TDLR adopts amendments to Vehicle Towing Administrative Rules

The Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation adopted amendments to 16 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 86, ??86.10, 86.212, 86.455, 86.500, 86.700, 86.705, 86.709, 86.710, 86.800, 86.1000 and 86.1001; new rules ??86.458, 86.711, and 86.715; and the repeal of ?86.600 and ?86.704 regarding the vehicle towing and booting program. The effective date of the rule adoption is January 16, 2012. The updated rule chapter may be viewed at http://www.license.state.tx.us/towing/towrules.htm.
 
The Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation adopted amendments to 16 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 85, ??85.703 - 85.706, 85.708, 85.710, 85.720, 85.722, 85.725, and 85.1003, and new rule ?85.1004 regarding the vehicle storage facilities program. The effective date of the rule adoption is January 16, 2012. The updated rule chapter may be viewed at http://www.license.state.tx.us/towing/vsfrules.htm.

Turn Around Don't Drown sounds cliche, but critical to driver safety amid rising waters

Dallas, TX and Haltom City, TX—

Swift water rescue teams were busy around the metroplex. Today was a trying day for several area fire and police departments.

Just before daybreak in Dallas, a woman exiting LBJ in a Tahoe was caught in rising flood waters on the service road at Park Central. After a Dallas high water rescue team pulled her to safety, she was taken to an area hospital for treatment of possible hypothermia.

In Haltom City, even the tow truck operators who were called in to retrieve stuck cars, where drivers were rescued, turned away.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) - Ban on Hand Held Cellular Phones

Q: What is the effective date of the Mobile Telephone rule?

 A: The effective date of the rule is January 3, 2012.

Q: Are wired or wireless earpieces allowed?

 A: Yes. Hands-free use of a mobile telephone is allowed using either a wired or wireless earpiece, or the speakerphone function of the mobile telephone. Wireless connection of the mobile telephone to the vehicle for hands-free operation of the telephone, which would allow the use of single-button controls on the steering wheel or dashboard, would also be allowed.