. industry costs: Storage facilities argue rising operational costs justify fee increases, while consumer advocates worry about predatory pricing that exploits people in vulnerable situations
  • Lack of price caps: If the bill removes or loosens fee limitations without clear guardrails, facilities could charge excessive amounts with limited accountability
  • Notification and transparency: The bill's specific requirements for how facilities must notify owners of fees and the opportunity to retrieve vehicles may inadequately protect consumers from surprise charges

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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