Houston, Dallas, Austin, and San Antonio — the biggest towing market in America.
Deadline
Texas requires dispute within 30 days or the violation becomes final and enters collections.
12M+
Annual Tickets
$85
Avg Fine
40%
Dispute Success
70%
TowGuard24 Win Rate
Online — Houston/Dallas/Austin
FastestFile at your city portal.
Justice of the Peace Court
File at your local JP Court — handles all parking and towing disputes.
TDLR Complaint
File a complaint with Texas TDLR for towing violations.
Send to the issuing authority.
Disabled Vehicle
72% Win RateSudden mechanical breakdown prevented moving the vehicle.
Incorrect or Missing Signs
61% Win RateParking restriction sign was missing, obscured, or contradictory.
Broken or Missing Meter
68% Win RateThe parking meter was broken, missing, or not functioning.
Medical Emergency
81% Win RateA genuine medical emergency required immediate parking.
Stolen Vehicle
94% Win RateVehicle was stolen at the time the violation occurred.
Tow Company Not TDLR Licensed
87% Win RateTexas requires all tow companies to be licensed by TDLR. Unlicensed tow = enforceable refund.
Fee Exceeded TDLR Cap
82% Win RateTexas caps tow fees. If you were charged more than the cap, you can sue for triple the overcharge.
Texas Towing Law
Texas Occupations Code §2308 governs all non-consent towing. TDLR sets fee caps per city. Violations are a Class C misdemeanor and subject to triple-damage civil suits.
$255
Max Tow Fee
$20/day
Max Storage
$20,000
Small Claims Limit
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