Transportation Code § 682.010

Sec. 682.010. ENFORCEMENT. (a) An order filed under Section 682.009, or a fine, cost, or fee imposed under this chapter following a failure by the person charged to appear within the time specified by a municipality's ordinance, resolution, rule, or order, may be enforced by: (1) impounding the vehicle if the offender has committed three or more vehicle parking or stopping offenses in a calendar year; (2) placing a device on the vehicle that prohibits movement of the motor vehicle; (3) imposing an additional fine if the original fine is not paid within a specified time; (4) denying issuance of or revoking a parking or operating permit, as applicable; or (5) filing an action to collect the fine, cost, or fee in a court of competent jurisdiction. (b) An action to collect a fine, cost, or fee under Subsection (a)(5) must be brought: (1) in the name of the municipality served by the hearing officer; and (2) in a county in which all or part of that municipality is located. Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995. Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 156, Sec. 4, eff. May 21, 1999; Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 346, Sec. 2, eff. June 18, 2003.