Sec. 607.055. INVESTIGATION OF SKIMMER REPORT. (a) On receipt of a report under Section 607.053 or 607.054, the department may conduct an inspection for the presence of suspected skimmers.
(b) The department shall coordinate with law enforcement agencies in conducting an investigation of the report.
(c) The department may inspect, directly or in coordination with a law enforcement agency, the motor fuel metering device that is the subject of the report and any other motor fuel metering device located at the same place of business.
(d) A merchant shall cooperate with the department or law enforcement agency during an investigation of a skimmer discovered or reported at the merchant's place of business and permit the inspection and alteration of motor fuel metering devices at the place of business as necessary.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 863 (H.B. 2945), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2019.
Amended by:
Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 336 (H.B. 2106), Sec. 6, eff. September 1, 2021.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 12 - Rights and Duties of Consumers and Merchants
Chapter 607 - Payment Card Skimmers on Motor Fuel Metering Devices
Subchapter B. Duties Related to Use of Certain Unattended Payment Terminals
Section 607.053. Notice of Discovery of Skimmer Required
Section 607.054. Report to Department