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TX SB1166

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/7/2025

Primary Sponsor

Cesar Blanco

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes commissioners courts in qualifying counties to regulate junkyards, automotive wrecking and salvage yards, and recycling businesses located in unincorporated areas

  • Applies only to counties that contain a municipality with a population of 500,000 or more AND are located on an international border (effectively targeting El Paso County)

  • Prohibits county regulations from conflicting with existing state laws governing these businesses, including requirements under Transportation Code Chapters 391, 396, or 397

  • Takes effect immediately upon receiving a two-thirds vote in both legislative chambers, otherwise takes effect September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to the authority of certain counties to regulate junkyards, automotive wrecking and salvage yards, and recycling businesses.

County Government

Last Action

Referred to Natural Resources

2/28/2025

Committee Referrals

Natural Resources2/28/2025

Full Bill Text

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