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TX HB201

Bill

Status

Passed

6/20/2025

Primary Sponsor

Mary Perez

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands the Texas Financial Crimes Intelligence Center's jurisdiction to include motor fuel theft in addition to its existing card fraud responsibilities

  • Adds new definitions for "motor fuel manipulation device" (mechanisms used to tamper with fuel meters or payment terminals) and "motor fuel theft" (theft qualifying for an affirmative finding under Article 42.019, Code of Criminal Procedure)

  • Expands the definition of "skimmer" to explicitly include credit card shimmers

  • Authorizes the center to assist law enforcement agencies with detecting motor fuel manipulation devices, responding when such devices are found, and serving as a centralized collection point for motor fuel theft information

  • Permits grant recipients to use funds for public outreach regarding motor fuel theft prevention, in addition to existing card fraud prevention activities

  • Takes effect September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to the financial crimes intelligence center.

Financial

Last Action

Effective on 9/1/25

6/20/2025

Committee Referrals

State Affairs5/12/2025
Criminal Justice5/1/2025
Pensions, Investments & Financial Services2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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