For the purpose of this article, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning:
Abandoned motor vehicle.
A motor vehicle is abandoned if the motor vehicle:
(1) 
Is inoperable, is more than five years old, and has been left unattended on public property for more than 48 hours;
(2) 
Has remained illegally on public property for more than 48 hours;
(3) 
Has remained on private property without the consent of the owner or person in charge of the property for more than 48 hours;
(4) 
Has been left unattended on the right-of-way of a designated county, state, or federal highway for more than 48 hours; or
(5) 
Has been left unattended for more than 24 hours on the right-of-way of a turnpike project constructed and maintained by the state turnpike authority or a controlled-access highway. For the purpose of this subsection (5), “controlled-access highway” has the meaning assigned by V.T.C.A., Transportation Code, section 541.302.
Antique vehicle.
A passenger car or truck that is at least 25 years old.
Department.
The state department of transportation.
Garagekeeper.
An owner or operator of a storage facility.
Junked vehicle.
A vehicle that is self-propelled and inoperable and:
(1) 
Does not lawfully have affixed to it:
(A) 
An unexpired license plate;
(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.
Law enforcement agency.
(1) 
The department of public safety;
(2) 
The police department of the city;
(3) 
A police department of an institution of higher education; or
(4) 
The sheriff’s department or a constable of the county.
Motor vehicle.
A vehicle that is subject to registration under V.T.C.A., Transportation Code, chapter 501, except that for purposes of section 8.04.031 through section 8.04.033 “motor vehicle” includes a motorboat, outboard motor, personal watercraft or vessel subject to registration under V.T.C.A., Parks and Wildlife Code, chapter 31.
Motor vehicle collector.
A person who:
(1) 
Owns one or more antique or special interest vehicles; and
(2) 
Acquires, collects or disposes of an antique or special interest vehicle or part of an antique or special interest vehicle for personal use to restore and preserve an antique or special interest vehicle for historic interest.
Motor vehicle demolisher.
A person in the business of:
(1) 
Converting motor vehicles into processed scrap or scrap metal; or
(2) 
Wrecking or dismantling motor vehicles.
Police department.
The police department of the city.
Special interest vehicle.
A motor vehicle of any age that has not been changed from original manufacturer’s specifications and, because of its historic interest, is being preserved by a hobbyist.
Storage facility.
Includes a garage, parking lot, or establishment for the servicing, repairing, or parking of motor vehicles.
(Ordinance adopting Code)
Any person duly authorized by the city to administer the procedures authorized by this article may enter private property for the purposes specified in the procedures to examine a vehicle or vehicle part, obtain information as to the identity of the vehicle, and remove or cause the removal of a vehicle or vehicle part that constitutes a nuisance. The municipal court may issue orders necessary to enforce the procedures.
(Ordinance adopting Code)