Tex.
Occ. Code Section 2308.257
Booting of Unauthorized Vehicle
(a)
A parking facility owner may, without the consent of the owner or operator of an unauthorized vehicle, cause a boot to be installed on the vehicle in the parking facility if signs that comply with Subchapter G prohibiting unauthorized vehicles are located on the parking facility at the time of the booting and for the preceding 24 hours and remain installed at the time of the booting.(b)
A boot operator that installs a boot on a vehicle must affix a conspicuous notice to the vehicle’s front windshield or driver’s side window stating:(1)
that the vehicle has been booted and damage may occur if the vehicle is moved;(2)
the date and time the boot was installed;(3)
the name, address, and telephone number of the booting company;(4)
a telephone number that is answered 24 hours a day to enable the owner or operator of the vehicle to arrange for removal of the boot;(5)
the amount of the fee for removal of the boot and any associated parking fees;(6)
notice of the right of a vehicle owner or vehicle operator to a hearing under Subchapter J; and(7)
in the manner prescribed by the local authority, notice of the procedure to file a complaint with the local authority for violation of this chapter by a boot operator.(c)
On removal of a boot, the boot operator shall provide a receipt to the vehicle owner or operator stating:(1)
the name of the person who removed the boot;(2)
the date and time the boot was removed;(3)
the name of the person to whom the vehicle was released;(4)
the amount of fees paid for removal of the boot and any associated parking fees; and(5)
the right of the vehicle owner or operator to a hearing under Subchapter J.(d)
The booting company shall maintain a copy of the receipt at its place of business for a period of three years. A peace officer has the right, on request, to inspect and copy the records to determine compliance with the requirements of this section.(e)
A booting company shall accept payment by an electronic check, debit card, or credit card for any fee or charge associated with the removal of a boot. A booting company may not collect a fee for any charge associated with the removal of a boot from a person who offers to pay the charge with an electronic check, debit card, or credit card form of payment that the booting company is not equipped to accept.
Source:
Section 2308.257 — Booting of Unauthorized Vehicle, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/OC/htm/OC.2308.htm#2308.257 (accessed Jun. 5, 2024).
