(a) The license holder's office must be located at the licensed business location in a building with a permanent roof and connecting exterior walls on all sides.
(b) A license holder's office structure must comply with all applicable local zoning ordinances and deed restrictions.
(c) A license holder's office may not be located within a residence, apartment house or building, hotel, motel, rooming house, or any room or building not open to the public.
(d) A portable-type office structure may qualify as a business office only if the structure meets the requirements of this section and is not a readily moveable trailer or other vehicle.
(e) A license holder's office may not be virtual or provided by a subscription for office space or office services.
(f) The physical address of the salvage vehicle dealer's office must be in Texas, recognized by the U.S. Postal Service, and have an assigned emergency services property address.
(g) A license holder's office must be equipped with internet access.

Source Note: The provisions of this §221.45 adopted to be effective December 9, 2015, 40 TexReg 8802; amended to be effective June 1, 2024, 49 TexReg 2760