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Texas 89th Legislature

Abandoned & Junked Vehicles

1
Bills Enacted
1
Critical Urgency
1
Bill Authors

1 high-impact bill requires immediate attention. 1 bills have bipartisan support.

High-Impact Bills

1 bill requires immediate attention

HB5436
Critical

Relating to an exception to the titling requirement for certain motor vehicles; creating a criminal offense; providing for a fee.

Abandoned & Junked Vehicles Filing Activity

Bills FiledPeak: Mar 14
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1 days with filingsMar 14 - Mar 14
1
House Bills
1
Regular
100%
Republican

Compliance & Cost

Compliance Urgency
critical1
Cost Impact
low1

Leading Authors

1.Rep. Keith Bell(R)
1

Enforcing Agencies

Local Law Enforcement Agencies1
County Tax Assessor-Collectors1
Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV)1

Related Subject Areas

Environment--recycling(1)Secondhand Metal(1)Environment(1)Vehicles & Traffic--general(1)Vehicles & Traffic(1)County Tax Assessor-collectors(1)Crimes--miscellaneous(1)Crimes(1)

All Bills (1)

HB5436

Relating to an exception to the titling requirement for certain motor vehicles; creating a criminal offense; providing for a fee.

Relating to an exception to the titling requirement for certain motor vehicles; creating a criminal offense; providing for a fee.

Author: Keith BellRegular Session

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Texas laws on abandoned & junked vehicles passed in 2025?
The Texas 89th Legislature enacted 1 laws related to abandoned & junked vehicles. These bills were authored by 1 different legislators and address various aspects of abandoned & junked vehicles policy in Texas.
Did abandoned & junked vehicles bills originate in the Texas House or Senate?
Abandoned & Junked Vehicles legislation from the 89th Legislature includes 1 House bills. Both chambers contributed significant legislation on this topic.
Which Texas legislators authored the most abandoned & junked vehicles bills?
The leading authors of abandoned & junked vehicles legislation include Rep. Keith Bell (R) with 1 bills. These lawmakers have demonstrated particular focus on abandoned & junked vehicles issues during the 89th Legislature.
How urgent are the compliance requirements for abandoned & junked vehicles legislation?
Among the 1 abandoned & junked vehicles bills enacted, 1 have critical compliance urgency and 0 have moderate urgency. Businesses should prioritize reviewing high-urgency bills for immediate compliance planning.
What subjects are related to abandoned & junked vehicles in Texas law?
Abandoned & Junked Vehicles legislation frequently overlaps with Environment--recycling, Secondhand Metal, Environment. Bills often address multiple related policy areas, so reviewing these connected subjects may provide additional context.
Is there bipartisan support for abandoned & junked vehicles legislation in Texas?
Yes, 1 of the 1 abandoned & junked vehicles bills (100%) have bipartisan sponsorship, with both Republican and Democrat sponsors. This indicates areas of cross-party agreement on abandoned & junked vehicles policy.
When do Texas abandoned & junked vehicles laws from the 89th Legislature take effect?
Most Texas legislation takes effect September 1, 2025, unless otherwise specified. Some abandoned & junked vehicles bills may have immediate effective dates or delayed implementation schedules. Review individual bills for specific effective dates and compliance deadlines.
Legislative data provided by LegiScanLast updated: November 25, 2025

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