Texas Metals Program
Alert – Important Account Updates Required in TOM
The Department is implementing upcoming enhancements to the Texas Online Metals (TOM) application. Each user will be required to maintain an individual user account that is associated with a unique e-mail address within the TOM application. Starting on October 19, 2026, TOM users will be prompted to create or update their accounts upon accessing the application. All accounts will be required to be updated by November 2, 2026 in order to continue full access to the TOM application.
View additional information about the TOM application update.
OVERVIEW
OVERVIEW
DPS registers and regulates all metal recycling entities (MREs) in Texas under the authority of the Texas Occupations Code, Chapter 1956 and the related administrative rules. DPS licenses businesses, evaluates the eligibility of applicants through criminal history background checks, read more...
LAWS AND REGULATIONS
LAWS AND REGULATIONS
Enabling statutes, administrative rules, and related information may be found here.
LICENSING AND REGISTRATION
LICENSING AND REGISTRATION
Application and renewal instructions and related information may be found here.
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REPORTS AND STATISTICS
REPORTS AND STATISTICS
Reports and statistics, and related information may be found here.