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TITLE 16ECONOMIC REGULATION
PART 4TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATION
CHAPTER 86VEHICLE TOWING AND BOOTING
RULE §86.1000Technical Requirements--Tow Truck Safety Equipment and Truck Operations
(a) Each tow truck shall, if applicable:

  (1) have a legible manufacturer's data plate indicating the capacity of the boom, the winch or the carry mechanism; or

  (2) have a document in the truck from the manufacturer stating the capacity of the boom, the winch and the carry mechanism.

(b) Every hydraulic line on each tow truck must be free of leaks and be in good working condition free of defects.

(c) The winch must not exceed the capacity of the boom or leak oil.

(d) The cables must be as specified by the manufacturer and be in good condition, within manufacturer guidelines.
Source Note: The provisions of this §86.1000 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

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