Regular Session
Government Affairs & Regulatory Compliance Analysis
HB4690 fundamentally alters Texas fuel regulation by shifting from static state-defined statutes to dynamic national standards, effective immediately. Retailers, wholesalers, and fleet operators are now strictly liable for meeting the most currently adopted NIST and ASTM International standards at the moment of sale, eliminating the previous regulatory lag time.
Rep. Stan Gerdes·House Bill·Regular Session
This legislation has regulatory implications for the following Texas businesses and organizations:
Notable regulatory updates (effective 2025-06-20). Consider how these changes may affect your operations.
Affected business types:
lowMinimal cost impact anticipated.
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Key implementation requirements and action items for compliance with this legislation
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This bill's path through the Texas Legislature
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Common questions about HB4690
HB4690 fundamentally alters Texas fuel regulation by shifting from static state-defined statutes to dynamic national standards, effective immediately. Retailers, wholesalers, and fleet operators are now strictly liable for meeting the most currently adopted NIST and ASTM International standards at the moment of sale, eliminating the previous regulatory lag time.
HB4690 was authored by Texas Representative Stan Gerdes during the Regular Session.
HB4690 was signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott on June 20, 2025.
HB4690 is enforced by Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation (TCLR) and Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR).
The regulatory priority for HB4690 is rated as "moderate". Businesses and organizations should review the legislation to understand potential impacts.
The cost impact of HB4690 is estimated as "low". This may vary based on industry and implementation requirements.
HB4690 addresses topics including occupational regulation, occupational regulation--other trades & professions, vehicles & traffic, vehicles & traffic--general and licensing & regulation, texas department of.
Key dates for HB4690: Effective date is 2025-06-20. Rulemaking: Adopt rules setting motor fuel metering specifications/tolerances to match the most recently adopted National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) standards. (Not specified in text); Adopt rules setting minimum quality standards to match the most recently adopted ASTM International standards (specifically D4814). (Not specifie
HB4690 establishes the following penalties: administrative penalty of Stop-Sale Order / Device Tagging for Non-compliance with fuel quality standards or metering specifications. The Department is authorized to place a tag or notice on dispensing devices subject to an order.. Consult with legal counsel for specific applicability to your situation.
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