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HB 5059 Texas House · 89th Legislature (2025)

Relating to criminal conduct involving a catalytic converter removed from a motor vehicle; creating a criminal offense.

HB 5059 makes it a crime to sell a catalytic converter removed from a vehicle to anyone who isn't a registered metal recycling business. The bill also establishes that vehicle owners (or those authorized by the owner) and businesses operating in the normal course of recycling (like registered metal recyclers) are presumed to be legally allowed to possess the converter. Selling to non-registered buyers is classified as a state jail felony. The law will take effect on September 1, 2025.
Issues: ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeCreates new criminal offense for unregistered catalytic converter sales, expanding criminalization per indicators.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill prevents catalytic converter theft (key emission control device), ensuring vehicles maintain pollution-reducing systems. Protects environmental function of converters by criminalizing illegal sales.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationRegulates vehicle equipment (catalytic converters) under transportation policy, preventing theft that could impact vehicle safety and compliance with traffic regulations.85% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
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Introduced Apr 7, 2025 Last action Apr 7, 2025
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Apr 7, 2025
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Referred to Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs
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Apr 7, 2025
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Jeff Leach
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