Texas HB201 enhances the Financial Crimes Intelligence Center's role in combating card fraud and motor fuel theft.

Texas HB201 amends the Occupations Code to strengthen the Financial Crimes Intelligence Center's efforts against card fraud and motor fuel theft. The bill defines "motor fuel theft" and "skimmer" and allows grant recipients to use funds for removing skimmers, upgrading fraud deterrence equipment, training, and public outreach. The Center must now include a detailed plan for combating these crimes in its reports, and it can assist law enforcement agencies with expertise. The bill takes effect September 1, 2025.

Texas HB201 enhances the Financial Crimes Intelligence Center's role in combating card fraud and motor fuel theft.

Texas HB201 amends the Occupations Code to strengthen the Financial Crimes Intelligence Center's efforts against card fraud and motor fuel theft. The bill defines "motor fuel theft" and "skimmer" and allows grant recipients to use funds for removing skimmers, upgrading fraud deterrence equipment, training, and public outreach. The Center must now include a detailed plan for combating these crimes in its reports, and it can assist law enforcement agencies with expertise. The bill takes effect September 1, 2025.