Refugio County Vehicle Impound Guide
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Calculate how much it will cost to retrieve your vehicle from the impound lot in Refugio 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 Refugio 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 Refugio 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 Refugio County. Verify your vehicle's location before traveling.
Lot Information Pending
Contact Refugio County local dispatch for specific towing lot assignments.
Frequently Asked Questions
Vehicle release paperwork for a Refugio County DWI impound gets processed at the Sheriff's Office, 807 Osage Street — but the car itself sits at a separate storage location locals call "the Annex." You clear the paperwork and pay at Osage Street first, then go collect the vehicle.
Hours are tight: Monday through Friday only, 8:00 AM to noon and 1:00 to 4:00 PM, with a strict lunch closure in between and no weekend access whatsoever. Arrested on a Friday evening, and the car doesn't move until Monday morning.
The fee structure is flat and specific to this county: $200 for the impound itself, plus $20 a day storage — just under the statewide $22.85 cap. The real trap is payment method. Cash is not accepted here. Every fee has to be paid by money order made out to "Refugio County." Show up with cash or a credit card and you'll be sent away to find a bank or post office first.
You'll need proof of ownership (title or current registration), a valid license, and proof of insurance on the vehicle. If you're not the registered owner, you need a notarized "Affidavit of Right of Possession" from the Sheriff's Office before the lot will release the car to you.
Need Help Beyond Impound?
If you're dealing with a recent arrest, here are immediate resources for release and legal help: