Houston County Vehicle Impound Guide
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Calculate how much it will cost to retrieve your vehicle from Houston County Sheriff Dispatch in Houston 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 Houston 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 Houston County.
- 4
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 Houston County. Verify your vehicle's location before traveling.
Houston County Sheriff Dispatch
Accepted Payments
Frequently Asked Questions
Bruner's Economy Car Center, on US Highway 287 North in Crockett, handles most impounds in Houston County and offers 24-hour towing dispatch. Its administrative release office, though, keeps far tighter hours: weekdays 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., shut entirely for lunch from noon to 1, and closed both weekend days.
That schedule creates a real financial trap. A vehicle impounded late on a Friday afternoon can't be retrieved until Monday morning, guaranteeing a full weekend of compounding storage fees. Crockett Towing, based just outside the county in Rusk, also services the Crockett area around the clock and is worth calling if a vehicle isn't at Bruner's.
Contesting the validity of a tow generally requires filing at the local Justice of the Peace court within 14 days of the impoundment.
Need Help Beyond Impound?
If you're dealing with a recent arrest, here are immediate resources for release and legal help: