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
TxDOT sells Texas Peace Officer crash reports through its online purchase system; a regular copy is $6 and a certified copy is $8. [txdot.gov]
Parking
Parking is prohibited on sidewalks intersections crosswalks railroad tracks and where official signs prohibit it; do not park within 15 feet of a fire hydrant. [statutes.capitol.texas.gov]
Impounds: finding & releasing your car
Harris County Sheriff's Office directs owners to Find My Towed Car using a license plate VIN or tow location. [harriscountyso.org]
Who to call
Harris County Constable Precinct 4 non-emergency and 24-hour dispatch is 281-376-3472; Records is 832-927-6230. [constablepct4.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.