News and Updates

Jan 31, 2013

The online renewal process for Metal Recycling Entity (MRE) certificates will be available beginning on Feb. 22, 2013. Each MRE statutory agent will receive an email approximately 45 days before expiration. The email will provide directions for completing the renewal application.  Questions regarding Metals Recycling may be directed to Contact Us, select “Metals” and complete the email form below.  

Previous News & Updates


01/01/12

New Legislation - Burned Insulated Communications Wire
Senate Bill 694 (§8), amending Texas Occupations Code §§1956.032(a)(5)and(h)(approximately page 10 of document) enacted by the 82nd Texas Legislature, includes language about recycling whole or partially burned insulated communications wire.


10/05/11

Legislative Changes
Senate Bill 694, enacted by the 82nd Texas Legislature, adds several items to the list of regulated metals.  Effective September 1, 2011 all transactions involving these materials are required to be recorded and reported in the same manner as all other previously regulated transactions.  ...Read more


08/08/11

Attention Texas Metals Recycling Entity Dealers
On February 22, 2011, the Texas Department of Public Safety has introduced a new Web-based application process for the required registration of all Metals Recycling Entities conducting business within the State of Texas...Read more