EXECUTION OF IMPOUNDMENT ORDER.
Austin City Code § 12-5-86
in effect§ 12-5-86 - EXECUTION OF IMPOUNDMENT ORDER.
(A) An impoundment order is executed when the motor vehicle identified in the order is seized, removed to, and stored at an authorized motor vehicle depository.
(B) A motor vehicle subject to an impoundment order and located on private property with the consent of the property owner may not be impounded.
(C) An impoundment order may be executed by:
(1) A certified peace officer;
(2) A city parking enforcement officer; or
(3) An employee designated by the municipal court clerk.
(D) If it is necessary for a person executing an order of impoundment to enter a motor vehicle to effectuate its impoundment, entry into the motor vehicle shall be made by or in the presence of a certified peace officer. An inventory of the motor vehicle shall be conducted by or in the presence of certified peace officer who shall sign the inventory.
(E) The person executing an order of impoundment shall promptly notify the municipal court clerk or designee of the date and time of the impoundment.
Source: Ord. No. 20250213-026, Pt. 2, 2-24-25.
Source: City of Austin, City Code and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/tx/austin/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT12TRRE_CH12-5STSTPA_ART4IMIMMOVEUNPACI_S12-5-86EXIMORFetched: 10/27/2026