SB 725

AN ACT relating to the regulation of used automotive parts recycling,

Senate Bill • Zaffirini

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89th Regular Session

Jan 14, 2025 - Jun 2, 2025 • Session ended

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What This Bill Does

relating to the regulation of used automotive parts recycling,

Subject Areas

Environment--Recycling LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions LICENSE PLATES Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration

Bill Text

relating to the regulation of used automotive parts recycling,
including the removal of license plates and registration insignia.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1.  Subchapter A, Chapter 2309, Occupations Code, is
amended by adding Section 2309.006 to read as follows:
Sec. 2309.006.  APPLICABILITY OF CHAPTER TO CASUAL SALE OR
INCIDENTAL ENGAGEMENT IN USED AUTOMOTIVE PARTS RECYCLING.  (a)
This chapter does not apply to a person who engages in the casual
sale of used automotive parts or otherwise engages in used
automotive parts recycling as an incidental part of the person's
(b)  The commission shall adopt rules to implement
SECTION 2.  Section 2309.352, Occupations Code, is amended
Sec. 2309.352.  REMOVAL OF LICENSE PLATES AND REGISTRATION
INSIGNIA.  Immediately on receipt of a motor vehicle, a used
automotive parts recycler shall:
(1)  remove any [unexpired] license plates and
registration insignia from the vehicle; and
(2)  place the license plates in a secure place until
destroyed by the used automotive parts recycler.
SECTION 3.  This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.

Bill History

filed

Bill filed: AN ACT relating to the regulation of used automotive parts recycling,

Nov 10, 2025

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