The bill amends the Occupations Code to establish new regulations regarding impoundment, storage, and notification fees for vehicles stored at vehicle storage facilities in Texas. It allows operators of these facilities to charge a reasonable notification fee for providing notice, an impoundment fee of $20, and daily storage fees based on the vehicle's length. The bill also sets a maximum limit on the notification fee, which cannot exceed $50 unless publication costs exceed 50% of this fee. Additionally, it mandates that the Texas commission adjust these fees every odd-numbered year based on the consumer price index.

Furthermore, the bill introduces temporary provisions for a one-time adjustment of fees by November 1, 2025, based on historical consumer price index changes from December 31, 2005, to December 31, 2019. It also includes a one-time increase to the maximum notification fee, calculated using specific percentage increases applied to the impoundment and storage fees. Both new provisions will expire on September 1, 2027. The act is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

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