The following words and terms, when used in this chapter shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

1. (1) Center--The Financial Crimes Intelligence Center established by Texas Government Code, Chapter 426.
2. (2) Electronic Terminal--This term has the meaning assigned by Texas Business and Commerce Code §607A.001 and does not include motor fuel metering devices as defined by Texas Occupations Code §2310.001 or motor fuel unattended payment terminals as defined by Texas Business and Commerce Code §607.001.
3. (3) Merchant--This term has the meaning assigned by Texas Business and Commerce Code §2.104(a).
4. (4) Skimmer--a wire or electronic device capable of unlawfully intercepting electronic communications or data to perpetrate fraud as defined by Texas Business and Commerce Code §607A.001.

Source Note:The provisions of this §63.2 adopted to be effective March 15, 2026, 51 TexReg 1380.