Purchase of catalytic converters.
Houston Code of Ordinances § 7-63.1
in effectSec. 7-63.1 - Purchase of catalytic converters.
(a) It shall be unlawful for any individual or entity other than a metal recycler or other person described by section 1956.123 of the Texas Occupations Code to possess a used catalytic converter that was cut from its original vehicle, rather than unbolted, unless the individual or entity provides the applicable information under subsection (b) of this section. Each catalytic converter in an individual or entity's possession shall constitute a separate offense.
(b) Individuals, except those described in section 1956.123 of the Texas Occupations Code, must provide:
(1) The year, make, model and vehicle identification number for the vehicle from which the catalytic converter was removed;
(2) A copy of the certificate of title or other documentation indicating that the person has an ownership interest in the vehicle from which the catalytic converter was removed; and
(3) Any other information required by chapter 1956 of the Texas Occupations Code.
(Ord. No. 2022-341, § 3, 5-4-2022; Ord. No. 2024-218, § 2, 4-10-2024)
Source: City of Houston, Code of Ordinances and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/tx/houston/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COOR_CH7ANDECOMASCMEPRSEREREBU_ARTIIIMERE_DIV3OPRURE_S7-63.1PUCACOFetched: 10/26/2026