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Commission Adopts Rules

The Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation adopted amendments to existing rules at 16 Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Chapter 87, §§87.1, 87.10, 87.71, 87.72, and 87.78, and a new rule at §87.81 regarding the Used Automotive Parts Recyclers program. The adopted rules implement Senate Bill (SB) 224, 88th Legislature, Regular Session (2023), which addresses the… Read More about Commission Adopts Rules

Changes to the Used Automotive Parts Recyclers (UAPR) Program

The Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation voted on April 9, 2025, to adopt new rules affecting the UAPR program.  The rules go into effect on May 1, 2025. The rules impose certain requirements pertaining to catalytic converters in order to implement the Deputy Darren Almendarez Act (Senate Bill 224: 88th Legislature, Regular Session, 2023).  … Read More about Changes to the Used Automotive Parts Recyclers (UAPR) Program

TDLR Virtual Summit on Aug. 22, 2024, to Discuss Rules to Implement Deputy Darren Almendarez Act

TDLR will host a virtual summit on August 22, 2024, to discuss possible rules to implement the Deputy Darren Almendarez Act (Senate Bill 224, 88th Legislature, Regular Session) and to address the larger issue of catalytic converter theft. The summit starts at 10 a.m. and a meeting of the UAPR Advisory Board will start immediately after the conclusion of… Read More about TDLR Virtual Summit on Aug. 22, 2024, to Discuss Rules to Implement Deputy Darren Almendarez Act

Beware Of People Posing as TDLR Inspectors

Inspectors for the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation will never request or accept money under any circumstances while calling, visiting or conducting an inspection. Real TDLR inspectors will: Real TDLR inspectors cannot and will not: If someone posing as a TDLR employee approaches or calls you, please contact TDLR and law enforcement immediately. Impersonating a public servant is… Read More about Beware Of People Posing as TDLR Inspectors

Updates to Used Automotive Parts Recyclers law(s)

This message is provided to notify you of changes to the Used Automotive Parts Recyclers law(s). House Bill 2847 passed by the 86th Texas Legislature, amended Occupations Code, Chapter 2309, relating to the licensing and regulation of certain occupations, activities, and agreements; providing a civil penalty; authorizing fees; requiring an occupational registration and an occupational license. House… Read More about Updates to Used Automotive Parts Recyclers law(s)