Your Texas Towing Certification Resource.

About Us

Southwest Tow Operators was formed in 2006 to unite towers in Texas and the southwest. STO was organized to reach out to the many towing companies that are not members of a professional trade association.

Many towing companies are small and don't have the time or resources to keep up with regulatory requirements and changes. We are here to keep you abreast of what is going on in the industry and how you can comply with any new requirements. You are not alone. Just pick up the phone, and we will help you.

Important Resources

Texas Dept. of Licensing and Regulation website

VEHICLE STORAGE FACILITIES
Occupations Code
Title 14. Regulation of Motor Vehicles and Transportation
Chapter 2303

VEHICLE TOWING
Occupations Code
Title 14. Regulation of Motor Vehicles and Transportation
Chapter 2308

Chapter 85 Vehicle Storage Facilities Administrative Rules

Chapter 86 Vehicle Towing Administrative Rules

Certification Program

If you are employed by a current Southwest Tow Operatorsmember, you will receive a discount on the test fee. Members price is $75.00 and non-members are $100.

If you would like the member pricing, please provide proof of current employment with a member. A letter from the owner on company letterhead or a current pay-stub will be accepted. Membership is $200 per year.

Important Announcement

TESTING ALERTS:

Austin area:
Saturday, May 24th, contact Sarah Brown at 512-539-9056 to reserve a spot

Longview/Marshal/ Nacogdoches area:
Saturday, May 31st, June 7th and June 21st, contact Donna Roycroft at 903-649-0362 to reserve a spot

Dallas area:
Saturday, May 17th, contact Angie at 214-724-9325 to reserve a spot

Conroe area:
Thursday, May 22nd and Thursday, June 5th
Times: 3:00pm, 4:00pm, 5:00pm, and 6:00pm
Location: New Horizon Church, 1201 North FM 3083 East, Conroe, TX. Contact Dee Dee Brown at 936-588-4070 to reserve a spot

Shamrock area:
Wednesday, June 18th, contact June at 806-256-2222 or 806-216-0082 to reserve a spot

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Become a Member

A lot of tow company owners think it is a waste of time and money to join a towing association. If you are one of them, please reconsider. Business-based groups offer knowledge, leverage and contacts that the sole proprietor wouldn’t otherwise have access to by working alone. Most of us can’t call up our competitors across town to get advice. It is much easier to discuss business problems and solutions with someone who doesn’t directly compete with you.