The bill, H.B. No. 2983, aims to amend the Occupations Code regarding the fees associated with the impoundment, storage, and notification of vehicles at storage facilities. It allows for adjustments to these fees based on the consumer price index, ensuring that the fees remain reasonable and reflective of economic conditions. Specifically, it introduces a notification fee that cannot exceed $50, with provisions for additional costs if notice by publication is required. The bill also establishes a framework for adjusting the impoundment and storage fees every even-numbered year, with the adjustments published on the department's website.

Additionally, the bill includes temporary provisions for a one-time adjustment to certain fees by February 1, 2026, based on historical fee amounts and consumer price index changes from 2005 to 2019. It also mandates a one-time increase to the maximum notification fee, calculated using previous adjustments and percentage increases applied to other fees. Both of these temporary provisions will expire on September 1, 2027. The bill is set to 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)