18.23 – EXPENSES FOR MOTOR VEHICLE TOWED AND STORED FOR
Texas Code of Criminal Procedure § 18.23
Summary
This law mandates that law enforcement agencies are responsible for the costs associated with towing and storing vehicles when they are taken for evidentiary or examination purposes. It applies regardless of whether the vehicle is stored on agency-owned property or third-party storage facilities.
Law enforcement must cover towing and storage costs.
Applies to vehicles taken for evidentiary purposes.
Costs apply regardless of storage location ownership.
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In simple terms: Learn about Texas's EXPENSES FOR MOTOR VEHICLE TOWED AND STORED FOR law, including definitions, penalties, and legal implications.. This means people must follow this rule, and breaking it can lead to criminal penalties.
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