SB 725
bill exempts casual sellers from auto parts recycler rules
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 the removal of license plates and registration insignia.
Caption from analyzed text · version I.
Summary
Incidental recyclers too. The commission writes the rules.
The bill says Texas's used auto parts recycler rules do not apply to people who sell used parts casually, or who recycle parts only as an incidental part of their business, and it tells the state commission to write rules spelling out that exemption. It also requires licensed recyclers to pull all license plates and registration stickers off every vehicle they receive, not just unexpired ones, and to lock the plates up until they destroy them. Occasional and side-business parts sellers fall outside the chapter, while full recyclers take on a broader plate-removal duty starting September 1, 2025.
Labels
Labels: NEVER GOT A HEARING. Filed Jan 7, 2025 and referred to the Senate Business & Commerce committee. No public hearing. The bill died.
Receipt
The receipt
89R-SB725 · 2025-01-07
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ITEM
relating to the regulation of used automotive parts recycling, including the removal of license plates and registration insignia.
WHAT IT DOES
Incidental recyclers too. The commission writes the rules.
The bill says Texas's used auto parts recycler rules do not apply to people who sell used parts casually, or who recycle parts only as an incidental part of their business, and it tells the state commission to write rules spelling out that exemption. It also requires licensed recyclers to pull all license plates and registration stickers off every vehicle they receive, not just unexpired ones, and to lock the plates up until they destroy them. Occasional and side-business parts sellers fall outside the chapter, while full recyclers take on a broader plate-removal duty starting 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 Jan 7, 2025
02/07/2025 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
Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment
Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
LICENSE PLATES
LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF
Text
The text as introduced · 198 words
89R5469 GP-F By: Zaffirini S.B. No. 725 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT relating to the regulation of used automotive parts recycling, including the removal of license plates and registration insignia. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Subchapter A, Chapter 2309, Occupations Code, is amended by adding Section 2309.006 to read as follows: Sec. 2309.006. APPLICABILITY OF CHAPTER TO CASUAL SALE OR INCIDENTAL ENGAGEMENT IN USED AUTOMOTIVE PARTS RECYCLING. (a) This chapter does not apply to a person who engages in the casual sale of used automotive parts or otherwise engages in used automotive parts recycling as an incidental part of the person's business. (b) The commission shall adopt rules to implement Subsection (a). SECTION 2. Section 2309.352, Occupations Code, is amended to read as follows: Sec. 2309.352. REMOVAL OF LICENSE PLATES AND REGISTRATION INSIGNIA . Immediately on receipt of a motor vehicle, a used automotive parts recycler shall: (1) remove any [ unexpired ] license plates and registration insignia from the vehicle; and (2) place the license plates in a secure place until destroyed by the used automotive parts recycler. SECTION 3. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.