16 Tex. Admin. Code § 86.203 - Tow Truck Permit - Consent Towing

(a) A consent towing permit is required for a tow truck used to perform a consent tow authorized by the vehicle owner, as defined in § 86.10(22).

(b) To be eligible for a consent towing permit, an applicant must:

(1) submit a completed application on a department-approved form;

(2) pay the fee required under § 86.800;

(3) verify that the tow truck is equipped to tow light-duty or heavy-duty vehicles according to the manufacturer's guidelines.

(4) provide proof of insurance required under § 86.400; and

(5) successfully pass a criminal background check.

(c) A consent towing permit may not be used for nonconsent towing, including incident management towing and private property towing.

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16 Tex. Admin. Code § 86.203

The provisions of this §86.203 adopted to be effective April 15, 2008, 33 TexReg 2940