H.B. No. 2983 amends the Occupations Code to regulate impoundment, storage, and notification fees for vehicles stored at vehicle storage facilities in Texas. The bill allows operators of these facilities to charge a notification fee, an impoundment fee of $20, and daily storage fees that vary based on the type and size of the vehicle. Specifically, the daily storage fee is set at $20 for non-electric or hybrid passenger vehicles up to 25 feet, $35 for those over 25 feet, and $70 for electric or hybrid passenger vehicles. Additionally, the bill establishes a maximum notification fee of $50, with provisions for recovery of publication costs if necessary.

The bill also introduces a mechanism for adjusting these fees based on the consumer price index, requiring the commission to review and potentially modify the fees every even-numbered year. Furthermore, it includes temporary provisions for a one-time adjustment to certain fees and a one-time increase to the maximum notification fee, both to be completed by February 1, 2026. These adjustments will be based on historical fee amounts and the percentage changes in the consumer price index. The provisions outlined in the bill are set to expire on September 1, 2027, and the act will take effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Occupations Code 2303.155, Occupations Code 2303.1552 (Occupations Code 2303)
House Committee Report: Occupations Code 2303.155, Occupations Code 2303.1552 (Occupations Code 2303)