(a) A consent towing permit is required for a tow truck used to perform a consent tow authorized by the vehicle owner, as defined in §86.10(22).
(b) To be eligible for a consent towing permit, an applicant 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) A consent towing permit may not be used for nonconsent towing, including incident management towing and private property towing.

Source Note: The provisions of this §86.203 adopted to be effective April 15, 2008, 33 TexReg 2940