Tex. Nat. Resources Code Section 40.156
Administration of Fee

(a)

The comptroller shall administer the provisions of this section as provided in Chapters 101 (General Provisions) through 113 (Tax Liens) of the Tax Code.

(b)

In the event the commissioner makes a finding under Section 40.155 (Determination of Fee)(c) of this code, the commissioner shall publish the finding in the Texas Register. In the event of any suspension or other reinstatement of the fee, the comptroller shall publish the suspension or reinstatement in the Texas Register at least 30 days prior to the scheduled effective date of the suspension or reinstatement.

(c)

In the event of an emergency, the comptroller shall reinstate the fee in accordance with rules promulgated for that purpose.

(d)

The fee levied under this section shall be due and collected beginning 60 days after the effective date of this chapter. Contingent upon receipt by the comptroller of such fees, the commissioner may temporarily use general revenue funds, in an amount not to exceed estimated revenues to the coastal protection fund in the fiscal year in which revenues are collected. The general revenue amounts used shall be repaid out of the first fees collected under this chapter, and may be used only for purposes of meeting temporary cash flow needs during the fiscal year. The transfer and repayment of these funds shall be completed by the end of each fiscal year under procedures and standards established by the comptroller.

(e)

If refunds are determined to be due, they shall be paid only from the fund.
Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 10, Sec. 1, eff. March 28, 1991.

Source: Section 40.156 — Administration of Fee, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/NR/htm/NR.­40.­htm#40.­156 (accessed Jun. 5, 2024).

40.001
Short Title 40.002
Policy 40.003
Definitions 40.004
Administration of Oil Spill Response and Cleanup 40.005
Administration of Hazardous Substance Spill Response and Cleanup 40.007
General Powers and Duties 40.008
Railroad Commission Authority 40.051
Notification 40.052
Hazardous Substances Discharges 40.101
Notification and Response 40.102
Response Coordination 40.103
Assistance and Compensation 40.104
Qualified Immunity for Response Actions 40.105
Equipment and Personnel 40.106
Refusal to Cooperate 40.107
Natural Resources Damages 40.108
Derelict Vessels and Structures 40.109
Registration of Terminal Facilities 40.110
General Terms 40.111
Information 40.112
Issuance 40.113
Suspension 40.114
Contingency Plans for Vessels 40.116
Audits, Inspections, and Drills 40.117
Regulations 40.151
Coastal Protection Fund 40.152
Use of Fund 40.153
Reimbursement of Fund 40.154
Coastal Protection Fee 40.155
Determination of Fee 40.156
Administration of Fee 40.157
Liability of the Fund 40.158
Exceptions to Liability 40.159
Claims from Discharges of Oil 40.160
Payment of Awards 40.161
Reimbursement of Fund 40.162
Awards Exceeding Fund 40.201
Financial Responsibility 40.202
Response Costs and Damages Liability 40.203
Liability for Natural Resources Damages 40.204
Defenses 40.205
Third Parties 40.251
Penalties 40.252
Administrative Penalties 40.253
Cumulative Enforcement 40.254
Orders and Hearings 40.255
Actions 40.256
Individual Cause of Action 40.257
Venue 40.258
Federal Law 40.301
Interstate Compacts 40.302
Institutions of Higher Education 40.304
Small Spill Education Program
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Jun. 5, 2024

§ 40.156’s source at texas​.gov