(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.

Terms Used In Texas Transportation Code 682.010

  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
  • Person: includes corporation, organization, government or governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, association, and any other legal entity. See Texas Government Code 311.005
  • Rule: includes regulation. See Texas Government Code 311.005
  • Year: means 12 consecutive months. See Texas Government Code 311.005
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