16 TAC § 86.205. Tow Truck Permit--Renewal

(a) The department will send written notice to permit holders at least 30 days before the permit expires. The notice will be sent to the permit holder's last known address according to the records of the department.

(b) To renew a permit, a permit holder 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) To renew and maintain continuous licensure, the renewal requirements under this section must be completed prior to the expiration of the permit. A late renewal means the permit holder will have an un-permitted period from the expiration date of the expired permit to the issuance date of the renewed permit. During the un-permitted period, a tow truck may not be used for towing on the public roadways of this state.

(d) Non-receipt of a permit renewal notice from the department does not exempt a person from any requirements of these rules.