Senate Bill 432 would make it a state jail felony for anyone who is found in possession of a stolen catalytic converter. So even if a thief isn't caught in the act, there would still be consequences. The bill does have protections for special circumstances.
"For businesses that are regularly and in good faith in possession of catalytic converters in the course of their normal course and operation of business such as repair shops, metal recycling," Middleton said."And over the last three years, 24/7 that's all I've dealt with is catalytic converters. It's nightmare," said Harris County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Fred Parsons.
Following Flor's powerful testimony, the committee voted unanimously to send the catalytic converter bill to the full senate with a favorable recommendation.
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