Enrolled Bill Summary

Senate Bill 1501	Senate Author:  Zaffirini et al.
Effective:  See below	House Sponsor:  Kuempel

            Senate Bill 1501 amends the Vehicle Storage Facility Act and the Texas Towing and Booting Act, Occupations Code, to revise provisions regulating motor vehicle towing, booting, and storage, including provisions relating to certain notice and posting requirements and the name and composition of the Towing, Storage, and Booting Advisory Board. Among other provisions, the bill provides for the regulation of booting activities by a local authority, the creation of a roadway clearance program in certain counties, certain boot removal requirements applicable to a booting company responsible for the installation of a boot on a vehicle, and a towing company's authority to tow vehicles from a university parking facility.

            Senate Bill 1501 repeals provisions of the Vehicle Storage Facility Act and Texas Towing and Booting Act relating to risk-based inspections and, effective September 1, 2018, eliminates training licenses, boot operator's licenses, and booting company licenses issued under the Texas Towing and Booting Act. Except as otherwise provided, the bill takes effect June 15, 2017.