Tex. Occ. Code Section 2303.159
Forms of Payment of Charges

(a)

The operator of a vehicle storage facility shall accept each of the following forms of payment for any charge associated with delivery or storage of a vehicle:

(1)

cash;

(2)

debit card; and

(3)

credit card.

(a-1)

The operator of a vehicle storage facility shall conspicuously post a sign that states: “This vehicle storage facility must accept payment by cash, credit card, and debit card for any fee or charge associated with delivery or storage of a vehicle.” The operator of a vehicle storage facility may not refuse to release a vehicle based on the inability of the facility to accept payment by debit card or credit card of a fee or charge associated with delivery or storage of the vehicle unless the operator, through no fault of the operator, is unable to accept the debit card or credit card because of a power outage or a machine malfunction.

(b)

In this section, “vehicle storage facility” includes a governmental vehicle storage facility as defined by Section 2303.155 (Charges Related to Storage).
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1197 (H.B. 480), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2005.
Amended by:
Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1310 (H.B. 2571), Sec. 21, eff. September 1, 2009.
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 510 (H.B. 804), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2015.

Source: Section 2303.159 — Forms of Payment of Charges, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/OC/htm/OC.­2303.­htm#2303.­159 (accessed Apr. 29, 2024).

2303.001
Short Title 2303.002
Definitions 2303.003
Exemptions 2303.051
Rulemaking: License Requirements 2303.052
Issuance of License 2303.053
Rules Regarding Payment of Fee 2303.054
Rules Restricting Advertising or Competitive Bidding 2303.055
Examination of Criminal Conviction 2303.056
Periodic Inspections 2303.057
Personnel 2303.058
Advisory Board 2303.101
Facility License Required 2303.102
License Application 2303.103
Eligibility 2303.104
Notice of Denial 2303.105
Term of License 2303.106
Procedure for Renewal 2303.151
Notice to Vehicle Owner or Lienholder 2303.152
Notice by Publication 2303.153
Contents of Notice 2303.154
Second Notice 2303.155
Charges Related to Storage 2303.156
Payment by Lienholder or Insurance Company 2303.157
Disposal of Certain Abandoned Vehicles 2303.158
Access to Glove Compartment, Console, or Other Interior Storage Area to Establish Identity or Ownership 2303.159
Forms of Payment of Charges 2303.160
Release of Vehicles 2303.161
Drug Testing of Employees 2303.201
Definitions 2303.202
Applicability 2303.203
Acceptance of Property 2303.204
Disposition of Property 2303.301
Injunction 2303.302
Criminal Penalties 2303.303
Authority to Arrest 2303.304
Administrative Penalty 2303.305
Cease and Desist Order 2303.1015
Employee License Required 2303.1511
Vehicle Storage Facility’s Duty to Report After Accepting Unauthorized Vehicle 2303.1521
Certain Vehicles with State of Registration Unknown 2303.1545
Disposition of Abandoned Nuisance Vehicle 2303.1551
Required Posting 2303.1552
Biennial Adjustment of Certain Fees
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Accessed:
Apr. 29, 2024

§ 2303.159’s source at texas​.gov