82R14654 T
By: Carter H.B. No. 3553
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
Relating to unauthorized towing.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. Section 2308.458(e), Occupations Code, is
amended to read as follows:
(e) The court may award:
(1) court costs to the prevailing party;
(2) the reasonable cost of photographs submitted under
Section 2308.456(b)(8) to a vehicle owner or operator who is the
prevailing party;
(3) an amount equal to the amount that the towing
charge exceeded fees regulated by a political subdivision or
authorized by this code or by Chapter 2303; and
(4) reimbursement of fees paid for vehicle towing and
storage; and
(5) an amount equal to the reimbursement of fees paid
for vehicle towing and storage to be paid for by the towing company,
booting company, or parking facility owner that violates Sec.
2308.252 of the Texas Occupations Code, to be deposited into the
State Highway Fund under the Texas Department of Transportation.
SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2011.