{"id":45546,"date":"2022-08-23T08:19:49","date_gmt":"2022-08-23T08:19:49","guid":{"rendered":" https:\/\/dev.way.com\/blog\/?p=45546"},"modified":"2022-08-23T08:58:16","modified_gmt":"2022-08-23T08:58:16","slug":"catalytic-converter-theft-laws-texas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.way.com\/journal\/catalytic-converter-theft-laws-texas\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Catalytic Converter Theft Laws: What You Should Know"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Over the past few years, there has been a steady rise in catalytic converter theft in Texas. To combat this crime, Texas lawmakers passed a law. This law makes it a crime to steal, buy, or sell a stolen catalytic converter in Texas.\u00a0<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Have you ever been alarmed by the loud roaring noise from your car? You have? You must know that you&#8217;re among many people who&#8217;ve also encountered this problem.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Therefore, in this article, we&#8217;ll talk about the laws of catalytic converter theft in Texas. We&#8217;ll also answer some of the most common questions about this strange yet painful (for car owners) trend.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-45547 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.way.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/MicrosoftTeams-image-10.png\" alt=\"Catalytic converter theft Texas\" width=\"794\" height=\"294\" srcset=\"http:\/\/wordwblog02.way.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/MicrosoftTeams-image-10.png 794w, http:\/\/wordwblog02.way.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/MicrosoftTeams-image-10-300x111.png 300w, http:\/\/wordwblog02.way.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/MicrosoftTeams-image-10-768x284.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 794px) 100vw, 794px\" \/><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #e71346;color:#e71346\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #e71346;color:#e71346\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.way.com\/journal\/catalytic-converter-theft-laws-texas\/#Laws_regarding_Catalytic_Converter_theft_in_Texas\" >Laws regarding Catalytic Converter theft in Texas<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.way.com\/journal\/catalytic-converter-theft-laws-texas\/#How_will_the_Texas_catalytic_converter_laws_help_curb_theft\" >How will the Texas catalytic converter laws help curb theft?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.way.com\/journal\/catalytic-converter-theft-laws-texas\/#Is_it_illegal_to_drive_without_Catalytic_Converter_in_Texas\" >Is it illegal to drive without Catalytic Converter in Texas?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.way.com\/journal\/catalytic-converter-theft-laws-texas\/#Are_there_any_penalties_for_driving_without_Catalytic_Converter_in_Texas\" >Are there any penalties for driving without Catalytic Converter in Texas?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.way.com\/journal\/catalytic-converter-theft-laws-texas\/#Statistics_of_Catalytic_Converter_theft_in_Texas\" >Statistics of Catalytic Converter theft in Texas<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.way.com\/journal\/catalytic-converter-theft-laws-texas\/#Affordable_Car_Insurance_through_Waycom\" >Affordable Car Insurance through Way.com<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Laws_regarding_Catalytic_Converter_theft_in_Texas\"><\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Laws regarding Catalytic Converter theft in Texas<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><strong>In Texas, it is now a felony to steal a catalytic converter.<\/strong> In June 2021, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed House Bill 4110, which made it a state jail felony to steal, buy, or sell a stolen catalytic converter.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">A state felony can get you six months to two years in state prison and a fine of up to $10,000. In addition, if a person has been convicted of stealing a catalytic converter in Texas, they face a third-degree felony, which is punishable by 2 to 10 years in prison.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-45551 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.way.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Depositphotos_163507362_XL-min-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"In Texas, it is now a felony to steal a catalytic converter.\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"http:\/\/wordwblog02.way.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Depositphotos_163507362_XL-min-1024x683.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/wordwblog02.way.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Depositphotos_163507362_XL-min-300x200.jpg 300w, http:\/\/wordwblog02.way.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Depositphotos_163507362_XL-min-768x513.jpg 768w, http:\/\/wordwblog02.way.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Depositphotos_163507362_XL-min-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, http:\/\/wordwblog02.way.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Depositphotos_163507362_XL-min-2048x1367.jpg 2048w, http:\/\/wordwblog02.way.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Depositphotos_163507362_XL-min-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_will_the_Texas_catalytic_converter_laws_help_curb_theft\"><\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">How will the Texas catalytic converter laws help curb theft? <\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><strong>The new law requires, among other things, that people who sell catalytic converters give the year, make, model, and vehicle identification number of the car from which the part was taken.<\/strong> It also says that <a href=\" https:\/\/dev.way.com\/blog\/importance-of-recycling-catalytic-converters\/\">places that recycle metal<\/a> must get a thumbprint from the person who sells them a catalytic converter. You could be breaking the law if you don&#8217;t follow these rules.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Any new catalytic converter in Texas must be either an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) item or an EPA-approved aftermarket part<\/strong>. In addition, any car equipped with a system must maintain that system to the original specifications. In addition to being valuable and simple to steal, catalytic converters are necessary for regulating your car&#8217;s emissions. Consequently, the majority of states have enacted legislation governing their replacement.<\/p>\n<p>Here, we will review the laws governing catalytic converters theft under Texas and federal law.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-45550 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.way.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/C001124-min-1024x793.jpg\" alt=\"A catalytic converter is a device on the underside of a car that looks like a muffler. This device helps cut down on harmful emissions from the car's engine.\" width=\"640\" height=\"496\" srcset=\"http:\/\/wordwblog02.way.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/C001124-min-1024x793.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/wordwblog02.way.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/C001124-min-300x232.jpg 300w, http:\/\/wordwblog02.way.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/C001124-min-768x595.jpg 768w, http:\/\/wordwblog02.way.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/C001124-min-1536x1190.jpg 1536w, http:\/\/wordwblog02.way.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/C001124-min-2048x1586.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_illegal_to_drive_without_Catalytic_Converter_in_Texas\"><\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Is it illegal to drive without Catalytic Converter in Texas?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Yes. As per Texas Motor vehicle laws, all vehicles must fulfill federal pollution control regulations. Therefore, any vehicle with an emissions control system must be kept in excellent condition and cannot be tampered with.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_there_any_penalties_for_driving_without_Catalytic_Converter_in_Texas\"><\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Are there any penalties for driving without Catalytic Converter in Texas?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">As per laws relating to the catalytic converter in Texas, driving without one will incur penalties. Each violation is punishable by a maximum fine of $25000. In addition to the possibility of punishment, not having an active catalytic converter will lead you to fail emissions testing, which can result in additional penalties.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Statistics_of_Catalytic_Converter_theft_in_Texas\"><\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Statistics of Catalytic Converter theft in Texas<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">In the first five months of 2021, catalytic converter thefts were reported by almost 8000 Texans. A 33% increase from 2019 and a massive increase of 380% from the 1254 thefts reported in 2018 add up to these numbers for 2020. <\/span><a href=\" https:\/\/dev.way.com\/blog\/catalytic-converter-theft-in-houston\/\">Houston law enforcement<\/a> has also received complaints about catalytic converter thefts in the Bush Intercontinental Airport parking lot.<\/p>\n<p>JFK has experienced at least 55 occurrences between January and June of 2022, according to data from the Houston police department. It appears that this has been an ongoing problem.<\/p>\n<p>If this worries you, you can use our parking guide to get <a href=\"https:\/\/www.way.com\/parking\/\/29.9461623\/-95.3319906\/John-F-Kennedy-Blvd\/\">safer and more affordable parking garages near Bush Intercontinental Airport<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Affordable_Car_Insurance_through_Waycom\"><\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Affordable Car Insurance through Way.com<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Does your car insurance cover catalytic converter theft? <a href=\" https:\/\/dev.way.com\/blog\/does-insurance-cover-catalytic-converter-theft\/\">It is a big blatant Yes<\/a>!<\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Don&#8217;t have comprehensive insurance on your car? You should add it unquestionably to your policy right away. <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><a href=\" https:\/\/dev.way.com\/blog\/zoom-your-way-to-a-new-car-insurance-policy-in-minutes\/\">We have a solution for you<\/a> if you don&#8217;t have comprehensive coverage because you don&#8217;t want your premiums to increase!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">If you live in <a href=\" https:\/\/dev.way.com\/blog\/penalties-of-driving-in-texas-without-a-car-insurance\/\">Texas<\/a>, you won&#8217;t have to look very hard to find insurance companies. Many insurance companies offer good coverage.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">With <a href=\" https:\/\/dev.way.com\/blog\/get-the-best-and-affordable-car-insurance-through-your-way-app\/\">Way.com, you can compare prices from over 50 of the best insurance companies<\/a>, like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.way.com\/auto-insurance\/state-farm-vs-nationwide\">Nationwide or State Farm<\/a>, and more in less than a minute. So don&#8217;t<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0feel stuck with just one car insurance company. <a href=\" https:\/\/dev.way.com\/blog\/get-the-car-insurance-you-deserve-through-way\/\">With Way.com, you have options<\/a>. We&#8217;ll <a href=\" https:\/\/dev.way.com\/blog\/get-fair-car-insurance-rates-through-way-com\/\">help you find the best<\/a> policy and rates for your needs.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Here&#8217;s more info on\u00a0<\/span><\/em><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.way.com\/airport-parking\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">top-rated airport parking<\/span><\/em><\/a><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">,\u00a0<\/span><\/em><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.way.com\/cities\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">the best parking spots in your city<\/span><\/em><\/a><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, affordable\u00a0<\/span><\/em><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.way.com\/auto-insurance\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">auto insurance<\/span><\/em><\/a><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, easy\u00a0<\/span><\/em><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.way.com\/auto-refinance\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">auto refinance<\/span><\/em><\/a><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, and\u00a0<\/span><\/em><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.way.com\/car-wash-near-me\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">high-quality car washes near you<\/span><\/em><\/a><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Over the past few years, there has been a steady rise in catalytic converter theft in Texas. To combat this crime, Texas lawmakers passed a law. This law makes it a crime to steal, buy, or sell a stolen catalytic converter in Texas.\u00a0 Have you ever been alarmed by the loud roaring noise from your&hellip; <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.way.com\/journal\/catalytic-converter-theft-laws-texas\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Texas Catalytic Converter Theft Laws: What You Should Know<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":46,"featured_media":45548,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[5277,5276],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-45546","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-theft","category-catalytic-converter","entry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v20.3 (Yoast SEO v28.0) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Texas Catalytic Converter Theft Laws: What You Should Know<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"To combat this crime, Texas lawmakers passed a law. 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