16 Tex. Admin. Code § 86.709

Current through Reg. 49, No. 42; October 18, 2024
Section 86.709 - Responsibilities of Towing Company - Tow Ticket
(a) A towing company must prepare and issue a tow ticket for each nonconsent tow.
(b) A copy of the tow ticket must be given to the vehicle owner, if the owner or operator is present and available at the time of the tow, and a copy delivered to the vehicle storage facility, or place agreed upon by the towing operator and vehicle owner.
(c) The tow ticket shall only authorize charges directly related to towing the vehicle to a designated location authorized by subsection (b).
(d) The tow ticket shall itemize each charge and must characterize the fees using the identical fee structure stated in the towing company's nonconsent towing fee schedule on file with the VSF.
(e) The tow ticket must contain the licensed name of the towing company, publicly listed telephone number, towing company certificate of registration number, and the TDLR license number of the towing operator.

16 Tex. Admin. Code § 86.709

The provisions of this §86.709 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