Regular Session
Government Affairs & Regulatory Compliance Analysis
HB201 expands the statutory authority of the Financial Crimes Intelligence Center (FCIC) to include motor fuel theft and motor fuel manipulation devices, effective immediately on June 20, 2025. This legislation impacts retail fuel merchants and financial institutions by broadening the scope of reportable crimes and eligible grant funding to include physical fuel theft alongside payment card fraud.
Rep. Mary Perez·House Bill·Regular Session
This legislation has regulatory implications for the following Texas businesses and organizations:
Standard regulatory changes (effective 2025-06-20). Review during normal business planning.
Affected business types:
lowMinimal cost impact anticipated.
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Key implementation requirements and action items for compliance with this legislation
Amend Master Service Agreements (MSAs) with pump maintenance and security vendors immediately.
Update site inspection checklists and training modules. Personnel currently trained to spot external card reader overlays must now be trained to identify signs of cabinet intrusion and pulsar manipulation (devices that alter flow rates).
Segregate incident logs into "Payment Card Fraud" and "Motor Fuel Theft." The FCIC will require distinct data streams to identify geographic high-risk zones. If applying for grants, document that funds are used for authorized purposes: removing skimmers, purchasing locking systems, or public outreach regarding fuel theft.
No new statutory fees. However, budget for potential upgrades to "unique locking systems" if seeking future grant eligibility under the expanded program.
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Common questions about HB201
HB201 expands the statutory authority of the Financial Crimes Intelligence Center (FCIC) to include motor fuel theft and motor fuel manipulation devices, effective immediately on June 20, 2025. This legislation impacts retail fuel merchants and financial institutions by broadening the scope of reportable crimes and eligible grant funding to include physical fuel theft alongside payment card fraud.
HB201 was authored by Texas Representative Mary Perez during the Regular Session.
HB201 was signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott on June 20, 2025.
HB201 is enforced by Financial Crimes Intelligence Center (FCIC), Local Law Enforcement Agencies and Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR).
The regulatory priority for HB201 is rated as "low". Businesses and organizations should review the legislation to understand potential impacts.
The cost impact of HB201 is estimated as "low". This may vary based on industry and implementation requirements.
HB201 addresses topics including agriculture, consumer protection, crimes, crimes--against property and financial.
Key dates for HB201: Effective date is 2025-06-20. Consult with legal counsel regarding applicability.
HB201 primarily affects property owners and real estate professionals. These businesses should review the legislation with their legal and compliance teams to understand potential impacts.
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