Relating to the authorized removal of certain motor vehicles.

SB 857 amends Texas law to clarify when police officers or transportation inspectors can remove certain vehicles from highways. It authorizes removal if a vehicle is unattended on bridges/tunnels blocking traffic, unlawfully parked blocking driveways, reported stolen, abandoned over 48 hours, disabled with no owner present, or posing a hazard during emergencies. The bill directly affects vehicle owners (especially those with abandoned or disabled vehicles), law enforcement, and towing/storage companies by expanding existing removal authority. It takes effect September 1, 2025, with no new penalties or fees added.