Texas legislative alert

["KStevenson" <k.st@xxxxxxx>]

Two bills have been introduced in Texas that would further restrict the
ability of Texas vehicle hobbyists from maintaining inoperable vehicles
on private property. The first bill (H.B. 1129) allows municipalities to
enforce land-use regulations that would affect vehicle storage and
parking. The second (H.B. 1773) allows municipalities and counties to
adopt ordinances that impose additional requirements on "junked
vehicles." Under current Texas law, "junked vehicles" are defined as
those vehicles with an expired license or an invalid inspection
certificate and are inoperable for more than 30 days on private
property. As you may know, having a "junked vehicle" in Texas can open
hobbyists up to fines and possible removal of valuable project and parts
cars by local officials. 

We Urge You to Contact Your State Legislators in Opposition to These
Bills

*	H.B. 1129 and H.B. 1773 would give local authorities an
inordinate amount of power in determining the disposition of project
cars. 
*	H.B. 1129 and H.B. 1773 would make it even more difficult for
Texas hobbyists to work on collector vehicles on private property. 
*	H.B. 1129 and H.B. 1773 demonstrate a lack of understanding of
the vehicle hobby and the rights of hobbyists.

Contact your state legislators in Austin immediately by mail, phone, fax
or e-mail in opposition to these two bills. These bills trample on the
rights of vehicle enthusiasts and collectors in Texas. If you need
assistance in determining who your legislators are and their contact
information, please contact the Texas Legislature's General Information
Line at 512/463-4630 or you can access this information via the Hagerty
Protection Network website, "Advocacy Avenue" section at
http://www.hagerty.com/advocacy/adv_sections.asp?z=contact
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