A bill that would create penalties for catalytic converter theft now awaits Governor Greg Abbott’s signature.
” would create criminal penalties for catalytic converter thefts and allow prosecutors the possibility of treating the theft as organized crime.
RELATED: Bill named in honor of Harris County deputy killed by catalytic converter thieves passes Texas legislatureZarzoza-Almendarez spoke at the Legislature advocating for SB 224, which was written by State Senator Carol Alvarado, District 6 . Alvarado said she and other lawmakers heard from law enforcement across the state about how they couldn’t arrest people with dozens of catalytic converters.Class C, B, or A misdemeanor if the damages are between $100 to $2,500.A third-degree, second-degree or first-degree felony for damages exceeding $30,000.
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