HB316

Relating to creating a criminal offense for interfering with a motor fuel metering device or motor fuel unattended payment terminal and the prosecution of certain organized criminal activity.

Introduced·11/12/24

Texas HB316 creates a criminal offense for interfering with motor fuel metering devices or unattended payment terminals.

Texas HB316 amends the Penal Code to establish a criminal offense for interfering with motor fuel metering devices or motor fuel unattended payment terminals. The bill defines "motor fuel manipulation device" and outlines the penalties for intentionally intercepting, disrupting, modifying, or manufacturing such devices. It also addresses offenses committed by members of criminal organizations. The law takes effect on September 1, 2025.

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Where it stands

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In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Apr 3, 2025

10:30 AM

House Criminal Jurisprudence Committee Hearing

History

May 13, 2025

House

Placed on General State Calendar

May 11, 2025

House

Considered in Calendars

May 10, 2025

House

Committee report sent to Calendars