Tex. Agric. Code § 13.037

Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.

Section 13.037 - Use of Incorrect Weighing or Measuring Device

(a) A person commits an offense if the person or the person's servant or agent knowingly uses an incorrect weighing or measuring device in:

(1) buying or selling a commodity;

(2) computing a charge for services rendered on the basis of weight or measure; or

(3) determining the weight or measure of a commodity, if a charge is made for the determination.

(b) For the purpose of this section, a weighing or measuring device is incorrect if it:

(1) does not conform as closely as practicable to the official standards;

(2) is not accurate;

(3) is of a construction that is not reasonably permanent in adjustment or does not correctly repeat its indications;

(4) facilitates the perpetration of fraud; or

(5) does not conform to the specifications and tolerances established by the department under Section 13.114.

Tex. Agric. Code § 13.037

Amended by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 924,Sec. 3.11, eff. 9/1/2013.

Amended by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 913, Sec. 5, eff. 9/1/2009.

Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 1028, ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/1981.