Bill > HB3063

This bill amends the Local Government Code to expand municipal authority for parking regulation, specifically for large cities with populations of 1.9 million or more. The bill allows such municipalities to treat certain parking violations as civil offenses, particularly those involving unattended motor vehicles parked in front or side yards of single-family residential properties. Under the new provision, these municipalities can establish administrative hearing procedures where civil fines can be imposed for such violations. The existing law already permitted municipalities to regulate parking on private property and enforce such regulations through methods like vehicle impoundment, but this amendment creates a specific civil enforcement mechanism for parking ordinances in large urban areas. The bill will take effect on September 1, 2025, giving municipalities time to develop and implement the new administrative hearing and fine procedures.

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