Lampasas County Vehicle Impound Guide
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Calculate how much it will cost to retrieve your vehicle from the impound lot in Lampasas 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 Lampasas 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 Lampasas 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 Lampasas County. Verify your vehicle's location before traveling.
Lot Information Pending
Contact Lampasas County local dispatch for specific towing lot assignments.
Frequently Asked Questions
Jim Hoffpauir, Inc. handles most impounds in Lampasas County, running Monday through Saturday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., with a hard closure every Sunday — a real friction point for a weekend arrest, since recovery often can't start until the following Monday, letting storage fees compound in the meantime.
Texas caps a light-duty tow at $272 and daily storage at $22.85. A one-time impoundment fee of $22.85 covers securing the vehicle and inventorying property; a $50 notification fee applies only if the vehicle stays stored more than 24 hours and a certified letter has to be mailed. A drop fee of $135 applies if the owner returns while the vehicle is still hooked up but hasn't left the property yet.
Retrieving the vehicle requires valid photo ID and proof of authority — a title, notarized power of attorney, court order, or registration renewal receipt — plus payment of all fees owed. Vehicle storage facilities are explicitly barred by state law from demanding proof of insurance as a condition of release. A storage fee can't be charged for a second day if the vehicle sat on the lot for under 12 hours total.
Contesting an illegal tow requires filing a request at the local Justice Court within 14 days of the tow.
Need Help Beyond Impound?
If you're dealing with a recent arrest, here are immediate resources for release and legal help: