House Bill No. 1462 seeks to grant certain counties in Texas the authority to regulate junkyards, automotive wrecking and salvage yards, and recycling businesses. Specifically, the bill introduces a new section, 234.0025, to the Local Government Code, which applies to counties that contain a municipality with a population of 500,000 or more and are located on an international border. Under this new provision, the commissioners court of such counties may issue orders to regulate these operations in unincorporated areas, ensuring that their regulations do not conflict with existing laws governing these businesses, including those outlined in Chapters 391, 396, or 397 of the Transportation Code.

The bill is designed to enhance local governance over these types of businesses while maintaining consistency with state regulations. It is set to take effect immediately upon receiving a two-thirds majority vote from both houses of the legislature; otherwise, it will become effective on September 1, 2025.

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