Texas HB1462 allows certain counties to regulate junkyards, automotive wrecking and salvage yards, and recycling businesses in unincorporated areas.

Texas HB1462 amends the Local Government Code to allow the commissioners court of a county to regulate junkyards, automotive wrecking and salvage yards, and recycling businesses in unincorporated areas. This applies only to counties with a municipality of 500,000 or more residents and located on an international border. The regulation cannot conflict with other laws, including those in the Transportation Code. The act takes effect immediately if approved by two-thirds of the legislature, otherwise it takes effect September 1, 2025.

Texas HB1462 allows certain counties to regulate junkyards, automotive wrecking and salvage yards, and recycling businesses in unincorporated areas.

Texas HB1462 amends the Local Government Code to allow the commissioners court of a county to regulate junkyards, automotive wrecking and salvage yards, and recycling businesses in unincorporated areas. This applies only to counties with a municipality of 500,000 or more residents and located on an international border. The regulation cannot conflict with other laws, including those in the Transportation Code. The act takes effect immediately if approved by two-thirds of the legislature, otherwise it takes effect September 1, 2025.