Denton carries two universities — the University of North Texas and Texas Woman's University — which means an outsized student-rental market for a city its size. Add the crowds around the Square and parking enforcement becomes a year-round job. Texas also happens to spell out private-parking rules in unusual detail.
What Texas law says about towing from private property
Towing and booting are governed by Texas Occupations Code Chapter 2308. For apartment and private lots, that means:
- Signs must display a phone number answered 24 hours a day so owners can locate a towed or booted vehicle.
- Tow-away zones must be brightly painted and conspicuously marked.
- Towing for an expired registration requires at least 10 days' written notice.
- A property owner may not take a financial cut from the tow or boot company.
How Denton operators stay compliant and get paid
- Plate-level permits so your officer verifies authorization by plate before any tow or boot.
- Per-vehicle status and expiration tracking that backs the 10-day registration-notice rule with a real timeline.
- QR-code signage that doubles as the student-guest self-registration page.
Why Denton 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. Five-minute setup, 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.