Summary of Proposed Rule Changes

The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation proposes changes to the rules at 16 TAC, Chapter 87, Used Automotive Parts Recyclers.

What are the proposed rule changes?

The proposed rule changes:

• Implement Senate Bill (SB) 224, 88^th Legislature, Regular Session (2023), the Deputy Darren Almendarez Act, which addresses the issue of catalytic converter theft;
• Require used automotive parts recyclers (UAPRs) to maintain certain records of catalytic converter sales and to furnish the records to the department for inspection upon request;
• Clarify the length of time that UAPRs must maintain certain records;
• Require UAPRs to remove registration stickers from vehicles; and
• Make other clarifying changes to the existing rules for the program.

When and where can I review the proposed rule changes?

The proposed rule changes will be published in the Proposed Rules section of the Texas Register on December 20, 2024. To locate these proposed rule changes on or after that date just follow these steps:

1. Click this link to the Texas Register;
2. Select html or pdf format for the current issue if the date shown is the date published, or under “previous issues” if more than a week has passed since publication. (The Texas Register is published each Friday.);
3. Scroll down and click on “Proposed Rules”;
4. Look for the heading Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation and click the subheading Used Automotive Parts Recyclers.

How and where can I submit comments on the proposed rule changes?

Comments on the proposed rule changes may be submitted online. The Department will accept comments on the proposed rule changes until January 21, 2025.