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TX Nat Res Code § 113.093 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Natural Resources Code|Title 3 - Oil and Gas|Subtitle D - Regulation of Specific Businesses and Occupations|Chapter 113 - Liquefied Petroleum Gas|Subchapter D. Licensing and Registration|Section 113.093. License Renewal

Sec. 113.093.  LICENSE RENEWAL.  (a)  A person who is otherwise eligible to renew a license may renew an unexpired license by paying the required renewal fee to the commission before the expiration date of the license. A person whose license has expired may not engage in activities that require a license until the license has been renewed.(b)  A person whose license has been expired for 90 days or less may renew the license by paying to the commission a renewal fee that is equal to 1-1/2 times the normally required renewal fee.(c)  A person whose license has been expired for more than 90 days but less than one year may renew the license by paying to the commission a renewal fee that is equal to two times the normally required renewal fee.(d)  A person whose license has been expired for one year or more may not renew the license.  The person may obtain a new license by complying with the requirements and procedures, including the examination requirements, for obtaining an original license.(e)  A person who was licensed in this state, moved to another state, and is currently licensed and has been in practice in the other state for the two years preceding the date of application may obtain a new license without reexamination.  The person must pay to the commission a fee that is equal to two times the normally required renewal fee for the license.(f)  Not later than the 30th day before the date a person's license is scheduled to expire, the commission shall send written notice of the impending expiration to the person at the person's last known address according to the records of the commission.(g)  A renewal license will be issued to a licensee as soon as is practicable after compliance with this section, and fulfillment of insurance, examination, and seminar requirements established by this chapter, and submission of any information and data the commission may reasonably require.(h)  Renewal fees shall be nonrefundable.|Amended by Acts 1979, 66th Leg., p. 2031, ch. 799, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1980;  Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 1168, ch. 263, Sec. 7, eff. Sept. 1, 1983;  Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 1016, Sec. 5, eff. Sept. 1, 1993;  Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1233, Sec. 41, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.|
TX Nat Res Code § 113.094 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Natural Resources Code|Title 3 - Oil and Gas|Subtitle D - Regulation of Specific Businesses and Occupations|Chapter 113 - Liquefied Petroleum Gas|Subchapter D. Licensing and Registration|Section 113.094. Staggered Renewal of Licenses

Sec. 113.094.  STAGGERED RENEWAL OF LICENSES.  The commission, by rule, may adopt a system under which licenses expire on various dates during the year.  For the year in which the license expiration date is changed, license fees payable on a specified date shall be prorated on a monthly basis so that each licensee shall pay only that portion of the license fee that is allocable to the number of months during which the license is valid.  On renewal of the license on the new expiration date, the total license renewal fee is payable.|Added by Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 1174, ch. 263, Sec. 8, eff. Sept. 1, 1983.|
TX Nat Res Code § 113.095 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Natural Resources Code|Title 3 - Oil and Gas|Subtitle D - Regulation of Specific Businesses and Occupations|Chapter 113 - Liquefied Petroleum Gas|Subchapter D. Licensing and Registration|Section 113.095. License and Examination by Endorsement: Out-of-State License or Certification

Sec. 113.095.  LICENSE AND EXAMINATION BY ENDORSEMENT: OUT-OF-STATE LICENSE OR CERTIFICATION.  (a)  The commission may waive any license requirement for an applicant with a valid license from another state having license requirements substantially equivalent to those of this state.(b)  The commission by rule may waive the requirements of Section 113.087 for an applicant holding a valid examination certificate issued by another state having certification requirements substantially equivalent to those of this state.|Added by Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 1174, ch. 263, Sec. 8, eff. Sept. 1, 1983.  Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 239, Sec. 5, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.Amended by: Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 617 (S.B. 1668), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2021.|
TX Nat Res Code § 113.0955 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Natural Resources Code|Title 3 - Oil and Gas|Subtitle D - Regulation of Specific Businesses and Occupations|Chapter 113 - Liquefied Petroleum Gas|Subchapter D. Licensing and Registration|Section 113.0955. Certification and Examination by Endorsement: Nationally Recognized Training

Sec. 113.0955.  CERTIFICATION AND EXAMINATION BY ENDORSEMENT: NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED TRAINING.  The commission by rule shall waive the requirements of Section 113.087 for an applicant for a certificate for cylinder filling who:(1)  has completed training consistent with the guidelines established by the Propane Education & Research Council;(2)  submits proof of completion of training described by Subdivision (1);(3)  submits an application for that type of certificate;(4)  pays the applicable original nonrefundable certification fee as established by the commission under Section 113.088; and(5)  completes an examination for cylinder filling that:(A)  is administered by the commission;(B)  is approved by the commission as a comparable examination to the examination administered by the commission and submits proof of completion of the examination to the commission; or(C)  uses Propane Education & Research Council training and examination materials and submits proof of completion of the examination to the commission.|Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 617 (S.B. 1668), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2021.|
TX Nat Res Code § 113.096 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Natural Resources Code|Title 3 - Oil and Gas|Subtitle D - Regulation of Specific Businesses and Occupations|Chapter 113 - Liquefied Petroleum Gas|Subchapter D. Licensing and Registration|Section 113.096. Provisional License

Sec. 113.096.  PROVISIONAL LICENSE.  (a)  The commission may issue a provisional license to an applicant currently licensed in another jurisdiction who seeks a license in this state and who:(1)  has been licensed in good standing for at least two years in another jurisdiction, including a foreign country, that has licensing requirements substantially equivalent to the requirements of this chapter;(2)  has passed a national or other examination recognized by the commission relating to the activities regulated under this chapter;  and(3)  is sponsored by a person licensed by the commission under this chapter with whom the provisional license holder will practice during the time the person holds a provisional license.(b)  The commission may waive the requirement of Subsection (a)(3) for an applicant if the commission determines that compliance with that subsection would be a hardship to the applicant.(c)  A provisional license is valid until the date the commission approves or denies the provisional license holder's application for a license.  The commission shall issue a license under this chapter to the provisional license holder if:(1)  the provisional license holder is eligible to be licensed under Section 113.095;  or(2)  the provisional license holder:(A)  passes the part of the examination under Section 113.087 that relates to the applicant's knowledge and understanding of the laws and rules relating to the activities regulated under this chapter in this state;(B)  meets the academic and experience requirements for a license under this chapter;  and(C)  satisfies any other licensing requirements under this chapter.(d)  The commission must approve or deny a provisional license holder's application for a license not later than the 180th day after the date the provisional license is issued.  The commission may extend the 180-day period if the results of an examination have not been received by the commission before the end of that period.(e)  The commission may establish a fee for provisional licenses in an amount reasonable and necessary to cover the cost of issuing the license.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1233, Sec. 42, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.|
TX Nat Res Code § 113.099 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Natural Resources Code|Title 3 - Oil and Gas|Subtitle D - Regulation of Specific Businesses and Occupations|Chapter 113 - Liquefied Petroleum Gas|Subchapter D. Licensing and Registration|Section 113.099. Statements in Lieu of Insurance Certificates

Sec. 113.099.  STATEMENTS IN LIEU OF INSURANCE CERTIFICATES.  (a)  A person licensed to transport LP-gas that does not operate or contemplate the operation of a motor vehicle equipped with an LP-gas cargo container and does not transport or contemplate the transportation of LP-gas by vehicle in any manner, may make and file with the commission a statement to that effect in lieu of filing a certificate of motor vehicle bodily injury and property damage insurance.(b)  A licensee or an applicant for a license that does not engage in or contemplate engaging in any operations which would be covered by general liability insurance for a period of time may make and file with the commission a statement to that effect in lieu of filing a certificate of general liability insurance.(c)  A licensee or an applicant for a license that does not employ or contemplate the hiring of an employee or employees to be engaged in LPG-related activities in this state may make and file with the commission a statement to that effect in lieu of filing evidence of coverage of workers' compensation or other alternative form of coverage as provided in this subchapter.(d)  A person registered under Section 113.0815 or licensed as a transport outfitter, carrier, retail and wholesale dealer, or testing laboratory that does not engage in or contemplate engaging in any LP-gas operations which would be covered by completed operations or products liability insurance, or both, for a period of time may make and file with the commission a statement to that effect in lieu of filing a certificate of insurance.(e)  Any statement filed pursuant to Subsections (a) through (d) of this section must further state that the licensee or applicant agrees to file a certificate of insurance evidencing appropriate coverage before engaging in any activities that require insurance coverage under this subchapter.|Amended by Acts 1979, 66th Leg., p. 2031, ch. 799, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1980;  Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 533, Sec. 6, eff. Sept. 1, 1989;  Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 725, Sec. 10, eff. Aug. 26, 1991;  Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 1016, Sec. 7, eff. Sept. 1, 1993;  Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 239, Sec. 7, eff. Sept. 1, 1995;  Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1233, Sec. 45, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.Amended by: Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 56 (H.B. 2714), Sec. 11, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Nat Res Code § 113.131 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Natural Resources Code|Title 3 - Oil and Gas|Subtitle D - Regulation of Specific Businesses and Occupations|Chapter 113 - Liquefied Petroleum Gas|Subchapter E. Motor Vehicles and Testing Laboratories|Section 113.131. Transport Trucks and Trailers

Sec. 113.131.  TRANSPORT TRUCKS AND TRAILERS.  (a)  Each transport truck, trailer, or other motor vehicle equipped with an LPG cargo container and each truck used principally for transporting LPG in portable containers shall be registered with the commission.(b)  A licensee who has purchased, leased, or obtained other rights to use any unit described in Subsection (a) of this section shall register that unit in the name or names under which the licensee conducts business before the transportation of LPG by means of that unit.(c)  An ultimate consumer of LPG who has purchased, leased, or obtained other rights to use any unit described in Subsection (a) of this section shall register that unit in the person's name before the transportation of LPG by means of that unit on public roads or highways.(d)  The commission, by rule, shall establish reasonable, nonrefundable annual registration and transfer fees for each LP-gas cargo trailer, semitrailer, bobtail, and cylinder-delivery unit registered or transferred as follows:(1)  the annual registration fee established by the commission shall not be less than $100 nor more than $300.(2)  the annual transfer fee established by the commission shall not be less than $25 nor more than $100.(e)  Any unit registered pursuant to this section shall be covered by motor vehicle bodily injury and property damage liability insurance as prescribed by Section 113.097 of this code.(f)  Any delivery or transport driver shall meet the applicable examination and seminar requirements set out in Section 113.087 of this code.|Amended by Acts 1979, 66th Leg., p. 2031, ch. 799, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1980;  Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 325, Sec. 9, eff. June 11, 1987;  Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 533, Sec. 7, eff. Sept. 1, 1989;  Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 725, Sec. 11, eff. Aug. 26, 1991;  Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 1016, Sec. 8, eff. Sept. 1, 1993;  Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 66, Sec. 5, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Nat Res Code § 113.133 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Natural Resources Code|Title 3 - Oil and Gas|Subtitle D - Regulation of Specific Businesses and Occupations|Chapter 113 - Liquefied Petroleum Gas|Subchapter E. Motor Vehicles and Testing Laboratories|Section 113.133. Motor Carrier Laws

Sec. 113.133.  MOTOR CARRIER LAWS.  No provision of this chapter shall be construed to modify, amend, or revoke any motor carrier law of this state.|Amended by Acts 1979, 66th Leg., p. 2031, ch. 799, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1980.|
TX Nat Res Code § 113.134 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Natural Resources Code|Title 3 - Oil and Gas|Subtitle D - Regulation of Specific Businesses and Occupations|Chapter 113 - Liquefied Petroleum Gas|Subchapter E. Motor Vehicles and Testing Laboratories|Section 113.134. Department of Public Safety

Sec. 113.134.  DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY.  The Department of Public Safety shall cooperate with the commission in the administration and enforcement of this chapter and the rules promulgated under this chapter to the extent that they are applicable to motor vehicles.|Added by Acts 1979, 66th Leg., p. 2031, ch. 799, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1980.|
TX Nat Res Code § 113.161 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Natural Resources Code|Title 3 - Oil and Gas|Subtitle D - Regulation of Specific Businesses and Occupations|Chapter 113 - Liquefied Petroleum Gas|Subchapter F. License and Registration for an Exemption: Denial and Disciplinary Action|Section 113.161. Violations of Chapter or Rules; Informal Actions

Sec. 113.161.  VIOLATIONS OF CHAPTER OR RULES;  INFORMAL ACTIONS.  (a)  The commission shall notify a licensee or registrant in writing when it finds probable violation or noncompliance with this chapter or the safety rules promulgated under this chapter.(b)  The notification shall specify the particular acts, omissions, or conduct comprising the alleged violation and shall designate a date by which the violation must be corrected or discontinued.(c)  The licensee or registrant shall report timely compliance or shall request extension of time for compliance if deemed necessary.(d)  If a licensee or registrant objects to the complaint or requirements under this section, or if the commission determines that the licensee or registrant is not proceeding adequately to compliance, then, on written request of the licensee or registrant or order of the commission, a public hearing shall be conducted as provided in Section 113.162 of this code.(e)  If the commission determines that the probable violation or noncompliance constitutes an immediate danger to the public health, safety, and welfare, it shall require the immediate cessation of the probable violation or noncompliance and proceed with a hearing as provided in Section 113.162.|Amended by Acts 1979, 66th Leg., p. 2031, ch. 799, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1980;  Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1233, Sec. 47, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.|
TX Nat Res Code § 113.162 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Natural Resources Code|Title 3 - Oil and Gas|Subtitle D - Regulation of Specific Businesses and Occupations|Chapter 113 - Liquefied Petroleum Gas|Subchapter F. License and Registration for an Exemption: Denial and Disciplinary Action|Section 113.162. Hearings

Sec. 113.162.  HEARINGS.  Any hearing or proceeding under this chapter shall be subject to the provisions of the Administrative Procedure and Texas Register Act.|Amended by Acts 1979, 66th Leg., p. 2031, ch. 799, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1980.|
TX Nat Res Code § 113.164 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Natural Resources Code|Title 3 - Oil and Gas|Subtitle D - Regulation of Specific Businesses and Occupations|Chapter 113 - Liquefied Petroleum Gas|Subchapter F. License and Registration for an Exemption: Denial and Disciplinary Action|Section 113.164. Appeal

Sec. 113.164.  APPEAL.  Any party to a proceeding before the commission is entitled to judicial review under the substantial evidence rule.|Amended by Acts 1979, 66th Leg., p. 2031, ch. 799, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1980.|
TX Nat Res Code § 113.201 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Natural Resources Code|Title 3 - Oil and Gas|Subtitle D - Regulation of Specific Businesses and Occupations|Chapter 113 - Liquefied Petroleum Gas|Subchapter G. Fees and Funds|Section 113.201. Deposit and Expenditure of Fees and Funds

Sec. 113.201.  DEPOSIT AND EXPENDITURE OF FEES AND FUNDS.  Money received by the commission under this chapter shall be deposited in the state treasury to the credit of the General Revenue Fund and spent in accordance with the appropriations made by law.|Amended by Acts 1979, 66th Leg., p. 2031, ch. 799, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1980;  Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 144, ch. 65, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1981.|
TX Nat Res Code § 113.231 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Natural Resources Code|Title 3 - Oil and Gas|Subtitle D - Regulation of Specific Businesses and Occupations|Chapter 113 - Liquefied Petroleum Gas|Subchapter H. Enforcement|Section 113.231. Injunctions

Sec. 113.231.  INJUNCTIONS.  (a)  On request of the commission, the attorney general may bring an action in the name and on behalf of the state to enjoin a person from committing any act that violates or does not comply with any provision of this chapter or of any rule promulgated under this chapter.(b)  A suit for injunction instituted pursuant to Subsection (a) of this section shall be in addition to any other remedies at law or in equity.(c)  A district court of any county in which it is shown that all or part of the acts have been or are about to be committed has jurisdiction of an action brought under Subsection (a) of this section.(d)  No bond for injunction may be required of the commission or the attorney general in relation to a proceeding instituted pursuant to Subsection (a) of this section.|Amended by Acts 1979, 66th Leg., p. 2031, ch. 799, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1980.|
TX Nat Res Code § 113.232 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Natural Resources Code|Title 3 - Oil and Gas|Subtitle D - Regulation of Specific Businesses and Occupations|Chapter 113 - Liquefied Petroleum Gas|Subchapter H. Enforcement|Section 113.232. General Penalty

Sec. 113.232.  GENERAL PENALTY.  (a)  In addition to injunctive relief and other penalties provided in this chapter, a person who knowingly violates or fails to comply with this chapter or rules adopted under this chapter is guilty of a Class C misdemeanor and is punishable by a fine of not less than $100 nor more than the maximum fine as set out in Section 12.23 of the Penal Code.(b)  A person previously convicted under Subsection (a) of this section who knowingly violates or fails to comply with this chapter is guilty of a Class A misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not less than the maximum fine allowed by law for a Class C misdemeanor, nor more than the maximum fine as set out in Section 12.21 of the Penal Code.(c)  A penalty prescribed by this section is in addition to injunctive relief and other penalties provided by this chapter.(d)  Each day the violation or failure to comply continues constitutes a separate offense.|Amended by Acts 1979, 66th Leg., p. 2031, ch. 799, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1980;  Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 5429, ch. 1011, Sec. 2, eff. Aug. 29, 1983;  Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 325, Sec. 12, eff. June 11, 1987.|
TX Nat Res Code § 113.233 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Natural Resources Code|Title 3 - Oil and Gas|Subtitle D - Regulation of Specific Businesses and Occupations|Chapter 113 - Liquefied Petroleum Gas|Subchapter H. Enforcement|Section 113.233. Entry for Inspection and Investigation

Sec. 113.233.  ENTRY FOR INSPECTION AND INVESTIGATION.  (a)  An inspector, employee, or agent of the commission may enter the premises of a licensee under this chapter or any building or other premises open to the public at any reasonable time for the purpose of determining and verifying compliance with this chapter and the safety rules of the commission.  This same authority shall extend to private property with the permission of the owner of such private property or an authorized agent of the owner.(b)  Any authorized representative of the commission may enter any buildings or premises where an accident has occurred in which LP-gas was a probable cause for purposes of investigating the cause, origin, and circumstances of such accident.  The commission may request that any state or local authority having jurisdiction take appropriate action, to the extent permitted by law, as may be necessary for preservation of property and premises.|Amended by Acts 1979, 66th Leg., p. 2031, ch. 799, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1980;  Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 911, Sec. 2, eff. Aug. 26, 1985;  Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1233, Sec. 49, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.|
TX Nat Res Code § 113.234 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Natural Resources Code|Title 3 - Oil and Gas|Subtitle D - Regulation of Specific Businesses and Occupations|Chapter 113 - Liquefied Petroleum Gas|Subchapter H. Enforcement|Section 113.234. Warning Tag

Sec. 113.234.  WARNING TAG.  An inspector, employee, or agent of the commission may declare any container, appliance, equipment, transport, system, or LP-gas operation that does not conform to the safety requirements of this chapter or rules adopted under this chapter, or which is otherwise defective, as unsafe or dangerous for LP-gas service and shall attach a warning tag in a conspicuous location.|Amended by Acts 1979, 66th Leg., p. 2031, ch. 799, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1980;  Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 325, Sec. 13, eff. June 11, 1987.|
TX Nat Res Code § 113.235 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Natural Resources Code|Title 3 - Oil and Gas|Subtitle D - Regulation of Specific Businesses and Occupations|Chapter 113 - Liquefied Petroleum Gas|Subchapter H. Enforcement|Section 113.235. Supplying or Removing Lpg After Warning Tag Attached

Sec. 113.235.  SUPPLYING OR REMOVING LPG AFTER WARNING TAG ATTACHED.  (a)  Any person who knowingly sells, furnishes, delivers, or supplies LPG for storage in or use or consumption by or through a container, appliance, transport, or system to which a warning tag is attached is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is punishable by a fine of not less than $50 and not more than $2,000.(b)  LP-gas shall be removed from a container to which a warning tag is attached only under the direction of the commission.(c)  In an emergency situation and for immediate need, the commission may allow a reasonable amount of LP-gas to be introduced into a container or may allow an LP-gas system or an LP-gas appliance to be placed into LP-gas service, for a reasonable time period provided the reasons for the warning tag have been eliminated.|Added by Acts 1979, 66th Leg., p. 2031, ch. 799, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1980.  Amended by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 725, Sec. 13, eff. Aug. 26, 1991.|