TDLR is planning both an advisory board meeting and a summit for August 22nd at 10:00 AM. The summit is to address the issue of catalytic converter theft prevention and the implementation of SB 224. The plan is to hold both of them over Webex, with presenters having access to present through Webex, and the public having the ability to ask questions and chime in via the Poll Everywhere platform.

MIDLAND, TEXAS (KMID/KPEJ) – Senate bill 1083 is looking to create default parts for vehicles that require repairs in the Texas. If this were to pass, there would be a rise in insurance premiums, auto repair costs as well as a decline in jobs.

In 2009, Texas finally recognied its state auto recycling industry with its own department, thanks in large part to Brude Orand, Vice President of A1 Partsmart in Autin, Texas and chair of the TARA legislative committee

Stoney Rutledge and Paul Delaney, co-owners od Late Model Import in Haltom City, Texas couldn't be more different. Aside from both bring former vice presidents for GreenLeaf Auto Recyclers, they are two opposite sides of the same coin.

If asked to make a guess as to the location of the oldest automobile salvage yard in the United States, the answer might be Detroit or Dearborn or someplace well-known for automotive manufacturing. Although a good guess, that answer would be wrong. It’s Houston, TX. The Auto Parts Company, as it was known when established in 1910 by Johnny Frank and his brother J. Will Frank, is considered the oldest auto salvage yard in the country.

At 91, Norm Dulaney, President and Owner of Dulaney Auto & Truck Parts, Amarillo, Texas comes to work everyday and is active in the industry.

Congress is considering federal vehicle retirement legislation that may restrict your ability to sell recycled parts! ARA urges members to contact your U.S. senators and U.S. house members..