Renew your Texas towing license online
The 4 hours of continuing education TDLR requires each year, self-paced on any phone or computer.
What the 4 hours cover
Fourteen chapters built to the topic split in 16 TAC §86.250, covering Chapter 2308, the Chapter 85 and 86 rules, roadway safety, equipment and towing techniques.
Texas Law and Rules
- The Texas Towing and Booting Act15 min
- TDLR Rules: Licenses, Permits, Insurance and Truck Markings15 min
- TDLR Rules: Fees, Tow Tickets, Conduct and Safety Equipment15 min
- Vehicle Storage Facilities and Booting15 min
Roadway Safety
- Terminology, Readiness and Awareness15 min
- Parts of a Tow Truck and the Circle Check15 min
- Traffic Control and Lane Closures15 min
- Stopping Distance, Following Distance and Driving Skills15 min
Industry Topics
- Equipment Ratings and Tow Capacity20 min
- Wire Rope, Chain and Secondary Attachments20 min
- Light-Duty Towing: Wheel-Lifts and Dollies20 min
- Car Carrier Loading and Transport20 min
- Winching, Recovery and Uprighting Basics20 min
- Customer Service, Ethics, Documentation and Disputes20 min
Start tonight, finish when it suits you
Log out between calls and pick up where you stopped. Your time and progress save automatically.
Enter your name and TDLR license number exactly as they appear on your license.
14 short chapters in 3 units, each with a review you can retake.
Attest to your completion and print your certificate right away.
We submit your hours to TDLR within 7 days of completion.
For consent, private property and incident management operators
Every Texas towing operator license needs 4 approved CE hours to renew. This course meets that requirement for all three license types.
One exception: an incident management operator renewing for the first time must take an 8-hour professional development course with in-person training instead. That course cannot be taken online.
How renewal worksOne price. Certificate and TDLR reporting included.
Common questions
Can I take the whole course on my phone?
Yes. The course works in any current browser on phones, tablets and computers.
Do I have to finish in one sitting?
No. Your time is saved as you go. Log out and resume any time.
Is there a final exam?
No final exam. Each chapter ends with a short review quiz. You can retry it until every answer is correct.
Can I retake this course for next year?
TDLR does not award credit for the same course twice, so plan to take a different approved course next renewal.