Tex.
Occ. Code Section 2303.160
Release of Vehicles
(a)
A vehicle storage facility may not refuse to release a vehicle to the owner or operator of the vehicle or require a sworn affidavit of the owner or operator of the vehicle solely because the owner or operator presents valid photo identification issued by this state, another state, or a federal agency that includes a different address than the address contained in the title and registration records of the vehicle.(b)
A vehicle storage facility must accept evidence of financial responsibility, as required by Section 601.051 (Requirement of Financial Responsibility), Transportation Code, as an additional form of identification that establishes ownership or right of possession or control of the vehicle.(c)
Subsection (b) does not require a vehicle storage facility to release a vehicle to the owner or operator of the vehicle if the owner or operator of the vehicle does not:(1)
pay the charges for services regulated under this chapter or Chapter 2308 (Vehicle Towing and Booting), including charges for an incident management tow, as defined by Section 2308.002 (Definitions); and(2)
present valid photo identification issued by this state, another state, a federal agency, or a foreign government.
Source:
Section 2303.160 — Release of Vehicles, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/OC/htm/OC.2303.htm#2303.160 (accessed Jun. 5, 2024).
