Wichita County Vehicle Impound Guide
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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 Wichita 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 $22.85/day in Wichita 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 Wichita County. Verify your vehicle's location before traveling.
Mike's Towing
Address
3205 Industrial Drive, Wichita Falls, Texas 76306
Phone
(940) 687-8787Release Hours
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Accepted Payments
Frequently Asked Questions
Every DWI-related tow inside Wichita Falls city limits ends up at the same lot. The city holds an exclusive contract with Mike's Towing, at 3205 Industrial Drive, and it's the only place to look regardless of which patrol unit made the stop. The Sheriff's Office uses a rotation list for arrests out in the county, but anything inside WFPD's jurisdiction goes to Industrial Drive, open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The direct line is (940) 687-8787.
What it costs
A non-consent tow in the city typically runs $150 to $250, on top of a $25 Public Safety Towing Administration Fee the city added specifically to cover its own cost of reviewing insurance data and handling the impound paperwork, collected by the tow company but passed through to the city. Daily storage is capped at $22.85 for a vehicle under 25 feet, plus roughly $20 for the one-time impound fee and about $50 for the notification sent by certified mail once the car has sat more than 24 hours.
The midnight rule, and why the math matters
Storage is billed by the calendar day, so a car towed at 11 p.m. and picked up at 8 a.m. the next morning technically spans two days. State law and local ordinance both limit that kind of overlap to one day's charge when the total time on the lot stays under 12 hours, though how consistently that gets applied varies by lot, so it's worth checking the math before paying.
What you need to walk out with the car
Release requires a valid photo ID, proof of ownership such as a title or current registration, and proof of insurance listing the vehicle. Cash or a major credit card works; personal checks generally don't. If the vehicle was seized as evidence, which happens routinely in intoxication assault cases, a release form signed by the assigned detective is required before Mike's Towing can hand it over, regardless of whether the fees are paid.
Need Help Beyond Impound?
If you're dealing with a recent arrest, here are immediate resources for release and legal help: