(a) For the purpose of determining qualification under Section 15D-29(a)(5), the director may require an applicant to submit to a physical examination conducted by a licensed physician, at applicant’s expense, and to furnish to the director a signed statement from the physician certifying that the physician has examined the applicant and that in the physician’s professional opinion the applicant is qualified under Section 15D-29(a)(5).
(b) The director shall obtain a current official criminal history report (issued by the Texas Department of Public Safety within the preceding 12 months) on each applicant to determine the applicant’s qualification under Section 15D-29. The director shall obtain a copy of the applicant’s motor vehicle driving record and a list of any warrants of arrest for the applicant that might be outstanding.
(c) The director may conduct such other investigation as the director considers necessary to determine whether an applicant for a wrecker driver’s permit is qualified.
(d) The director shall provide the applicant, upon written request, a copy of all materials contained in the applicant’s file to the extent allowed under the Public Information Act (Chapter 552, Texas Government Code), as amended. (Ord. Nos. 24661; 27487)