SB1646 creates criminal offenses for theft, damage, or unauthorized possession of copper or brass, and regulates metal recycling entities'.

SB1646 amends the Texas Penal Code to establish criminal penalties for theft, damage, or unauthorized possession of copper or brass, particularly when such materials are stolen from critical infrastructure facilities. It also creates a new offense for unauthorized possession of copper or brass. The bill defines "critical infrastructure facility" broadly, including telecommunications providers, cable service providers, and manufacturing businesses. Metal recycling entities are subject to specific regulations, including recordkeeping requirements for transactions involving copper or brass.

SB1646 creates criminal offenses for theft, damage, or unauthorized possession of copper or brass, and regulates metal recycling entities'.

SB1646 amends the Texas Penal Code to establish criminal penalties for theft, damage, or unauthorized possession of copper or brass, particularly when such materials are stolen from critical infrastructure facilities. It also creates a new offense for unauthorized possession of copper or brass. The bill defines "critical infrastructure facility" broadly, including telecommunications providers, cable service providers, and manufacturing businesses. Metal recycling entities are subject to specific regulations, including recordkeeping requirements for transactions involving copper or brass.