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
HPD crash reports take 5 to 8 days; buy online or request by mail or in person for $6.00 at 1200 Travis using required identifying details. [houstontx.gov]
Parking
Public-street parking in one space is limited to 24 hours; the posted fine is $30 and becomes $55 after the due date. [houstontx.gov]
Impounds: finding & releasing your car
Locate a towed vehicle at FindMyTowedCar or call 713-308-8580 with the VIN or plate; the city page does not publish one universal lot address or hours. [houstontx.gov]
Who to call
HPD non-emergency police service is 713-884-3131; the linked city page does not publish a Texas Highway Patrol number. [pwehelp.houstontx.gov]
Fees
Effective January 1 2026 the non-consent tow rate is $232.00; heavy-duty tows are $354.00 per hour with a 2-hour minimum. [houstontx.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.