The Commissioners Court voted to update the maximum fees that towing companies can charge for nonconsent tows in unincorporated Harris County, covering law-enforcement tows, private-property tows, drop charges, and a method for regularly reviewing and adjusting those rates in the future.

What it means for you

Residents and vehicle owners in unincorporated Harris County who have their car towed without consent — whether by police order or from private property — will be subject to the newly set maximum tow rates and drop charges.

Outcome

A motion was made by Commissioner Garcia, seconded by Commissioner Ellis, to update Harris County’s maximum nonconsent tow rates in unincorporated Harris County, including incident-management / law-enforcement tow rates, private-property nonconsent tow rates, drop charges, and a recurring review and adjustment methodology. The motion carried by the following vote: (4-0)

How each member voted

4–0, per the official record.