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
Mesquite accident reports cost $6 and are available in person at 777 North Galloway Avenue from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays; reports may also be requested by mail or purchased online. [cityofmesquite.com]
Parking
Recreational vehicles may not park on a street for more than 24 hours; commercial vehicles carrying at least 1.5 tons are prohibited on residential property. [cityofmesquite.com]
Impounds: finding & releasing your car
Mesquite stores impounded vehicles at 3 private lots; call the front desk or impound officer at 972-216-6261 to learn the vehicle location. [apps.cityofmesquite.com]
Who to call
Mesquite Police non-emergency is 972-216-6759; call 911 for emergencies. [apps.cityofmesquite.com]
Fees
Statewide maximum private-property tow fees are $272 for vehicles weighing 10000 pounds or less and $380 for vehicles from 10001 through 24999 pounds; daily storage is capped at $22.85 for vehicles 25 feet or shorter. [tdlr.texas.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.