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 authorized representatives adhere to updated motor fuel quality testing standards and procedures, specifically referencing the most current ASTM petroleum standards. Additionally, the bill establishes minimum quality standards for motor fuel sold in Texas, requiring compliance with ASTM Designation D4814 for gasoline and gasoline blended with ethanol.

The bill also includes provisions for exceptions to the motor fuel quality standards, allowing for certain variances based on geographic volatility classes and seasonal specifications. It repeals outdated sections of the Occupations Code and clarifies that any violations occurring before the bill's effective date will be governed by the previous law.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 such a vote is not achieved.

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