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Towing Forms and Publications

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Please also see VSF Forms and Publications.

Tow Truck Permits

Title Publication No.
Tow Truck Add, Delete, and Change Form (PDF) TOW005
Tow Company and Tow Truck Inspection Checklist (PDF) N/A

Tow Operator Licensing

Title Publication No.
Towing Operator and VSF Employee License Application (PDF) TOW002

Tow Company Licensing

Title Publication No.
Tow Truck Company License Application (PDF) TOW001
Tow Truck Company and VSF Company Update Form (PDF) TOW006
Tow Company Controlling Person Amendment Form (PDF) TOW007
Tow Company and Tow Truck Inspection Checklist (PDF) N/A

Drug and Alcohol Testing

Title
TDLR Model Drug Testing Policy (PDF)
Drug and/or Alcohol Testing Procedures Consent Form (PDF)

Expired Licenses

Title
Request to Executive Director for Expired License Renewal Form (PDF)

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Title
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Criminal History Questionnaire (PDF)
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Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
Tow Trucks and Vehicle Storage Facilities
PO Box 12157
Austin, TX 78711

(800) 803-9202 [in state only]
(512) 463-6599
Fax: (512) 463-9468
Relay Texas-TDD: (800) 735-2989

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