Sec. 2310.051. LEGAL STANDARDS. (a) The legal standard for the weight or measure of a motor fuel in this state is the standard weight or measure adopted and used by the government of the United States for that motor fuel. If the United States does not provide a standard weight or measure for a motor fuel, the standard for the motor fuel is that established by this subchapter.
(b) The commission may adopt rules for the purpose of administering this subchapter and bringing about uniformity between the standards established under this subchapter and the standards established by federal law.
(c) Except as otherwise provided by an express contract, a contract for work or sales by weight or measure of a motor fuel shall be construed in accordance with the standards of this subchapter.
(d) The standards of this subchapter shall be the guide for making any adjustment of weighing or measuring devices under the law of this state.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1219 (S.B. 2119), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2020.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 14 - Regulation of Motor Vehicles and Transportation
Subtitle A - Regulations Related to Motor Vehicles
Chapter 2310 - Motor Fuel Metering and Quality
Subchapter B. Standard Weights and Measures for Motor Fuel
Section 2310.051. Legal Standards
Section 2310.052. Standard for Liquid Motor Fuel
Section 2310.053. Exemption of Certain Motor Fuel Metering Devices
Section 2310.054. Sale of Motor Fuel by Proper Measure
Section 2310.055. Price Advertisement; Misrepresentation of Price or Quantity
Section 2310.056. False Representation of Motor Fuel Quantity
Section 2310.057. Use of Incorrect Motor Fuel Metering Device
Section 2310.058. Sale of Motor Fuel in Violation of Subchapter
Section 2310.059. Testing by Department