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A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
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AN ACT
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relating to the definition of a junked vehicle under the public |
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nuisance law. |
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BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: |
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SECTION 1. Section 683.071, Transportation Code, is amended |
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to read as follows: |
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Sec. 683.071. DEFINITION. In this subchapter, "junked |
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vehicle" means a vehicle that is self-propelled and: |
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(1) is missing a [does not have] lawfully attached [to
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it]: |
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(A) [an] unexpired license plate; or [and] |
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(B) [a] valid motor vehicle inspection |
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certificate; and |
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(2) is: |
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(A) wrecked, dismantled or partially dismantled, |
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or discarded; or |
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(B) inoperable and has remained inoperable for |
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more than: |
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(i) 72 consecutive hours, if the vehicle is |
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on public property; or |
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(ii) 30 consecutive days, if the vehicle is |
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on private property. |
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SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2009. |