For decades the Texas Department of Agriculture checked the accuracy of gas pumps, when TDA employees found more and more gas stations with skimmers on the pumps Sid informed us about the danger including the locations of the gas stations.
The station owners freaked out and spread money around Austin to stop Sid.
Why would those we elect to represent us protect the credit card skimmers?
The TDA label on the fuel pumps was large and included a phone number to call the TDA to report any problems, the TDA had an inspector at the location within 3 business days.
Our elected legislators stopped Sid by taking away the gas stations and giving it to another state agency that did not have enough employees around the state to handle the workload.
Why are gas stations not responsible for the crime on their gas pumps? They are open 24/7, have cameras, and receive their money for the gas that was purchased.
If you allowed crime on your property you would be responsible and prosecuted, it is obvious the lobby for the gas stations paid for protection.
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