87R10257 BEE-D
By: Dominguez H.B. No. 3142
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
relating to the posting of nonconsent towing fees schedules in
licensed vehicle storage facilities and the provision of nonconsent
towing fees schedules by tow truck operators.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. Section 2303.1551(b), Occupations Code, is
amended to read as follows:
(b) A vehicle storage facility accepting a nonconsent towed
vehicle shall post a sign containing the nonconsent towing fees
schedule that complies with commission rules. [and states
"Nonconsent tow fees schedules available on request."] The vehicle
storage facility shall provide a copy of the [a] nonconsent towing
fees schedule on request. The commission shall adopt rules for
signs required under this subsection.
SECTION 2. The heading to Subchapter J, Chapter 2308,
Occupations Code, is amended to read as follows:
SUBCHAPTER J. RIGHTS OF OWNERS AND OPERATORS OF CERTAIN [STORED OR
BOOTED] VEHICLES
SECTION 3. Subchapter J, Chapter 2308, Occupations Code, is
amended by adding Section 2308.4501 to read as follows:
Sec. 2308.4501. PROVISION OF FEE SCHEDULE BY TOW TRUCK
OPERATOR. (a) On request, a tow truck operator performing a
nonconsent tow shall provide to the owner or operator of a vehicle
being towed a copy of the nonconsent towing fees schedule in a form
prescribed by the commission.
(b) The commission by rule shall prescribe the form of a
nonconsent towing fees schedule required to be provided under this
section.
SECTION 4. Not later than December 1, 2021, the Texas
Department of Licensing and Regulation shall adopt rules as
necessary to implement Section 2303.1551(b), Occupations Code, as
amended by this Act, and Section 2308.4501, Occupations Code, as
added by this Act.
SECTION 5. (a) Except as provided by Subsection (b) of this
section, this Act takes effect January 1, 2022.
(b) Section 4 of this Act takes effect September 1, 2021.