Fulshear, TX Parking Rules: Abandoned Vehicles (2026)
Key Facts
- Trigger
- Inoperable plus expired tags
- Notice method
- Certified mail
- Lien holders
- Also notified
- Enforcement
- Code compliance department
Summary
Fulshear treats inoperable vehicles with expired registration or inspection as junk motor vehicles, a code violation subject to certified-mail notice and abatement.
Junk Motor Vehicles Motor vehicles that are inoperative and/or partially dismantled and have expired license tags or safety stickers are considered "junk motor vehicles". These vehicles are in violation of the City Code. Owners of the vehicles and all lien holders will be notified of the violation by certified mail. Should the owner fail to remove the junk motor vehicle from the property or prove the vehicle operable, the vehicle will be towed and sold for salvage. Owners may store inoperable vehicles in a garage to avoid towing. Please note: Code Compliance only addresses vehicles on private property. If the vehicle is on the street, the Fulshear Police Department has jurisdiction. Please report your concern to 281-346-2201 and Fulshear Police Department will respond.
Full Breakdown
Under the Fulshear Code of Ordinances, motor vehicles that are inoperable and partially dismantled, or that display expired license tags or expired safety inspection stickers, are classified as junk motor vehicles in violation of the City Code. Code compliance staff identify these vehicles during routine inspections and complaint response. Owners and any lien holders receive notice of the violation by certified mail. If the violation is not corrected within the period stated in the notice, the city may abate the nuisance, including towing and disposing of the vehicle at the owner's expense.
Violations & Fines
Code violation citation; certified mail notice to owner and lien holders; abatement, towing, and disposal at owner's expense.
Frequently Asked Questions
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