H.B. No. 4690 amends the Occupations Code to enhance the standards and procedures for motor fuel measuring, quality, and testing in Texas. The bill mandates that the department or its authorized representatives follow specific standards for collecting and handling motor fuel, as well as requiring approval from the executive director before taking action. It also establishes that the commission will set specifications and tolerances for motor fuel metering devices based on the most recent standards from the National Institute of Standards and Technology. Additionally, the bill introduces a new section that requires the commission to set minimum quality standards for motor fuel sold in Texas, aligning with the latest petroleum standards from ASTM International.

Furthermore, the bill outlines exceptions to the motor fuel quality standards, particularly regarding gasoline blended with ethanol, and allows for certain waivers and extensions related to vapor pressure specifications. It repeals Section 2310.202 and clarifies that the changes in law will only apply to violations committed after the effective date of the Act. The Act will take effect immediately if it receives a two-thirds vote from both houses; otherwise, it will take effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Occupations Code 2310.001, Occupations Code 2310.107, Occupations Code 2310.203 (Occupations Code 2310)
House Committee Report: Occupations Code 2310.107, Occupations Code 2310.203 (Occupations Code 2310)
Engrossed: Occupations Code 2310.107, Occupations Code 2310.203, Occupations Code 2310.202 (Occupations Code 2310)
Senate Committee Report: Occupations Code 2310.107, Occupations Code 2310.203, Occupations Code 2310.202 (Occupations Code 2310)
Enrolled: Occupations Code 2310.107, Occupations Code 2310.203, Occupations Code 2310.202 (Occupations Code 2310)