HB 2306
85-0 (2017)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the use of auction proceeds from the sale of certain abandoned motor vehicles to reimburse law enforcement agencies for compensation paid to certain property owners.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 2508
85-0 (2017)
Author: Kuempel, John
Relating to the licensing and regulation of tow truck companies, tow truck operators, vehicle storage facilities, and vehicle storage facility employees, the regulation of parking facilities and parking facility owners, and the elimination of required state licensing for vehicle booting companies and operators.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 3620
85-0 (2017)
Author: Goldman, Craig
Relating to the towing, booting, and storage of vehicles.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 3622
85-0 (2017)
Author: Goldman, Craig
Relating to abandoned vehicles held by vehicle storage facilities.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 3997
85-0 (2017)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to fees imposed by a county for licensing a junkyard or automotive wrecking and salvage yard.
House: County Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 3131
84-0 (2015)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to abandoned vehicles held by vehicle storage facilities.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2875
83-0 (2013)
Author: Harper-Brown, Linda | et. al.
Relating to the motor vehicle inspection program; creating an offense; amending the amount of certain fees.
House: Transportation
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3085
83-0 (2013)
Author: Walle, ArmandoSponsor: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to the regulation of automotive wrecking and salvage yards in certain counties; increasing the civil penalty.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Transportation
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 646
82-0 (2011)
Author: Orr, Rob
Relating to reporting requirements for salvage motor vehicles by insurance companies.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
HB 668
82-0 (2011)
Author: Brown, Fred
Relating to procedures regarding the removal and storage of vehicles.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 1376
82-0 (2011)
Author: Bohac, DwayneSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the definition of a junked vehicle for purposes of abatement of a public nuisance.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 2896
82-0 (2011)
Author: King, Tracy
Relating to duties of law enforcement involving damaged fences.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3422
82-0 (2011)
Author: Lozano, J. M.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the use of auction proceeds from the sale of abandoned motor vehicles, watercraft, or outboard motors to compensate certain property owners.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective immediately
SB 1852
82-0 (2011)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the recovery and storage of vessels following natural disasters; providing penalties.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Refer to s/c on Flooding & Evacuations by Pres
HB 453
81-0 (2009)
Author: Gonzalez Toureilles, Yvonne | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the use of auction proceeds from the sale of certain abandoned motor vehicles to compensate certain property owners.
House: Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 1413
81-0 (2009)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to the definition of a junked vehicle for purposes of abatement of a public nuisance.
House: Urban Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2863
81-0 (2009)
Author: Smith, Wayne
Relating to the titling and registration of certain motor vehicles.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
HB 3022
81-0 (2009)
Author: Leibowitz, David | et. al.
Relating to the imposition of the motor vehicle sales tax on certain motor vehicles.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 4089
81-0 (2009)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to motor vehicle emissions inspections for certain salvage vehicles.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
SB 1617
81-0 (2009)
Author: Wentworth, JeffSponsor: Smith, Wayne
Relating to the titling and registration of certain motor vehicles.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 195
80-0 (2007)
Author: Gonzalez Toureilles, YvonneSponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the transfer of certain abandoned or forfeited property to county or municipal agencies or school districts.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 261
80-0 (2007)
Author: Pickett, Joseph | et. al.Sponsor: Janek, Kyle
Relating to the computation of the motor vehicle sales and use tax on the sale of certain motor vehicles.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 559
80-0 (2007)
Author: Noriega, Rick | et. al.
Relating to a request for a public hearing before requiring the abatement of certain nuisances.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 561
80-0 (2007)
Author: Noriega, Rick | et. al.
Relating to notice procedures for abatement of certain nuisances.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 864
80-0 (2007)
Author: Callegari, BillSponsor: Williams, Tommy
Relating to a garagekeeper's duty to report the abandonment of a motor vehicle.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective on 9/1/07
SB 350
80-0 (2007)
Author: Ellis, RodneySponsor: Noriega, Rick
Relating to the abatement of certain nuisances involving junked vehicles.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/07
SB 351
80-0 (2007)
Author: Ellis, RodneySponsor: Noriega, Rick
Relating to notice procedures for abatement of certain nuisances.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 1350
79-0 (2005)
Author: Denny, MarySponsor: Staples, Todd
Relating to the definition of a salvage motor vehicle.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 1985
79-0 (2005)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for maintaining a public nuisance that is a junked vehicle.
House: Transportation
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2630
79-0 (2005)
Author: Hill, FredSponsor: Carona, John
Relating to procedures regarding the removal and storage of vehicles.
House: Transportation Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/05
SB 1396
79-0 (2005)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to procedures regarding the removal and storage of vehicles.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 1773
78-0 (2003)
Author: Smith, WayneSponsor: Brimer, Kim
Relating to regulation of junked vehicles.
House: Transportation Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 2100
78-0 (2003)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the disposing of abandoned motor vehicles.
House: Transportation Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 2709
78-0 (2003)
Author: Gutierrez, Roberto
Relating to nonrepairable and salvage motor vehicles and salvage vehicle dealers.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
SB 1287
78-0 (2003)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the disposing of abandoned motor vehicles.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 489
77-0 (2001)
Author: Pickett, JosephSponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the definition of a junked vehicle under the public nuisance law.
House: County Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 495
77-0 (2001)
Author: Smith, Todd | et. al.Sponsor: Moncrief, Mike
Relating to the definition of an antique vehicle under the junked vehicle public nuisance law.
House: County Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 2243
77-0 (2001)
Author: Bosse, FredSponsor: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the Vehicle Storage Facility Act.
House: Transportation Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 2313
77-0 (2001)
Author: Bosse, FredSponsor: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the disposing of abandoned motor vehicles.
House: Transportation Senate: State Affairs
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 1103
76-0 (1999)
Author: Smith, Todd | et. al.Sponsor: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to when a vehicle becomes a junked vehicle.
House: County Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 1156
76-0 (1999)
Author: Allen, Ray
Relating to the definition of a junked vehicle.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
HB 1672
76-0 (1999)
Author: Hill, Fred | et. al.
Relating to disposal of certain motor vehicles.
House: Transportation
Considered in Local & Consent Calendars
HB 2419
76-0 (1999)
Author: Driver, Joe
Relating to declaring a junked motor vehicle a nuisance.
House: County Affairs
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
SB 688
76-0 (1999)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Driver, Joe
Relating to declaring a junked motor vehicle a nuisance.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 908
76-0 (1999)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the award of certain vehicles and vessels acquired by theft or other unlawful means to government agencies.
Senate: State Affairs
Withdrawn from intent calendar
HB 179
70-0 (1987)
Author: Kubiak, L.B.
Relating to the age of a motor vehicle defined as abandoned.
House: Transportation
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 423
70-0 (1987)
Author: Cooper, AnneSponsor: Sims, Bill
Relating to the removal of certain parked vehicles.
House: Public Safety Senate: State Affairs
Effective in 90 days - 8/31/87
HB 859
70-0 (1987)
Author: Oakley, Keith
Relating to the screening and the county regulation of junkyards and automotive wrecking and salvage yards; providing penalties.
House: County Affairs
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
HB 1848
70-0 (1987)
Author: Colbert, PaulSponsor: Brooks, Chet
Relating to the removal of vehicles that are stopped in violation of state law.
House: Transportation Senate: State Affairs
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 1915
70-0 (1987)
Author: Connelly, Barry
Relating to the issuance and transfer and use of salvage certificates of title for motor vehicles; amending Article 6687-1 and Article 6687-2 of Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes.
House: Transportation
Withdrawn from calendar
SB 940
70-0 (1987)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to the issuance and transfer and use of salvage certificates of title for motor vehicles; amending Article 6687-1 and Article 6687-2.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 875
69-0 (1985)
Author: Adkisson, TommySponsor: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to certain motor vehicles subject to the Texas Litter Abatement Act.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Health & Human Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 1210
69-0 (1985)
Author: Cain, DavidSponsor: Henderson, Don
Relating to police departments authorized to take possession of abandoned motor vehicles.
House: Transportation Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 1365
69-0 (1985)
Author: Luna, GregorySponsor: Krier, Cynthia
Relating to certain presumptions in the prosecution of theft offenses.
House: Business & Commerce Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SB 393
69-0 (1985)
Author: Lyon, Ted
Relating to the screening and the county regulation of junkyards and automotive wrecking and salvage yards; providing penalties.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to subcommittee
SB 643
69-0 (1985)
Author: Henderson, Don
Amending Article 4477-9a, Sec. 5.01(1) of Vernon's Civil Statutes relating to abandoned motor vehicles; and declaring an emergency.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1283
69-0 (1985)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to certain motor vehicles subject to the Texas Litter Abatement Act.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1420
68-0 (1983)
Author: Schoolcraft, AlanSponsor: Montford, John
Relating to proceedings on offenses regarding certificates of title to motor vehicles.
House: Transportation Senate: State Affairs
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 1894
68-0 (1983)
Author: Hill, Gerald
Relating to abandoned motor vehicles.
House: Business & Commerce
Referred to subcommittee
HB 1953
68-0 (1983)
Author: Craddick, TomSponsor: Traeger, John
Relating to conforming the Texas Litter Abatement Act and related statutes to legislation passed by the 67th Legislature.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SB 885
68-0 (1983)
Author: Montford, John
Relating to procedures for offenses regarding certificates of title to motor vehicles.
House: Transportation Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Committee on Transportation
SB 1025
68-0 (1983)
Author: Sharp, JohnSponsor: Hill, Gerald
Relating to abandoned motor vehicles, including certain motorboats, outboard motors, or vessels.
House: Business & Commerce Senate: State Affairs
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
HB 95
67-0 (1981)
Author: Hudson III, Samuel
Relating to the disposal of abandoned motor vehicles.
House: Transportation
Referred to subcommittee
HB 791
67-0 (1981)
Author: Pierce, GeorgeSponsor: Caperton, Kent
Relating to the custody, storage, removal, and disposal of certain motor vehicles.
House: Transportation Senate: State Affairs
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 1529
67-0 (1981)
Author: Bock II, BennieSponsor: Farabee, Ray
Relating to the regulation of litter.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 2019
67-0 (1981)
Author: Lee, El Franco
Relating to the authorization of incorporated cities or towns to require persons towing vehicles and garagekeepers to giver owners and lienholders certain notices.
House: Transportation
Referred to Committee on Transportation
SB 1256
67-0 (1981)
Author: Caperton, Kent
Relating to the removal and disposal of certain motor vehicles.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Committee on State Affairs
HB 195
66-0 (1979)
Author: Hudson III, Samuel
Relating to the disposal of abandoned motor vehicles.
House: Transportation
Rules suspended
HB 1056
66-0 (1979)
Author: Keller, RaySponsor: Truan, Carlos
Relating to officers who may take possession of abandoned vehicles.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 1343
66-0 (1979)
Author: Caraway, Bill
Relating to regulation of automobile salvage dealers.
House: Transportation
Scheduled for public hearing on . . . . . .
SB 957
66-0 (1979)
Author: Braecklein, BillSponsor: Henderson, Don
Relating to the definition of "abandoned motor vehicle" and to notice concerning an impounded motor vehicle.
House: Transportation Senate: Jurisprudence
Notice given -1 hour to suspend rules to consider
HB 472
65-0 (1977)
Author: Hudson III, Samuel
Relating to the disposal of abandoned motor vehicles.
House: Transportation
Considered by committee in public hearing
HB 831
65-0 (1977)
Author: Smith, Carlyle
Relating to the definition of "junked vehicle"; providing punishment by court fine not to exceed $200 for those who do not abate public nuisances.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Referred to Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs
HB 1246
65-0 (1977)
Author: Bird, Ronald C.
Relating to the payment to registered scrap processors of a bounty for the destruction of motor vehicles; increasing the certificate of title fee to cover the costs of the bounty program with extra funds allocated for certain park acquisition and development.
House: Environmental Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
SB 433
65-0 (1977)
Author: Mauzy, OscarSponsor: Smith, Carlyle
Relating to the definition of "junked vehicle" and a provision in a city or county procedures for complaints in connection with maintaining a nuisance and imposition of penalties for violations.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
90 Day Bill
HB 1180
64-0 (1975)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to the regulation of junkyards.
House: Business & Industry
Reported from committee favorably with amendments
HB 446
63-0 (1973)
Author: Hudson III, Samuel
Relating to the disposal of abandoned motor vehicles; relating to junked vehicles found upon public rights-of-way.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Subcommittee hearing date
HB 592
63-0 (1973)
Author: Wieting, Leroy J.
Relating to the disposition of certain abandoned motor vehicles and other vehicles.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Sent to Calendar Committee
SB 66
63-0 (1973)
Author: Braecklein, BillSponsor: Wieting, Leroy J.
Relating to the disposition of abandoned motor vehicles; providing penalties.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Human Resources
90 Day Bill
SB 104
63-0 (1973)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Relating to the storage of certain antique and special interest vehicles and their parts on the collector's property.
Senate: Human Resources
Sent to subcommittee
HB 121
62-0 (1971)
Author: Denton, Lane
Relating to a tax on abandoned motor vehicles.
HB 719
62-0 (1971)
Author: Kubiak, Dan
Relating to the removal and disposal of abandoned motor vehicles from the public streets and highways of this state; declaring an offense and prescribing a penalty.
HB 1167
62-0 (1971)
HB 1181
62-0 (1971)
Author: Hull, CordellSponsor: Kennard, Don
Relating to certificates of title to certain motor vehicles obtained for salvage.
HB 1396
62-0 (1971)
Author: Ogg, Jack
Relating to the notice to be given to certain persons concerning the existence of certain stored motor vehicles.
HB 805
57-0 (1961)
Author: La Valle, Peter J. "Pete"
Relating to require any person, association of persons, corporate or other customarily engage in the business of obtaining motor vehicles for purposes of scrap, resale of parts therefrom or salvage, to surrender to the State Highway Department all unexpired vehicle license plates and Certificates of Title for such motor vehicles; providing a penalty.
HB 63
55-0 (1957)
Author: Talasek, Reuben Daniel "Rip"
Relating to amending the Penal Code relative to surrender of certificates of title on junked, dismantled, or changed motor vehicles and to procurement of certificates of title on rebuilt or assembled motor vehicles, by making further provisions relative to surrender of certificates of title and by providing a new penalty for violation of the section.
HB 315
55-0 (1957)
Author: Smith, William Landrum "Will"
Relating to making it unlawful for any public official or public employee, or any agent or persons acting in behalf of such public official, to remove, seize, or impound or cause to be removed, seized, or impounded any motor vehicle without due process of law or without the permission of the lawful owner of the vehicle, with certain exceptions; providing a penalty.
HB 606
55-0 (1957)
Author: Bowers, Jr., Robert Lee | et. al.
Relating to requiring the owner, operator or manager of a garage, trailer park, parking lot or other place of business used for the storage or parking of motor vehicles to report the make, the year of manufacture, motor and serial number of any vehicle subject to registration in this State or other State or territory which has been stored, parked or left for a period of more than thirty days to various law enforcement officers; providing penalties.
SB 333
55-0 (1957)
Author: Owen, III, Frank
Relating to requiring storage garages and other similar businesses to report the identity of motor vehicles remaining in storage more than thirty days where there is not a continuing contract of, or agreement for storage, parking or keeping of vehicles, with a known individual; providing a penalty for the violation of this Act.
HB 400
54-0 (1955)
Author: Lane, T. W. "Buckshot" | et. al.
Relating to amending certain Acts to provide for the licensing and regulation of auto wreckers, junk dealers, and rebuilders of motor vehicles for resale; defining the term "Person"; determining who shall obtain a license; providing for annual renewal of such license; placing the administration of the law in the State Highway Department and enumerating its rights, powers, and duties in respect thereto.
HB 569
54-0 (1955)
Author: Jackson, James Horace | et. al.
Relating to requiring storage garages and other similar businesses to report the identity of motor vehicles remaining in storage more than thirty days where there is not a continuing contract or storage with a known individual; providing a penalty for the violation of this act.
HB 677
53-0 (1953)
Author: Meridith, Fred V.
Relating to amending certain Acts to provide for the licensing and regulation of auto wreckers, junk dealers, and rebuilders of motor vehicles for resale; providing a penalty for failing to comply with the provisions of this act and defining such penalty.
HB 357
52-0 (1951)
Author: Stockard, Jerry Todd
Relating to amending certain acts to provide for the licensing and regulation of auto wreckers, junk dealers, and rebuilders of motor vehicles for resale; defining the term "person"; providing who shall obtain a license; providing for annual renewal of such license; placing the administration of the law in the State Highway Department and providing tis rights and duties in respect thereto; providing a penalty for failing to comply with the provisions of this Act and defining such penalty.
HB 764
51-0 (1949)
Author: Parkhouse, George M.
Relating to authorizing the Commissioners Court in all counties in this State having a population of not less than 375,000 according to the last preceding Federal census, to impound for the purpose of inspection, evidence and public safety, any motor vehicle demolished or disabled by reason of a wreck or collision on the public highways or roads in said counties, and which motor vehicle is unable to proceed safely under its own power, or when the occupants, owners or persons last in charge thereof before such wreck or collision are physically unable to drive the said motor vehicle.
HB 92
50-0 (1947)
Author: Templeton, R. L.
Relating to providing for the licensing and regulation of auto wreckers and junk dealers; providing a saving clause; repealing all laws in conflict.
HB 365
34-0 (1915)
Author: Griggs, Robert Sledge
Relating to preventing the willful abandonment of animals and vehicles borrowed or hired from a livery stable owner; making such act a misdemeanor; providing a punishment.