TX SB575

Creates a new criminal offense (Section 16.021, Penal Code) for intentionally interfering with, disrupting, or modifying motor fuel metering devices or unattended payment terminals at gas stations

Criminalizes the manufacturing, assembling, possessing, or selling of "motor fuel manipulation devices" designed to alter fuel pumps or payment terminals for unlawful purposes

Makes it illegal to knowingly benefit from fuel pump tampering or the sale of manipulation devices

Classifies violations as a second-degree felony

Provides affirmative defenses for authorized service technicians, Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation employees, and law enforcement officers acting in their official capacity

Adds this new offense to the list of predicate crimes under Texas organized crime statutes (Section 71.02), allowing enhanced prosecution when committed as part of criminal street gang or organized criminal activity

Takes effect September 1, 2025, applying only to offenses committed on or after that date