Tex. Occupations Code § 2310.057: USE OF INCORRECT MOTOR FUEL METERING DEVICE.

(a) A person commits an offense if the person or the person's representative or agent knowingly uses an incorrect measuring device in:

(1) buying or selling motor fuel;

(2) computing a charge for services rendered based on measure; or

(3) determining the measure of motor fuel, if a charge is made for the determination.

(b) For the purpose of this section, a measuring device is incorrect if it:

(1) does not conform as closely as practicable to the official standards;

(2) is not accurate;

(3) is of a construction that is not reasonably permanent in adjustment or does not correctly repeat its indications;

(4) facilitates the perpetration of fraud; or

(5) does not conform to the specifications and tolerances under Section 2310.107.

Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1219 (S.B. 2119), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2020.

Amended by:

Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 337 (S.B. 246), Sec. 9, eff. September 1, 2023.