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
SAPD crash reports may be requested through TxDOT or the SAPD Records Office at 315 S. Santa Rosa; accident reports cost $6 and SAPD says TxDOT reports may take up to 14 days to appear. [sa.gov]
Parking
Illegal parking includes a sidewalk crosswalk driveway or within 15 feet of a fire hydrant; city time restrictions apply at posted locations including 7 to 9 a.m. and 4 to 6 p.m. on some thoroughfares. [sa.gov]
Impounds: finding & releasing your car
The San Antonio Impound Facility is at 3625 Growdon Rd.; phone 210-881-8440; open 24 hours Monday through Sunday. [sa.gov]
Who to call
SAPD non-emergency is 210-207-SAPD or 210-207-7273; the linked city page does not publish a Texas Highway Patrol number. [sa.gov]
Fees
Maximum non-consent tow fees are $177.00 up to 10000 lb; $196.00 from 10001 to 24999 lb; $602.00 at 25000 lb or more. The maximum drop fee is one-half of the full rate. [library.municode.com]
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.