Texas HB1120 regulates the purchase of catalytic converters by metal recycling entities, requiring verification of vehicle information and imposing.

Texas HB1120 amends the Occupations Code to impose stricter regulations on metal recycling entities purchasing catalytic converters. These entities must verify that the converter matches the vehicle's year, make, and model by entering the vehicle identification number into the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's VIN Decoder. Failure to exercise due diligence in purchasing or acquiring a catalytic converter, or other violations, can result in administrative penalties. The law takes effect on September 1, 2025.

Texas HB1120 regulates the purchase of catalytic converters by metal recycling entities, requiring verification of vehicle information and imposing.

Texas HB1120 amends the Occupations Code to impose stricter regulations on metal recycling entities purchasing catalytic converters. These entities must verify that the converter matches the vehicle's year, make, and model by entering the vehicle identification number into the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's VIN Decoder. Failure to exercise due diligence in purchasing or acquiring a catalytic converter, or other violations, can result in administrative penalties. The law takes effect on September 1, 2025.