Sec. 601.262. DURATION OF IMPOUNDMENT. (a) The duration of an impoundment under Section 601.261 is 180 days.
(b) The court may not order the release of the vehicle unless the defendant applies to the court for the vehicle's release and provides evidence of financial responsibility that complies with Section 601.053 and this section.
(c) The evidence of financial responsibility must cover the two-year period immediately following the date the defendant applies for release of the impounded vehicle. The court, by order, shall permit a defendant to provide evidence of insurability in increments of a period of not less than six months.
(d) If an insurance binder is offered as evidence of financial responsibility under this section, the binder must confirm to the court's satisfaction that the defendant is in compliance with this chapter for the period required by Subsection (c).
Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.
Amended by:
Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 313 (H.B. 586), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2009.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 7 - Vehicles and Traffic
Subtitle D - Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility
Chapter 601 - Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act
Subchapter I. Failure to Maintain Evidence of Financial Responsibility; Impoundment of Motor Vehicle
Section 601.261. Impoundment of Motor Vehicle
Section 601.262. Duration of Impoundment
Section 601.263. Reimbursement Fee for Impoundment
Section 601.264. Penalties Cumulative
Section 601.265. Transfer of Title of Impounded Motor Vehicle
Section 601.266. Release on Involuntary Transfer of Title of Impounded Motor Vehicle
Section 601.267. Release of Impounded Motor Vehicle by Sheriff