Issue Date: 1987-09-01
Revised Date: 2021-09-01

Legal Citations

Object Type

Cash — Natural Resources

Origin Date

1987 by S.B. 779, 70th Leg., R.S.

Description

Annual facility fees imposed for regulation of underground or above ground storage tanks used for storage of regulated substances including penalty and interest for late payment if the fee charged under § 26.3574 is discontinued (see Revenue Code 3080). Fees are set by the commission in amounts sufficient to fund the commission's budget for the regulatory program for authorized aboveground and underground storage tanks operated.

Certification fees paid by owners or operators of above ground petroleum storage vessel. Fees used for administration of the performance standards for safety program and associated program expenses.

Due Date

Annually. Period between collection dates may not exceed 2 years. Storage vessel certification fee must be paid withing 30 days after beginning operations.

Note

Amended by H.B. 1588, 71st Leg., R.S.

Previously deposited to GR Account -- Storage Tank (0583) which was abolished by H.B. 3231, 75th Leg., R.S., effective 9-1-97.

Amended by H.B. 3554, 80th Leg., R.S.

Certification fees added by S.B. 900, 87th Leg., R.S. Current operators must pay fee by Sept. 1, 2027.

USAS Values

Appropriation Year 25
USAS Title UNDER/ABOVE GRD STORAGE TK FEE
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