1. (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.

2. (b) To be eligible for an incident management towing permit, an applicant must:

   1. (1) submit a completed application on a department-approved form;
   2. (2) pay the fee required under §86.800;
   3. (3) verify that the tow truck is equipped to tow light-duty or heavy-duty vehicles according to the manufacturer's guidelines.
   4. (4) provide proof of insurance required under §86.400; and
   5. (5) successfully pass a criminal background check.
3. (c) An incident management towing permit may also be used for private property towing and consent towing.

Source Note:The provisions of this §86.201 adopted to be effective April 15, 2008, 33 TexReg 2940.