Issue Date:
Revised Date: 2020-03-25

Legal Citations

Object Type

Cash — Transportation

Origin Date

1929 by the 41st Leg.

Description

The department may impose an administrative penalty against motor carriers up to $5,000 for violation of Chapter 643. The penalty can be up to $15,000 if the department finds that a person knowingly committed a violation. The penalty can increase to $30,000 for multiple violations.

Due Date

At time of conviction.

Note

Previously deposited to GR Account 0582 -- Motor Carrier Act Enforcement Federal.

Amended by S.B. 595, 70th Leg., R.S.

Amended by S.B. 1313, 73rd Leg., R.S.

Transferred from the Railroad Commission of Texas, Agency 455 by S.B. 3, 74th Leg., R.S.

Transferred from the Texas Department of Transportation (Agency 601) by H.B. 3097, 81st Leg., R.S.

USAS Values

Appropriation Year 25
USAS Title MOTOR CARRIER ACT PENALTIES
Receipt Category 01 – Transportation
Receipt Type 25 – Violations, Fines and Penalties
Object Group 30 – Revenues
USAS Status A
Rev/Exp Category 01 – LICENSES, FEES, FINES, AND PENALTIES