Converse, TX Parking Rules: Abandoned Vehicles (2026)

Abandoned vehicles in Converse are handled under Texas Transportation Code Chapter 683 (Abandoned Motor Vehicles), which defines a vehicle as abandoned when left on public property more than 48 hours, on private property without the owner's consent, or that is inoperable, wrecked, or junked. Converse Code Enforcement and Police respond to reports, tag the vehicle with a notice of intent to remove, and report the VIN to the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles Vehicle Storage Facility system. After the required 10-day waiting period following tagging and owner notification, the vehicle can be towed by a licensed Vehicle Storage Facility. Property owners can report abandoned vehicles on their own land by contacting Code Enforcement. Junked vehicles (inoperable, missing parts, expired registration) on private property visible from public view are also regulated as public nuisances under Transportation Code Chapter 683 Subchapter E. Contact Converse Code Enforcement at (210) 658-5356 to report abandoned vehicles with location and license plate information.