Tex. Nat. Res. Code § 40.156 · Subchapter D. PAYMENT OF COSTS AND DAMAGES
ADMINISTRATION OF FEE.
Text — Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
(a) The comptroller shall administer the provisions of this section as provided in Chapters 101 through 113 of the Tax Code.
(b) In the event the commissioner makes a finding under Section 40.155(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.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 10, Sec. 1, eff. March 28, 1991.
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