Tex. Transp. Code § 501.158

Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.

Section 501.158 - Seizure of Stolen Vehicle or Vehicle With Altered Vehicle Identification Number

(a) A peace officer may seize a vehicle or part of a vehicle without a warrant if the officer has probable cause to believe that the vehicle or part:

(1) is stolen; or

(2) has had the serial number removed, altered, or obliterated.

(b) A vehicle or part seized under this section may be treated as stolen property for purposes of custody and disposition of the vehicle or part.

Tex. Transp. Code § 501.158

Amended by: Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1296 (H.B. 2357), Sec. 67, eff. January 1, 2012

Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.