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

Traffic accident reports are normally available at the Midland Police Records window after 1 p.m. 5 days after the crash and may also be purchased online; some reports take up to 10 days. [midlandtexas.gov]

Parking

Downtown Midland lists about 510 public spaces; garage Levels 1 through 5 and the 200 N Baird lot are free while 215 E Texas is free evenings and weekends. [midlandtexas.gov]

Impounds: finding & releasing your car

A Texas vehicle storage facility accepting vehicles 24 hours must release them 24 hours; other facilities must provide release within 1 hour from 8 a.m. to midnight Monday through Saturday and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. [tdlr.texas.gov]

Who to call

Midland Police non-emergency dispatch is 432-685-7110; the department number is 432-685-7108. [midlandtexas.gov]

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.