ENFORCEMENT

San Antonio City Code ch. 19, art. XI, div. 4

in effect

San Antonio City Code § 19-404 Enforcement by police officers.

Sec. 19-404. - Enforcement by police officers. Any peace officer observing a violation of this article, state law or state department of licensing and regulation rule may take necessary action to ensure the safety of the public and its interests. (Ord. No. 2013-01-31-0075, § 1(Att. I), 1-31-13)

San Antonio City Code § 19-405 Offenses.

Sec. 19-405. - Offenses. (a) A person commits an offense if by act or omission he violates a provision of this article. A culpable mental state is not required for commission of an offense under this article unless the provision defining the conduct expressly requires a culpable mental state. (b) A person commits an offense if he intentionally or knowingly tampers with, removes, or destroys a tow warning sign required by this article without the consent of the property owner. (c) A person commits an offense if he performs a nonconsent tow originating in this city and tows the vehicle to a location outside Bexar County or he fails to take the vehicle directly to a VSF at the time of the tow. (d) A person commits an offense if he or she charges a fee for towing in excess of the maximum fee set forth by the city. For purposes of this subsection, person includes, but is not limited to, any owner or officer of an entity that charges such an excess fee. (Ord. No. 2013-01-31-0075, § 1(Att. I), 1-31-13)

San Antonio City Code § 19-406 Penalties.

Sec. 19-406. - Penalties. (a) Each violation of this chapter constitutes a separate offense, with the exception of section 19-391. With regard to section 19-391, a separate offense is committed each day in which an offense occurs. (b) A violation of section 19-390 shall not be deemed an offense punishable under this chapter. However, such violation may be subject to penalty pursuant to state law or other city ordinance. (c) An offense committed under this article, other than section 19-390 is punishable by a fine of not less than two hundred dollars ($200.00) nor more than five hundred dollars ($500.00). The minimum fine established in this subsection shall be doubled for the second conviction of the same offense within any two-year period. A third conviction within any two-year period will result in a fine of five hundred dollars ($500.00). At no time shall the minimum fine exceed the maximum fine established in this subsection. Nothing in this section shall prohibit application of any fines authorized by state law to be assessed. (d) Prosecution for an offense under this section does not prevent the use of other enforcement remedies or procedures applicable to the person charged with the conduct or involved in the offense. (Ord. No. 2013-01-31-0075, § 1(Att. I), 1-31-13)

Source: City of San Antonio, City Code, City Charter and Unified Development Code (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/tx/san_antonio/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIICO_CH19MOVETR_ARTXIWRSE_DIV4ENFetched: 10/27/2026