(a) A peace officer may seize a vehicle or part of a vehicle without a warrant if the officer has probable cause to believe that the vehicle or part:
(1) is stolen; or
(2) has had the serial number removed, altered, or obliterated.
(b) A vehicle or part seized under this section may be treated as stolen property for purposes of custody and disposition of the vehicle or part.

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Terms Used In Texas Transportation Code 501.158

  • Probable cause: A reasonable ground for belief that the offender violated a specific law.
  • Property: means real and personal property. See Texas Government Code 311.005