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TX HB5059
Bill
Status
3/13/2025
Primary Sponsor
Jeff Leach
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AI Summary
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Expands the presumption of authorized possession of a removed catalytic converter to include persons authorized by the vehicle owner, in addition to the owner themselves and those possessing it in the ordinary course of business
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Creates a new criminal offense for selling a catalytic converter removed from a motor vehicle to anyone other than a registered metal recycling entity
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Classifies the new offense of selling a catalytic converter to an unregistered buyer as a state jail felony
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Allows prosecution under both this new law and any other applicable law if the conduct constitutes multiple offenses
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Effective date: September 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to criminal conduct involving a catalytic converter removed from a motor vehicle; creating a criminal offense.
Crimes
Last Action
Referred to Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs
4/7/2025