KILLEEN, Texas (Dec. 5, 2025) – The Killeen City Council has amended chapter 18 of its code of ordinances to prohibit the open storage of nuisance vehicles. The ordinance, approved during the Dec. 2 council meeting, takes effect immediately and updates junk vehicle regulations to protect public safety.
Under the ordinance, a nuisance vehicle is any vehicle or trailer that is wrecked, dismantled, or inoperable for more than 30 days on private property—or more than 72 hours on public property—or otherwise poses a hazard or detracts from neighborhood aesthetics.
Exemptions include vehicles fully enclosed within buildings, properly maintained antique or special-interest vehicles, and vehicles associated with licensed dealers, auto body shops, or competitive or off-road use that are stored for a limited time.
Residents are encouraged to voluntarily remove or repair nuisance vehicles. The city may abate vehicles that remain in violation and assess the cost of removal, plus an administrative fee. Conviction for violating the ordinance carries a fine of up to $200.
For more information on identifying nuisance vehicles, reporting violations, or assistance with vehicle removal, residents may visit the City of Killeen Code Enforcement Division by calling 254-501-7608 or visiting the website killeentexas.gov/code.
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