Heavy Truck
Heavy towing in Texas
This state caps heavy nonconsent tows per unit — the checker holds its numbers line by line.
Rules checked October 2026
Tex. Occ. Code ch. 2308 — heavy nonconsent caps step to $380 (single unit) / $489 per unit; unlisted fees are banned (§2308.2065)
| Charge | Published maximum |
|---|---|
| Nonconsent cap, single unit | $380.00 |
| Nonconsent cap, per unit | $489.00 |
Property access
Storage-facility release and property rules of Tex. Occ. Code ch. 2303 apply to heavy units the same as cars.
The dispute path
TDLR may order repayment of excess charges; a knowing overcharge carries a $1,000 penalty plus three times the amount wrongfully charged, and the owner may demand a justice-court tow hearing.
Who takes the complaint
Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR).