Issue Date: 1991-09-01
Revised Date: 2017-12-05

Legal Citations

Object Type

Cash — Natural Resources

Origin Date

1991 by H.B. 451, 72nd Leg., R.S.

Description

Person responsible for a quarry or pit must obtain a safety certificate on a form prescribed by commission and submit notice of cessation of active pit operations. The following are the maximum fees allowed:

  • Application fee, $500.
  • Certificate transfer, $250.
  • Notice of cessation processing, $500.

Civil penalties between $500 and $5,000 per violation may be assessed (collected under Revenue Object 3717).

Recoveries for amounts incurred in corrective actions, court costs and attorney's fees also authorized.

Due Date

At time of application or notice.

Note

Duties transferred from the Railroad Commission to the Texas Department of Transportation by H.B. 2847, 78th Leg., R.S.

USAS Values

Appropriation Year 25
USAS Title QUARRY PIT SAFETY FEES
Receipt Category 08 – Natural Resources
Receipt Type 10 – Business/Professional Fees
Object Group 30 – Revenues
USAS Status A
Rev/Exp Category 01 – LICENSES, FEES, FINES, AND PENALTIES