89R5469 GP-F
By: Zaffirini S.B. No. 725
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
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
business.
(b) The commission shall adopt rules to implement
Subsection (a).
SECTION 2. Section 2309.352, Occupations Code, is amended
to read as follows:
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.