Overview
Texas requires individual operators of tow trucks to hold a Towing Operator License issued by TDLR. Separate licenses apply to towing companies and vehicle storage facilities.
Key facts
- License required
- Yes
- Issuing agency
- Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR)
- Renewal cycle
- Every 2 years
- Official source
- Visit official site →
What the agency lists as required
- Complete the TDLR application
- Pass a fingerprint-based criminal history check
- Meet age, residency, and other eligibility requirements set by TDLR