Senate Bill No. 2699 aims to enhance the standards for motor fuel measuring, quality, and testing in Texas. The bill introduces new definitions for "ASTM" (American Society for Testing and Materials) and "NIST" (National Institute of Standards and Technology) in the Occupations Code. It mandates that the Texas Department or its representatives follow updated motor fuel quality testing standards and procedures, specifically those prescribed by Section 2310.203. Additionally, the bill establishes that specifications and tolerances for motor fuel metering devices must align with the most current edition of NIST Handbook 44.

Furthermore, the bill sets minimum quality standards for motor fuel sold in Texas, requiring compliance with the latest ASTM petroleum standards. It also outlines exceptions to these standards, such as allowing gasoline blended with ethanol to have certain vapor pressure tolerances and extending seasonal specifications for vapor pressure to facilitate the distribution of old stocks. The bill repeals outdated sections of the Occupations Code and clarifies that any violations occurring before the bill's effective date will be governed by the previous law. The act will take effect immediately upon receiving a two-thirds vote from both houses or on September 1, 2025, if not.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Occupations Code 2310.001, Occupations Code 2310.107, Occupations Code 2310.203 (Occupations Code 2310)