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 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
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
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)