TX SB2228

Expands the Texas Financial Crimes Intelligence Center's jurisdiction to include motor fuel theft in addition to card fraud, making it the state's primary coordinating entity for both types of criminal activity

Adds new statutory definitions for "motor fuel manipulation device" (mechanisms used to alter fuel metering devices or payment terminals for unlawful purposes) and "motor fuel theft" (theft offenses qualifying for an affirmative finding under the Code of Criminal Procedure)

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

Authorizes the center to provide assistance to law enforcement and governmental agencies on request for any matter within the center's expertise

Requires the center's annual report to include assessments, statistics, and operational plans addressing motor fuel theft alongside card fraud, and allows grant recipients to use funds for public outreach on motor fuel theft