Texas § 2310.057 USE OF INCORRECT MOTOR FUEL METERING DEVICE.

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§ 2310.057 — USE OF INCORRECT MOTOR FUEL METERING DEVICE.

Texas § 2310.057

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Tex. Occupations Code Code Ann. § 2310.057 (2026).

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Sec. 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 .

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Sec. 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 .

Legislative History

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.