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.Tex. Occ. Code § 2308.257
Amended by Acts 2017, Texas Acts of the 85th Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 967,Sec. 14.009, eff. 6/15/2017.Amended by Acts 2017, Texas Acts of the 85th Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 919,Sec. 17, eff. 6/15/2017.Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 845, Sec. 12, eff. 9/1/2009.