Reporting an accident
Call police immediately for injury or death or when a vehicle cannot be normally and safely driven; an officer files a report for injury death or apparent property damage of $1000 or more. [statutes.capitol.texas.gov]
Accident Report Copy
Galveston Police directs motor vehicle crash report requests to the TxDOT online purchase system. [galvestontx.gov]
Parking
Downtown and Seawall areas use paid parking while some residential areas require free permits; leaving a vehicle in one position for more than 48 hours violates city code. [galvestontx.gov]
Impounds: finding & releasing your car
Police-ordered vehicles go to a city-operated or city-licensed storage lot; lots must provide attendants from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday and on-call release within one hour at other times. [galvestontx.gov]
Who to call
Galveston Police non-emergency dispatch is 409-765-3702. [galvestontx.gov]
Fees
A vehicle booted or towed for unresolved parking citations carries a $100.00 administrative fee; a boot adds $100.00 and contractor towing and storage are charged separately. [galvestontx.gov]
Private-property towing
Texas treats towing from a tow-away zone or property without permission as a private-property tow; before the vehicle leaves the lot the owner owes no charge if it is not fully hooked and a drop fee if fully hooked. [web1.tdlr.texas.gov]
This guide summarizes official sources linked above. Rules change - always confirm with the linked agency. This is general information, not legal advice.