Texas HB5059 creates a criminal offense for selling a catalytic converter removed from a motor vehicle to anyone other than a registered metal.

Texas HB5059 amends the Penal Code to establish a presumption of authorization for possessing a catalytic converter removed from a motor vehicle if the person is the vehicle owner or has the owner's authorization, or if the person possesses the converter in the ordinary course of business. The bill also adds a new subchapter to the Occupations Code, restricting the sale of such converters to registered metal recycling entities. Selling a converter to someone other than a registered metal recycling entity is classified as a state jail felony. The act takes effect September 1, 2025.

Texas HB5059 creates a criminal offense for selling a catalytic converter removed from a motor vehicle to anyone other than a registered metal.

Texas HB5059 amends the Penal Code to establish a presumption of authorization for possessing a catalytic converter removed from a motor vehicle if the person is the vehicle owner or has the owner's authorization, or if the person possesses the converter in the ordinary course of business. The bill also adds a new subchapter to the Occupations Code, restricting the sale of such converters to registered metal recycling entities. Selling a converter to someone other than a registered metal recycling entity is classified as a state jail felony. The act takes effect September 1, 2025.