SB 2838
bill requiring a title when recyclers buy cars to scrap
Died in committee
Verdict: No flags
Initial review · graded Oct 20, 2026 · Headline, summary and grade are analysis of the bill text, not a finding about any person · How we grade
Caption
relating to the regulation of used automotive parts recycling, including requirements pertaining to vehicle titles.
Caption from analyzed text · version I.
Summary
Signed-over title or other proof, at the moment of purchase.
The bill requires a used auto parts recycler who buys a vehicle to scrap or dismantle it to get a properly signed-over title, or other ownership proof the Department of Motor Vehicles accepts, at the moment of purchase. It then requires the recycler to turn that document in to the Department of Motor Vehicles within 30 days and keep the department's receipt for three years, and it updates the old agency name. It also repeals two existing provisions, Section 2309.301(d) and Section 2309.357 of the Occupations Code, and the change takes effect September 1, 2025.
Labels
Labels: NEVER GOT A HEARING. Filed Mar 14, 2025 and referred to the Senate Business & Commerce committee. No public hearing. The bill died.
Receipt
The receipt
89R-SB2838 · 2025-03-14
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ITEM
relating to the regulation of used automotive parts recycling, including requirements pertaining to vehicle titles.
WHAT IT DOES
Signed-over title or other proof, at the moment of purchase.
The bill requires a used auto parts recycler who buys a vehicle to scrap or dismantle it to get a properly signed-over title, or other ownership proof the Department of Motor Vehicles accepts, at the moment of purchase. It then requires the recycler to turn that document in to the Department of Motor Vehicles within 30 days and keep the department's receipt for three years, and it updates the old agency name. It also repeals two existing provisions, Section 2309.301(d) and Section 2309.357 of the Occupations Code, and the change takes effect September 1, 2025.
CHARGES
[ ] NONE FOUND
TOTAL
No fiscal note in the loaded record.
HISTORY
- Received by the Secretary of the Senate
- Filed
- Read first time
- Referred to Business & Commerce
FILED UNDER
No verified beat found.
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CAMPAIGN PAID FOR BY
CAMPAIGN PAID FOR BY
Donors
Not tied to this bill.
Sources
The author's campaign account only. Own money and internal transfers are separate on the member page.
Derived itemized flow · Jul 1, 2024 to Oct 23, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Killam Development Ltd.$72,700.00
Killam Development Ltd.
$72,700.00
- Cash
- $10,000.00
- Paid by others
- $62,700.00
- Total
- $72,700.00
Also funds 3 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Dec 9, 2024 to Sep 28, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Name match, not a verified identity: normalized filed name and state.
Sources
Derived itemized flow · Dec 16, 2025 to Aug 20, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Report IDs: 101011018, 101057658.
Texas Trial Lawyers Association PAC$60,000.00
Texas Trial Lawyers Association PAC
$60,000.00
- Cash
- $60,000.00
- Paid by others
- $0.00
- Total
- $60,000.00
Also funds 137 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Jul 24, 2024 to Oct 23, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
TEC account match.
TeamSources
Derived itemized flow · Nov 11, 2024 to Aug 31, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Report IDs: 100959783, 100987492, 101011018, 101035338, 101057658.
Missing data does not establish zero giving. Display amounts are rounded.
Killam Development Ltd.
$72,700.00
- Cash
- $10,000.00
- Paid by others
- $62,700.00
- Total
- $72,700.00
Also funds 3 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Dec 9, 2024 to Sep 28, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Name match, not a verified identity: normalized filed name and state.
Sources
Derived itemized flow · Dec 16, 2025 to Aug 20, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Report IDs: 101011018, 101057658.
Texas Trial Lawyers Association PAC
$60,000.00
- Cash
- $60,000.00
- Paid by others
- $0.00
- Total
- $60,000.00
Also funds 137 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Jul 24, 2024 to Oct 23, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
TEC account match.
TeamSources
Derived itemized flow · Nov 11, 2024 to Aug 31, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Report IDs: 100959783, 100987492, 101011018, 101035338, 101057658.
Votes
No floor vote loaded for this bill.
Fiscal
No fiscal note in the loaded record.
How this was graded
Analysis of text version I by claude-opus-5-5, Oct 20, 2026, against the published rubric.
Sources
Texas Senate · Filed Mar 14, 2025
04/07/2025 S Referred to Business & Commerce
Texas Legislature Online · Introduced
Data snapshot Oct 26, 2026 at 4:20 AM CDT. Grades, charges, quotes and corrections follow the published record.
Senate committee · Business & Commerce · Final status: Died in committee
Subjects
Environment--Recycling
Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment
Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
SALVAGE YARDS & SALVAGE DEALERS
MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
Text
The text as introduced · 338 words
By: Zaffirini S.B. No. 2838 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT relating to the regulation of used automotive parts recycling, including requirements pertaining to vehicle titles. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Section 2309.301, Occupations Code, is amended by amending the heading and Subsections (a) through (c) to read as follows: Sec. 2309.301. DUTIES [ ON ACQUISITION OF SALVAGE MOTOR ] CONCERNING VEHICLE TITLES . (a) A used automotive parts recycler who acquires ownership of a motor vehicle, nonrepairable motor vehicle, or salvage motor vehicle for the purpose of dismantling, scrapping, or destroying the vehicle shall at the time of acquisition obtain a properly assigned title from the previous owner of the vehicle, or other evidence of ownership acceptable to the Department of Motor Vehicles in accordance with Subchapter E, Chapter 501, Transportation Code . (b) The [ A ] used automotive parts recycler [ who acquires ownership of a motor vehicle, nonrepairable motor vehicle, or salvage motor vehicle for the purpose of dismantling, scrapping, or destroying the motor vehicle, ] shall, before the 31st day after the date of acquiring the motor vehicle, submit to the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles [ Transportation ] the [ a properly assigned manufacturer's certificate of origin, regular certificate of title, nonrepairable vehicle title, salvage vehicle title, other ] ownership document described in Subsection (a) [ , or comparable out-of-state ownership document for the motor vehicle ]. (c) After receiving the [ title or ] ownership document, the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles [ Transportation ] shall issue the used automotive parts recycler a receipt for the [ manufacturer's certificate of origin, regular certificate of title, nonrepairable vehicle title, salvage vehicle title, other ownership document, or comparable out-of-state ] ownership document. The used automotive parts recycler shall maintain a copy of the receipt for a period of three years from the date of issuance. SECTION 2. Sections 2309.301(d) and 2309.357, Occupations Code, are repealed. SECTION 3. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.