16 TAC § 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.