Kinney County Vehicle Impound Guide
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Calculate how much it will cost to retrieve your vehicle from the impound lot in Kinney 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 Kinney County, your vehicle is likely towed to an impound lot. Storage fees accumulate daily, making time your biggest enemy.
Retrieval Timeline
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Vehicle Towed
Usually within 30 minutes of your arrest.
- 2
Lot Notification
Fees and admin processing start immediately upon arrival.
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Daily Accrual
Fees start at state averages in Kinney 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 Kinney County. Verify your vehicle's location before traveling.
Lot Information Pending
Contact Kinney County local dispatch for specific towing lot assignments.
Frequently Asked Questions
Brackettville Towing provides 24/7 recovery service for most impounds in Kinney County. Law enforcement is required to report a tow within two hours, so calling the Sheriff's Office non-emergency line is the fastest way to confirm where a vehicle ended up.
Texas caps a light-duty tow at $255, medium-duty at $357, and heavy-duty at $459 per unit (up to $918 for the largest vehicles), with daily storage, administrative, and notification fees applying on top if the vehicle sits past five days.
Retrieving the vehicle requires a driver's license or state ID plus a certificate of title, a registration renewal receipt, a notarized power of attorney, or a TDLR-approved affidavit of right of possession. If the vehicle carries a law enforcement hold — common in felony cases or accidents involving injury — it can't be released until the owner gets direct clearance from the arresting agency. If the owner reaches the vehicle before it's fully hooked up with tow lights and safety chains attached and before it enters a public road, they have an absolute right to get it back by paying a reduced drop fee on the spot instead.
Contesting an unlawful tow requires filing at the local Justice of the Peace court within 14 days.
Need Help Beyond Impound?
If you're dealing with a recent arrest, here are immediate resources for release and legal help: