Borden County Vehicle Impound Guide
Impound Cost Calculator — Borden County, Texas
Calculate how much it will cost to retrieve your vehicle from the impound lot.
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The First 48 Hours Are Critical
After a arrest in Borden County, your vehicle is likely towed to an impound lot. Storage fees accumulate daily, making time your biggest enemy.
What Happens Immediately After Arrest
- 1
Vehicle is towed (usually within 30 minutes of arrest)
- 2
Tow company notifies impound lot (charges start immediately)
- 3
Storage fees begin accruing daily in Borden County
- 4
Administrative fees added (varies by lot)
Documents You Need to Retrieve Your Vehicle
- Valid photo ID (driver's license or state ID)
- Vehicle registration or title
- Proof of insurance
- Payment for all fees (see calculator above)
- Release authorization (if not the registered owner)
Can Someone Else Pick Up My Car?
Yes, but they'll need:
- • Written authorization from the registered owner
- • Copy of owner's ID
- • Their own valid ID
- • Proof of insurance in their name or the owner's name
Find Impound Lots in Borden County
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Verify your vehicle is at this lot and confirm the exact amount owed before making the trip. Hours and fees may change without notice.
The Impound “Poverty Trap”
Many people can't afford to get their car out immediately, but waiting only makes it worse.
Here's the vicious cycle:
Can't afford the first 3 days of storage + admin fees
Wait a week to save money → fees double
Can't get to work without car → lose income
Wait 2 weeks → fees triple or quadruple
After 30 days → Car may be auctioned by the lot
What You Can Do
- • Borrow money from family/friends (pay them back later, cheaper than daily fees)
- • Use a credit card (even with interest, cheaper than impound fees)
- • Sell non-essential items quickly
- • Ask your employer for an advance
- • Check if your auto insurance covers towing/storage (some policies do)
The Borden County Sheriff’s Office is located at 117 E. Wasson Ave in Gail. If your vehicle is impounded following a DWI arrest in Borden County, understanding the retrieval process is crucial. Unlike counties with local impound lots, Borden County relies on towing services from neighboring areas, adding complexity to the situation.
Vehicle Impound Release Protocol
Because Gail has no municipal impound lot and no local towing vendors, the vehicle is effectively "exiled" to a neighboring county. Under Texas Occupations Code § 2308.209, the Sheriff maintains a non-consent tow rotation list.
Step 1: Administrative Release
The registered owner must first go to the Borden County Sheriff’s Office at 117 E. Wasson Ave in Gail to obtain an Impound Release Form or have the Sheriff fax a "No Hold" order to the tow company.
Important: Call 806-756-4311 before driving to Gail to ensure someone is available to issue the release. The Sheriff’s Office is an administrative node with limited hours. If the administrative assistant is out to lunch (12:00 PM - 1:00 PM), no release can be issued.
Step 2: Physical Retrieval
Once the release is in hand, the owner must travel to the tow company’s lot, which is never in Gail. Depending on which company was called, you'll need to drive to Snyder, Lamesa, or even Lubbock.
- Scenario A (Snyder Tow): Drive 30 miles East on US 180 to Snyder.
- Scenario B (Lamesa Tow): Drive 30 miles West on US 180 to Lamesa.
- Scenario C (Lubbock Tow): Drive 70 miles Northwest to Lubbock.
Towing Vendors
Lubbock Wrecker Service holds significant contracts in the region (including City of Lubbock and Texas Tech) and maintains a physical yard in Snyder. Lubbock Wrecker is highly likely to be the primary vendor for arrests occurring in the eastern or central parts of Borden County.
Impound Fees
Expect to pay a Tow Fee, Storage Fee, and Notification Fee. Because the tow originates in a rural county and travels 30+ miles to the yard, "mileage fees" are added to the base hook-up fee. A standard $272 tow can easily balloon to $450+ due to the distance. Storage fees accrue daily (typically $20-$40). Texas law allows a notification fee (often $50) if the vehicle is not claimed within a set window (usually 24-48 hours). The Sheriff's Office may assess an administrative fee (approx. $20) for issuing the release form.
Payment Methods
Tow yards in rural Texas predominantly demand Cash or Cashier's Check. Personal checks are universally rejected, and credit card machines are frequently "down."
To confirm availability and procedures for vehicle release, call the Borden County Sheriff's Office at 806-756-4311.
Sources
Texas Transportation Code
Borden County Towing Regulations
Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
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