Val Verde County Vehicle Impound Guide
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Calculate how much it will cost to retrieve your vehicle from the impound lot in Val Verde 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 Val Verde 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 Val Verde 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 Val Verde County. Verify your vehicle's location before traveling.
Lot Information Pending
Contact Val Verde County local dispatch for specific towing lot assignments.
Frequently Asked Questions
Leo's Wrecker Service and Storage, at 3721 E Highway 90 in Del Rio, is the primary impound lot — reachable 24/7 for emergency dispatch at (830) 313-7080, but the administrative office handling actual vehicle releases is open only Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Arrested late Friday, and the car doesn't move until Monday morning at the earliest; budget for at least three days of storage fees on top of the tow charge, and arrive right at 9:00 AM to avoid a fourth day accruing. A secondary lot, Del Rio Towing & Wrecker at 4204 Highway 90 East, is also in rotation — phone (830) 774-4324.
TDLR caps apply regardless of which lot gets the car: generally $20/day storage and $255-$272 for a light-duty tow, though exact figures for this county's specific rate weren't confirmed. Only the registered owner or an explicitly authorized representative may retrieve the vehicle — if that's not you, a notarized power of attorney or a VTR-271 impound release form, plus a photocopy of the owner's ID, is required.
A wrinkle specific to DWI arrests: because your physical license gets confiscated and replaced with a temporary DIC-25 permit, you often show up at the lot without standard photo ID. TDLR rules allow a lot to deny release on that basis, so bring a secondary ID — a passport or state ID card — alongside the DIC-25 form.
If you believe the tow lacked probable cause or the fees exceeded caps, Texas gives you 14 calendar days to request a hearing at the Justice of the Peace precinct where the vehicle was towed; Val Verde County runs four active JP precincts. The filing fee generally runs around $54, and the court must hold the hearing within 21 days.
Need Help Beyond Impound?
If you're dealing with a recent arrest, here are immediate resources for release and legal help: