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Texas Statutes (Last Updated: January 4, 2014) |
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OCCUPATIONS CODE |
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Title 14. REGULATION OF MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRANSPORTATION |
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Subtitle A. REGULATIONS RELATED TO MOTOR VEHICLES |
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Chapter 2308. VEHICLE TOWING AND BOOTING |
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Subchapter C. TOW TRUCK PERMIT REQUIREMENTS |
Sec. 2308.103. REQUIREMENTS FOR INCIDENT MANAGEMENT TOWING PERMIT
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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 authorized under Section 545.3051, Transportation Code.
(b) To be eligible for an incident management towing permit, an applicant must submit evidence that:
(1) the tow truck is equipped to tow light-duty or heavy-duty vehicles according to the manufacturer's towing guidelines;
(2) the applicant has at least $500,000 of liability insurance for the tow truck; and
(3) the applicant has at least $50,000 of cargo insurance for the tow truck.
(c) A tow truck permitted under this section may also be used for private property towing and consent towing.
(d) When a tow truck is used for a nonconsent tow initiated by a peace officer under Section 545.3051, Transportation Code, the permit holder is an agent of law enforcement and is subject to Section 545.3051(e), Transportation Code.