This section defines key terms used in the chapter.
Sec. 2310.001. DEFINITIONS. (a) In this chapter: (1) "Automotive fuel rating" has the meaning assigned by 15 U.S.C. Section 2821. (2) "Commission" means the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation. (3) "Dealer" means a person who is the operator of a retail motor fuel facility. (4) "Department" means the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. (4-a) "Distributor" means a person who makes retail or wholesale sales of motor fuel. (5) "Executive director" means the executive director of the department. (5-a) "Measuring device" means a mechanical or electronic device used to: (A) dispense or deliver a motor fuel by volume, flow rate, or other measure; or (B) compute the charge for a service related to motor fuel. (6) "Motor fuel" has the meaning assigned by Section 162.001, Tax Code. (7) "Motor fuel metering device" means a measuring device used for commercial motor fuel sales. (8) "Operator" or "user" means a person in possession or control of a measuring device, including an owner, custodian, or seller. (9) "Sell" includes barter or exchange. (9-a) "Supplier" has the meaning assigned by Section 162.001, Tax Code. (9-b) "Wholesaler" means a person who purchases tax-paid motor fuel for resale or distribution at wholesale. Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1219 (S.B. 2119), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2020. Amended by: Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 337 (S.B. 246), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2023. Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 337 (S.B. 246), Sec. 25(1), eff. September 1, 2023.