We took the most decisive action in Texas history to stop something like this. We created an oil field theft Prevention Unit at the Texas Department of Public Safety. We authorized local law enforcement to confiscate stolen petroleum products. We created a program to inspect oil and gas tankers for possible theft, and we increase criminal penalties for oil field theft. (19:07–19:14)
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Claims local law enforcement is authorized to confiscate stolen petroleum products.
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