Texas Administrative Code (Last Updated: March 27,2024) |
TITLE 16. ECONOMIC REGULATION |
PART 4. TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATION |
CHAPTER 86. VEHICLE TOWING AND BOOTING |
SECTION 86.201. Tow Truck Permit--Incident Management Towing
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(a) An incident management towing permit is required for a tow truck used to perform any nonconsent tow initiated by a peace officer, including a tow allowed under §545.3051, Transportation Code. (b) To be eligible for an incident management 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) An incident management towing permit may also be used for private property towing and consent towing. Source Note: The provisions of this §86.201 adopted to be effective April 15, 2008, 33 TexReg 2940