For purposes of this article, the following definitions shall apply:
Abandoned motor vehicle.
A motor vehicle that is inoperable and more than five (5) years old and left unattended on public property for more than forty-eight (48) hours, or a motor vehicle that has remained illegally on public property for a period of more than forty-eight (48) hours, or a motor vehicle that has remained on private property without the consent of the owner or person in control of the property for more than forty-eight (48) hours, or a motor vehicle left unattended on the right-of-way of a designated county, state, or federal highway within the state for more than forty-eight (48) hours.
Antique vehicle.
A passenger car or truck that is at least thirty-five (35) years old.
Collector.
The owner of one or more antique or special interest vehicles who collects, purchases, acquires, trades, or disposes of special interest or antique vehicles or parts of them for personal use in order to restore, preserve, and maintain an antique or special interest vehicle for historic interest.
Demolisher.
A person whose business is to convert a motor vehicle into processed scrap or scrap metal or to otherwise wreck or dismantle a motor vehicle.
Garage keeper.
An owner or operator of a parking place or establishment, motor vehicle storage facility, or establishment for the servicing, repair, or maintenance of a motor vehicle.
Junked vehicle.
A motor vehicle subject to registration under chapter 501 of the Texas Transportation Code that is self propelled and:
(1) 
Does not have lawfully attached to it:
(A) 
An unexpired license plate; and
(B) 
A valid motor vehicle inspection certificate; and
(2) 
Is:
(A) 
Wrecked, dismantled or partially dismantled, or discarded; or
(B) 
Inoperable and has remained inoperable for more than:
(i) 
72 consecutive hours, if the vehicle is on public property; or
(ii) 
30 consecutive days, if the vehicle is on private property.
Motor vehicle.
A vehicle that is subject to registration under chapter 501 of the Texas Transportation Code, except that, for purposes of this article, a vehicle includes a motorboat, outboard motor, or vessel subject to registration under chapter 31 of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Code.
Police department.
The town marshal or designated law enforcement authority or the police department of the town and his/its deputies, acting under the general police power authority as vested in them by the governing body of the town.
Special interest vehicle.
A motor vehicle of any age that has not been altered or modified from the original manufacturer’s specifications and, because of historic interest, is being preserved by hobbyists.
Storage facility.
A garage, parking lot, or any type of facility or establishment for the servicing, repairing, storing, or parking of motor vehicles.
(2001 Code, sec. 6.201; Ordinance adopting Code)
A person authorized by the town to administer the procedures of this article may enter private property for the purposes specified herein to examine a public nuisance, obtain information as to the identity of the nuisance and remove or cause the removal of a vehicle or a vehicle part that constitutes a nuisance as described herein. The municipal court of the town or an appropriate court of the county may issue necessary orders to enforce the procedures of this article.
(2001 Code, sec. 6.208)