16 TAC § 86.201. Tow Truck Permit--Incident Management Towing

(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.