The bill, S.B. No. 1166, amends the Local Government Code by adding Section 234.0025, which grants certain counties the authority to regulate junkyards, automotive wrecking and salvage yards, and recycling businesses. This new regulation applies specifically to counties that contain a municipality with a population of 500,000 or more and are located on an international border. The commissioners court of such counties can 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 provide local governments with the necessary tools to manage and oversee these types of businesses effectively, while also maintaining consistency with state regulations. It will take effect immediately if it receives a two-thirds majority vote in both houses of the legislature; otherwise, it will become effective on September 1, 2025.

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