Purpose
For funding expenses and cost of equipment, materials, and cleanup activities related to discharge or spills of hazardous substances into surface waters of the state. Account consists of money appropriated by the legislature and any fines, civil penalties or other reimbursement provided under the terms of S.B. 17, 64th Leg., R.S. Balance shall not exceed $5 million, exclusive of fines and penalties.
| Classification | Group 01: General State Operating and Disbursing Funds [?] |
|---|---|
| Depository Interest | Credited to General Revenue Fund (0001) |
| Disposition of Balance | Accumulative |
| Appropriation Technique | General Appropriations Act |
Administering Agencies
- 582 – Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (formerly the Texas Natural Resources Conservation Commission Agency 582)
Note
Name changed from Coastal Protection Fund by S.B. 1241, 68th Leg., R.S. Exempt from loss of dedication (§ 403.094, Government Code) by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 685 § 2.01 and ch. 746, § 9. Agency name change per H.B. 2912, 77th Leg., R.S.
USAS Values
| USAS Title | GR ACCT-TEXAS SPILL RESPONSE |
|---|---|
| Consolidated Fund | 0001 |
| State Fund Group | 01 - GENERAL STATE OPERATING & DISBURSING FDS |
| USAS Status | I |
Used to make general expenditures for the daily operations of state government.