{"data":{"id":"us-tx/tex.-occupations-code-1956.0321","jurisdiction":"us-tx","citation":"Tex. Occupations Code § 1956.0321","heading":"ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS REGARDING PURCHASE OF CATALYTIC CONVERTER.","body":"(a) In addition to the requirements of Section 1956.032, a person attempting to sell a catalytic converter to a metal recycling entity shall provide to the metal recycling entity:\n(1) the year, make, model, and vehicle identification number for the vehicle from which the catalytic converter was removed; and\n(2) a copy of the certificate of title or other documentation indicating that the person has an ownership interest in the vehicle described by Subdivision (1).\n(b) A metal recycling entity may not purchase a catalytic converter from a seller who does not comply with the requirements of Subsection (a).\n(c) A metal recycling entity may not purchase a catalytic converter unless the entity determines that the catalytic converter is consistent with the manufacturer's specifications for a catalytic converter from the vehicle for which the seller provided information under Subsection (a)(1).\n(d) A metal recycling entity shall mark, in the manner prescribed by the commission by rule, each catalytic converter purchased by the entity with a unique number.\n(e) A metal recycling entity shall keep an accurate electronic record or an accurate and legible written record of each purchase of a catalytic converter made in the course of the entity's business. The record must be in English and include:\n(1) the information required by Section 1956.033;\n(2) the vehicle information provided under Subsection (a)(1);\n(3) a copy of the documentation described by Subsection (a)(2); and\n(4) the unique number marked on the catalytic converter under Subsection (d).\nAdded by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1040 (H.B. 4110), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2021.","path":["OCCUPATIONS CODE","TITLE 12. PRACTICES AND TRADES RELATED TO WATER, HEALTH, AND SAFETY","SUBTITLE B. PRACTICES RELATED TO HEALTH AND SAFETY","CHAPTER 1956. METAL RECYCLING ENTITIES","SUBCHAPTER A-3. PRACTICE BY CERTIFICATE HOLDERS"],"source_url":"https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/OC/htm/OC.1956.htm#1956.0321","current_through":"89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-08-27T01:47:31Z","sha256":"c082abcc66cd5c5681ead8ee5bc41e86b3c5c55d92ffe8af1f33b1d7341c677f","source_id":"us-tx","stale":false,"prev":"us-tx/tex.-occupations-code-1956.032","next":"us-tx/tex.-occupations-code-1956.033"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}