Sec. 501.158. SEIZURE OF STOLEN VEHICLE OR VEHICLE WITH ALTERED VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER. (a) A peace officer may seize a vehicle or part of a vehicle without a warrant if the officer has probable cause to believe that the vehicle or part:
(1) is stolen; or
(2) has had the serial number removed, altered, or obliterated.
(b) A vehicle or part seized under this section may be treated as stolen property for purposes of custody and disposition of the vehicle or part.
Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.
Amended by:
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1296 (H.B. 2357), Sec. 67, eff. January 1, 2012.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 7 - Vehicles and Traffic
Subtitle A - Certificates of Title and Registration of Vehicles
Chapter 501 - Certificate of Title Act
Subchapter H. Penalties and Other Enforcement Provisions
Section 501.145. Filing by Purchaser; Application for Transfer of Title
Section 501.146. Title Transfer; Late Fee
Section 501.147. Vehicle Transfer Notification
Section 501.148. Allocation of Fees
Section 501.151. Placement of Serial Number With Intent to Change Identity
Section 501.152. Sale or Offer Without Title Receipt or Title
Section 501.153. Application for Title for Stolen or Concealed Vehicle
Section 501.154. Alteration of Certificate or Receipt
Section 501.155. False Name, False Information, and Forgery
Section 501.156. Duty of Transporters to Determine Right of Possession; Offense
Section 501.158. Seizure of Stolen Vehicle or Vehicle With Altered Vehicle Identification Number
Section 501.161. Execution of Transfer Documents; Penalty
Section 501.162. Motor Number Required for Registration; Penalty
Section 501.163. Application for Motor Number Record; Penalty