Enrolled Bill Summary

            Senate Bill 665 authorizes the commissioner or a representative of the commissioner of the Texas Department of Agriculture to test any motor fuel sold in the state to determine compliance with octane content standards. The act prohibits a motor fuel dealer, distributor, or supplier from selling, offering to sell, delivering, or transferring motor fuel in the state if the fuel contains an automotive fuel rating that is lower than the rating posted on the pump or on the certification made to the fuel dealer. Senate Bill 665 also establishes record-keeping requirements for dealers, distributors, and suppliers, provides for civil action, and establishes penalties and offenses for violating a provision of the act. The commissioner is also authorized to impose fees to cover the cost of implementing this legislation.