Keller, TX Parking Rules: Abandoned Vehicles (2026)

The disposition of abandoned vehicles in Keller is governed by Texas Transportation Code Chapter 683, the Abandoned Motor Vehicle Act, supplemented by the Keller Code of Ordinances Nuisance and Traffic chapters. An abandoned motor vehicle under Section 683.002 generally includes one left unattended on public property for more than 48 hours, inoperable for over 72 hours on public property, left at a repair facility without payment, or left on private property without consent. After identification, a law enforcement agency may take the vehicle into custody and notify the last known registered owner and any lienholders by certified mail. If the vehicle is not claimed and fees are not paid within the statutory period, typically 20 days after notice, it may be sold at public auction or disposed of. On private property, the owner or authorized towing service may remove a vehicle after complying with Texas Occupations Code Chapter 2308 notice and signage rules. Keller Code Enforcement also treats junked vehicles as a nuisance under Texas Transportation Code Section 683.071 through 683.078, which defines a junked vehicle as one wrecked, dismantled, or partially dismantled, inoperable, and without a valid license plate or inspection. Junked vehicles visible from a public place may be abated after notice and hearing. Complaints about abandoned or junked vehicles can be reported to Keller Code Enforcement at 817-743-4087.