Abandoned vehicles on public roads in unincorporated Travis County are handled under TX Transportation Code Chapter 683 (Abandoned Motor Vehicles). A vehicle left over 48 hours on public property, inoperable for 30 days, or wrecked can be declared abandoned. Travis County Sheriff tags and tows after proper notice.
After tagging, owners have 10 days to remove. Vehicles not claimed within 20 days of impound are sold at auction per §683.014. On private property, owners may have vehicles towed by calling a TDLR-licensed tow operator with owner consent. Junked vehicles visible from public road in unincorporated areas may violate TX Health & Safety Code §683.071 as nuisance.
Junked vehicle nuisance: up to $200 fine per day after abatement notice. Impound fees: $200-500 tow plus $25/day storage typical.
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