81R4064 JTS-D By: Bohac H.B. No. 1413 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT relating to the definition of a junked vehicle under the public nuisance law. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Section 683.071, Transportation Code, is amended to read as follows: Sec. 683.071. DEFINITION. In this subchapter, "junked vehicle" means a vehicle that is self-propelled and: (1) is missing a [does not have] lawfully attached [to it]: (A) [an] unexpired license plate; or [and] (B) [a] valid motor vehicle inspection certificate; and (2) is: (A) wrecked, dismantled or partially dismantled, or discarded; or (B) inoperable and has remained inoperable for more than: (i) 72 consecutive hours, if the vehicle is on public property; or (ii) 30 consecutive days, if the vehicle is on private property. SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2009.