The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (Department) is reviewing the Vehicle Towing and Booting rules located at Title 16, Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 86 for re-adoption, revision, or repeal. This rule review is required every four years. The Notice of Intent to Review was published in the Texas Register on November 22, 2024 (49… Read More about Notice of Intent to Review Rules
The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (Department) is reviewing the Vehicle Storage Facilities rules located at Title 16, Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 85 for re-adoption, revision, or repeal. This rule review is required every four years. The Notice of Intent to Review was published in the Texas Register on November 22, 2024 (49 TexReg… Read More about Notice of Intent to Review Rules
Severe Weather Disaster Declaration, Spring 2024 To assist with the ongoing disaster recovery efforts in response to recent severe weather events and catastrophic loss or injury to property and life throughout Texas, Governor Greg Abbott has temporarily suspended all necessary statutes and rules related to the physical requirements for establishing a licensed Vehicle Storage Facility… Read More about Emergency Suspension of Certain VSF Technical Requirements
New vehicle storage facility (VSF) fees go into effect on January 1, 2024. All fees charged by VSFs are regulated by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) and are set according to the Consumer Price Index (CPI) during the preceding state fiscal biennium. Starting on January 1, 2024, the allowable daily storage fees will… Read More about New VSF Storage Fees Start Jan. 1, 2024
TDLR has moved from providing paper proof of inspection forms to a new electronic system that will email the proof of inspection to the VSF owner, along with information about corrections that must be made. The email also will provide instructions on how to verify that the corrections have been made. We will no longer… Read More about TDLR Field Inspections Implements eInspections
Starting July 4, 2022, vehicle storage facilities MUST use either the new VSF-12 or VSF-13 forms, which have been posted to the TDLR VSF forms page. DO NOT use these forms before July 4; we posted them early for your knowledge and convenience. DO NOT use the VSF-11 form on or after July 4, 2022.
Inspectors for the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation will never request or accept money under any circumstances while calling, visiting or conducting an inspection. Real TDLR inspectors will: Real TDLR inspectors cannot and will not: If someone posing as a TDLR employee approaches or calls you, please contact TDLR and law enforcement immediately. Impersonating a public servant is… Read More about Beware Of People Posing as TDLR Inspectors
HB 1560, the Sunset legislation for the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, amended Occupations Code ยง2308.157 and ยง2308.159(c) under the Towing statute, and transferred authority regarding the continuing education requirements to TDLRโs enabling statute, Chapter 51 of the Texas Occupations Code. Please note that no changes were made, and Towing program licensees are still… Read More about Continuing Education Requirements
On October 5, 2021, the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation adopted amendments to 16 Texas Administrative Code, Section 86.455, changing the maximum amount that towing companies can charge for private property tows starting on November 1, 2021. The Commission also adopted amendments to 16 Texas Administrative Code, Section 85.722, changing the allowable impoundment fee… Read More about Changes to Private Property Towing Fees
House Bill 914, enacted by the 87thLegislature, authorizes a designated municipal employee to request the towing and storage of vehicles that are either illegally parked or abandoned. Parking compliance officers are now authorized to order the towing and storage of vehicles from public right-of-ways, allowing police officers to focus on more serious public safety concerns…. Read More about HB 914: Designated Municipal Employees May Now Order Vehicles Towed if Parked Illegally or Abandoned