16 Tex. Admin. Code § 86.1000
Technical Requirements--Tow Truck Safety Equipment and Truck Operations
Effective Jan 16, 201237 TexReg 116Source Note: The provisions of this §86.1000 adopted to be effective April 15, 2008, 33 TexReg 2940; amended to be effective May 3, 2010, 35 TexReg 3486; amended to be effective January 16, 2012, 37 TexReg 116.Texas Secretary of State
(a) Each tow truck shall, if applicable:
- (1) have a legible manufacturer's data plate indicating the capacity of the boom, the winch or the carry mechanism; or
- (2) have a document in the truck from the manufacturer stating the capacity of the boom, the winch and the carry mechanism.
- (b) Every hydraulic line on each tow truck must be free of leaks and be in good working condition free of defects.
- (c) The winch must not exceed the capacity of the boom or leak oil.
- (d) The cables must be as specified by the manufacturer and be in good condition, within manufacturer guidelines.
Source Note:The provisions of this §86.1000 adopted to be effective April 15, 2008, 33 TexReg 2940; amended to be effective May 3, 2010, 35 TexReg 3486; amended to be effective January 16, 2012, 37 TexReg 116.