College Station is a Texas A&M town through and through. Student apartments dominate the rental market, and home football weekends bring a flood of cars to every lot near Northgate and campus. That is a lot of guest parking to manage — and Texas gives it a detailed rulebook.
What Texas law says about towing from private property
Private-lot towing falls under Texas Occupations Code Chapter 2308. Operators must meet requirements including:
- A 24-hour answered phone number on signage so owners can locate a towed vehicle.
- Tow-away zones that are brightly painted and clearly marked.
- 10 days' written notice before towing for an expired or missing registration.
- A ban on the property owner profiting from the tow or boot itself.
How College Station operators stay compliant and get paid
- Plate-level permits for residents and game-day guests, checked by plate before enforcement.
- Timestamped records proving a vehicle was unauthorized when it was towed.
- QR-code signage that lets visiting fans self-register and pay in one step.
Why College Station properties choose OpenParking
Guests scan a QR code, register their plate, and pay directly to you — your property keeps 100% of the parking revenue via Stripe. About five minutes to set up, no contract, $50/month flat with a free 14-day trial.
This page is general information about Texas parking enforcement, not legal advice. Confirm current Chapter 2308 requirements with a Texas attorney or your local ordinance before towing.