Mission, TX Parking Rules: Abandoned Vehicles (2026)
Key Facts
- State Law
- TX Transportation Code §683
- Local Code
- Mission Nuisance Ordinance
- Reporting
- Mission Code Enforcement
- Process
- Notice to owner, then tow if not resolved
Summary
Abandoned and junked vehicles are regulated under TX Transportation Code §683 and Mission's nuisance ordinances. Inoperable vehicles on public streets are subject to removal.
Sec. 683.002. ABANDONED MOTOR VEHICLE. (a) For the purposes of this chapter, a motor vehicle is abandoned if the motor vehicle:(1) is inoperable, is more than five years old, and has been left unattended on public property for more than 48 hours;(2) has remained illegally on public property for more than 48 hours;(3) has remained on private property without the consent of the owner or person in charge of the property for more than 48 hours;(4) has been left unattended on the right-of-way of a designated county, state, or federal highway for more than 48 hours;(5) has been left unattended for more than 24 hours on the right-of-way of a turnpike project constructed and maintained by the Texas Turnpike Authority division of the Texas Department of Transportation or
Full Breakdown
Mission's abandoned vehicle ordinance addresses vehicles on both public streets and private property in city limits. On public streets, vehicles that are unregistered, inoperable, or unmoved for extended periods are tagged with 72-hour removal notices. If not moved, they are towed and impounded at the owner's expense. On private property, inoperable or unlicensed vehicles visible from public areas must be stored inside an enclosed structure or removed. Vehicles on blocks, without wheels, or in obvious disrepair are considered junk vehicles and subject to removal orders. The county may work with property owners to identify abandoned vehicles reported by neighbors.
Frequently Asked Questions
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