Sam Memmolo

LEGISLATIVE ALERT - Texas
Introduces 2 Restrictive Inoperable Vehicle Bills

Two bills have been introduced in Texas that would further restrict the ability of Texas vehicle hobbyists from maintaining inoperable vehicles on private property.

1. The first bill (H.B. 1129) allows municipalities to enforce land-use regulations that would affect vehicle storage and parking.   -  see update

2. The second (H.B. 1773) allows municipalities and counties to adopt ordinances that impose additional requirements on "junked vehicles."
Under current Texas law, "junked vehicles" are defined as those vehicles with an expired license or an invalid inspection certificate and are inoperable for more than 30 days on private property.
As you may know, having a "junked vehicle" in Texas can open hobbyists up to fines and possible removal of valuable project and parts cars by local officials.

We Urge You to Contact Your State Legislators in Opposition to These Bills

  H.B.1129 and H.B.1773 would give local authorities an inordinate amount of power in determining the disposition of project cars.

  H.B.1129 and H.B.1773 would make it even more difficult for Texas hobbyists to work on collector vehicles on private property.

  H.B.1129 and H.B.1773 demonstrate a lack of understanding of the vehicle hobby and the rights of hobbyists.

Texans, please Contact your state legislators in Austin immediately by mail, phone, fax or e-mail in opposition to these two bills. These bills trample on the rights of vehicle enthusiasts and collectors in Texas.

If you need assistance in determining who your legislators are and their contact information, please contact the Texas Legislature's General Information Line at 512 463-4630.
This information can also be obtained by calling the SEMA Washington, D.C. office at 202 783-6007 ext. 39
or log on to http://www.enjoythedrive.com/legislative/contact_legislator.asp

 Please be certain to include your name and address on your correspondence.

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