As used in this article:
Abandoned motor vehicle.
A motor vehicle that is inoperable and more than eight (8) 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 this city for more than forty-eight (48) hours or for more than twelve (12) hours on a turnpike project constructed and maintained by the Texas Turnpike Authority.
Antique auto.
A passenger car or truck that was manufactured in 1925 or before or a passenger car or truck that is at least thirty-five (35) years old.
Collector.
The owner of one (1) 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.
Garagekeeper.
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 motor vehicle.
A vehicle that is self-propelled;
(1) 
Displays an expired license plate or does not display a license plate; and
(2) 
Is:
(A) 
Wrecked, dismantled or partially dismantled, or discarded; or
(B) 
Inoperable and has remained inoperable for more than:
(i) 
Seventy-two (72) consecutive hours, if the vehicle is on public property; or
(ii) 
Thirty (30) consecutive days, if the vehicle is on private property.
Motor vehicle.
A motor vehicle subject to registration under chapter 501 of the Texas Transportation Code, except that, for purposes of sections 8.04.031, 8.04.032, and 8.04.033, “motor vehicle” includes a motorboat, outboard motor, or vessel subject to registration under chapter 31, Texas Parks and Wildlife Code.
Police department.
The city police department.
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 its 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.
(1987 Code, sec. 16-216; Ordinance 2018-10-23, sec. 2, adopted 10/23/18)
(a) 
A demolisher who purchases or otherwise acquires a motor vehicle to wreck, dismantle, or demolish it shall obtain a valid certificate of title, sales receipt, or transfer document under sections 8.04.033 and 8.04.063 of this article, respectively, or a certificate of authority from the person delivering the vehicle for demolition, but the demolisher is not required to obtain a certificate of title for the motor vehicle in the demolisher’s name. On demand of the state department of transportation, the demolisher shall surrender for cancellation the certificate of title or authority. The state department of transportation shall issue such forms and rules governing the surrender of auction sales receipts and certificates of title as are appropriate. Chapter 501 of the Texas Transportation Code governs the cancellation of title of the motor vehicle.
(b) 
A demolisher commits an offense if the demolisher fails to keep an accurate and complete record of a motor vehicle purchased or received in the course of business in the manner provided by this subsection. These records must contain the name and address of the person from whom each motor vehicle was purchased or received and the date of the purchase or receipt. The records shall be open for inspection by the state department of transportation or any police department at any time during normal business hours. A record required by this subsection must be kept by the demolisher for at least one (1) year after the transaction to which it applies. A demolisher who commits an offense under this subsection is, on conviction, subject to punishment as provided in section 1.01.009 of this code.
(1987 Code, sec. 16-222)