Callahan County Vehicle Impound Guide
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Calculate how much it will cost to retrieve your vehicle from the impound lot in Callahan County, Texas.
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What comes next after a Texas DUI arrest
SR-22 insurance
A DUI in Texas often means an SR-22 must be filed before your license is reinstated.
Texas SR-22 guideDUI classes
Courts and the DMV usually require an approved alcohol education program in Texas.
DUI school guideIgnition interlock
Depending on your offense, Texas may require an interlock device to drive again.
Interlock guideThe First 48 Hours
After a DWI arrest in Callahan County, your vehicle is likely towed to an impound lot. Storage fees accumulate daily, making time your biggest enemy.
Retrieval Timeline
- 1
Vehicle Towed
Usually within 30 minutes of your arrest.
- 2
Lot Notification
Fees and admin processing start immediately upon arrival.
- 3
Daily Accrual
Fees start at state averages in Callahan County.
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Final Notice
After 30 days, the lot may begin the auction process.
Required Documents
- Valid Photo ID (License or State ID)
- Vehicle Registration or Title
- Current Proof of Insurance
- Full Payment (Cash/Credit)
- Release Authorization (if not owner)
Owner Not Present?
If the registered owner is in custody, you will need a notarized power of attorney or specific written authorization and a copy of their ID to retrieve the vehicle.
Lot Details & Map
Current storage facility information for Callahan County. Verify your vehicle's location before traveling.
Lot Information Pending
Contact Callahan County local dispatch for specific towing lot assignments.
Frequently Asked Questions
Two private operators split most of the towing in Callahan County: All Knight Towing & Recovery, based right in Baird with a 24/7 release line, and B&W Towing, out of Clyde. Because dispatch rotates between them rather than routing through one county lot, the fastest way to find a specific vehicle is calling the Sheriff's non-emergency line and asking which operator has it.
Fees are capped under Texas regulation: $272 for a standard light-duty tow, $22.85 a day for storage, a one-time $50 notification fee if the vehicle sits past 24 hours, and a separate $22.85 impoundment fee for securing the car. A lot can't charge for a second day if the vehicle's been there less than 12 hours total.
Retrieving the car requires a valid photo ID and proof of ownership — a title, registration, notarized power of attorney, or a current lease agreement. If the registered owner isn't the person who was driving, that owner has to show up in person or send a notarized authorization. And even the registered owner can't legally drive the vehicle off the lot if their license was confiscated at arrest; a second, validly licensed driver has to come retrieve it.
If the tow or its fees seem improper, Texas law allows a hearing to contest it, filed within 14 calendar days at the local Justice of the Peace — Callahan County has three: JP 1 in Clyde, JP 3 in Baird, and JP 4 in Cross Plains.
Need Help Beyond Impound?
If you're dealing with a recent arrest, here are immediate resources for release and legal help: