§ 13-2-161. OPERATING AUTHORITY APPLICATION REQUIRED.

(A)

To obtain operating authority for a ground transportation service, a person must make written application to the department on a form prescribed by the department. The application must be sworn or affirmed.

(B)

The application must include:

(1)

The name, address, telephone number, and Texas driver's license number, if any, of the applicant and each officer, director, partner, and any other person who will participate in the business decisions of or who has the authority to enter contracts on behalf of the ground transportation service.

(2)

Certified copies of any documents required by state law to be filed for the business entity to legally exist, and a statement from the Texas Secretary of State certifying that the business is in good standing if state law requires the entity to file documents with the Texas Secretary of State.

(3)

For each person described in Subsection (B)(1), a description of all criminal convictions, and a criminal history certified by the Texas Department of Public Safety within the 30 days preceding the date the application is submitted.

(4)

If a person described in Subsection (B)(1) has been a resident of Texas for less than three years preceding the date of the application, the criminal history must be certified by the corresponding governmental authority in the former state of residence within 30 days preceding the submission of the application.

(5)

The number, type, and description of each vehicle to be used in the proposed service, including for each vehicle the year, make, model, vehicle identification number, manufacturer's rated seating capacity, state license plate number, and the body style.

(6)

A description of the applicant's ground transportation service experience.

(7)

A detailed description of the proposed service.

(8)

The proposed rate of fare.

(9)

Proof of insurance coverage required under this chapter.

(10)

An affidavit that there are no outstanding judgments that arise out of circumstances related to ground transportation service against a person described in Subsection (B)(1).

(11)

Additional information required on the application form prescribed by the department.

(C)

A person may apply for multiple operating authorities on a single application form, provided that the application:

(1)

describes each service applied for; and

(2)

complies with this chapter.

Source: 1992 Code Section 8-13-161; Ord. 031106-13; Ord. 031211-11.