CRIMINAL OFFENSES.
Tex. BUS. & COM Code § 607A.102.
in effect(a) A person commits an offense if the person refuses to allow an inspection of an electronic terminal at the merchant's place of business in violation of Section 607A.053 . An offense under this subsection is a Class C misdemeanor.
(b) A person commits an offense if the person negligently or recklessly disposes of a skimmer that was installed on an electronic terminal by another person. An offense under this subsection is a Class B misdemeanor.
(c) A person commits an offense if, knowing that an investigation is ongoing or that a criminal proceeding has been commenced and is pending, the person disposes of a skimmer installed on an electronic terminal by another person. An offense under this subsection is a felony of the third degree.
Added by Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 198 (S.B. 2371 ), Sec. 1, eff. May 27, 2025.