Changes to the Vehicle Towing and Booting Law

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House Bill 338, passed by the 83rd Texas Legislature, amended Chapter 2308.  The bill changed the hearing jurisdiction to ANY justice court in the county from which the motor vehicle was towed.

The bill also changes the Contents of Notice (Section 2308.455(5)). A VSF is not required to include the name, address, and telephone number of every justice court in the county from which the vehicle was towed or booted.  This information must be included in the Notice to Vehicle Owner or Operator and to the owner upon release of the vehicle.

The Notice to Vehicle Owner or Operator may list all the justice courts in the county OR provide the internet website maintained by the Office of Court Administration of the Texas Judicial System.  The internet address for a list of courts is: http://card.txcourts.gov/DirectorySearch.aspx

The ammendments to Chapter 2308 became effective June 14, 2013.

To view HB 338 in its entirety visit:
http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/tlodocs/83R/billtext/doc/HB00338F.doc