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TX SB988
Bill
Status
3/31/2025
Primary Sponsor
Paul Bettencourt
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AI Summary
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Elevates criminal mischief involving impairment or disruption of retail motor fuel pumps or electric vehicle charging stations to a third-degree felony, regardless of the amount of pecuniary loss caused
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Defines "retail motor fuel pump" as any device or equipment at a retail facility designed for dispensing motor fuel
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Defines "electric vehicle charging station" broadly to include Level 1, Level 2, and DC fast charging stations, whether publicly or privately owned, along with supporting electrical infrastructure
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Applies only to offenses committed on or after September 1, 2025; prior offenses remain governed by existing law
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Amends Section 28.03 of the Texas Penal Code by adding this offense category alongside existing enhanced penalties for damaging ATMs, public utilities, and livestock fencing
Legislative Description
Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for the offense of criminal mischief involving impairment of a motor fuel pump or electric vehicle charging station.
Crimes
Last Action
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
5/22/2025