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TX Nat Res Code § 115.047 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Natural Resources Code|Title 3 - Oil and Gas|Subtitle D - Regulation of Specific Businesses and Occupations|Chapter 115 - Regulation of Certain Transporters of Oil or Petroleum Products|Subchapter D. Enforcement and Penalties|Section 115.047. Penalties

Sec. 115.047.  PENALTIES.  (a)  A person commits an offense if the person is the operator of a motor vehicle that transports oil or a petroleum product and the person:(1)  intentionally fails to stop the vehicle on the command of an agent of the commission or peace officer;  or(2)  intentionally fails to permit inspection by the agent or officer of the contents of or the shipping papers accompanying the vehicle.(b)  A person commits an offense if the person:(1)  knowingly violates Section 115.011, 115.015(a), 115.016, 115.018, 115.019, or 115.020;(2)  knowingly ships or transports or causes to be shipped or transported unlawful oil or an unlawful petroleum product by motor vehicle over a public highway in this state;(3)  knowingly ships or transports or causes to be shipped or transported by motor vehicle oil or a petroleum product without the authority of a tender if a tender is required by a commission order;  or(4)  if a tender is required by a commission order, knowingly receives from a motor vehicle or knowingly delivers to a motor vehicle oil or a petroleum product that is not covered by a tender authorizing the transportation of the oil or petroleum product.(c)  A person commits an offense if the person:(1)  knowingly ships or transports or causes or permits to be shipped or transported by pipeline, railway, boat, or barge unlawful oil or an unlawful petroleum product;(2)  knowingly receives or delivers for transportation by pipeline, railway, boat, or barge unlawful oil or an unlawful petroleum product;(3)  knowingly ships or transports or causes or permits to be shipped or transported by pipeline, railway, boat, or barge oil or a petroleum product without authority of a tender if a tender is required by a commission order;  or(4)  knowingly receives or delivers by pipeline, railway, boat, or barge oil or a petroleum product without authority of a tender if a tender is required by a commission order.(d)  An offense under this section is punishable by a fine of not less than $50 or more than $200. |Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 166, Sec. 7, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Nat Res Code § 116.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Natural Resources Code|Title 3 - Oil and Gas|Subtitle D - Regulation of Specific Businesses and Occupations|Chapter 116 - Compressed Natural Gas|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 116.002. Exceptions

Sec. 116.002.  EXCEPTIONS.  This chapter does not apply to:(1)  the production, transportation, storage, sale, or distribution of natural gas that is not included in the definition of compressed natural gas or liquefied natural gas;(2)  the production, transportation, storage, sale, or distribution of natural gas that is subject to commission jurisdiction under Subtitle A or B, Title 3, Utilities Code;(3)  pipelines, fixtures, and other equipment used in the natural gas industry that are not used or designed to be used as part of a CNG or LNG system;  or(4)  pipelines, fixtures, equipment, or facilities to the extent that they are subject to the safety regulations promulgated and enforced by the commission pursuant to Chapter 117, Natural Resources Code, or Subchapter E, Chapter 121, Utilities Code.|Added by Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 487, ch. 99, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1983.  Amended by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 227, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993;  Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 62, Sec. 18.42, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Nat Res Code § 116.011 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Natural Resources Code|Title 3 - Oil and Gas|Subtitle D - Regulation of Specific Businesses and Occupations|Chapter 116 - Compressed Natural Gas|Subchapter B. Administrative Provisions|Section 116.011. Administration

Sec. 116.011.  ADMINISTRATION.  The commission shall administer and enforce this chapter and rules and standards adopted under this chapter relating to compressed natural gas and liquefied natural gas.|Added by Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 487, ch. 99, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1983.  Amended by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 227, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.|
TX Nat Res Code § 116.012 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Natural Resources Code|Title 3 - Oil and Gas|Subtitle D - Regulation of Specific Businesses and Occupations|Chapter 116 - Compressed Natural Gas|Subchapter B. Administrative Provisions|Section 116.012. Rules and Standards

Sec. 116.012.  RULES AND STANDARDS.  To protect the health, safety, and welfare of the general public, the commission shall adopt necessary rules and standards relating to the work of compression and liquefaction, storage, sale or dispensing, transfer or transportation, use or consumption, and disposal of compressed natural gas or liquefied natural gas.|Added by Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 487, ch. 99, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1983.  Amended by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 227, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.|
TX Nat Res Code § 116.013 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Natural Resources Code|Title 3 - Oil and Gas|Subtitle D - Regulation of Specific Businesses and Occupations|Chapter 116 - Compressed Natural Gas|Subchapter B. Administrative Provisions|Section 116.013. National Codes

Sec. 116.013.  NATIONAL CODES.  The commission may adopt by reference in its rules all or part of the published codes of nationally recognized societies as standards to be met in the design, construction, fabrication, assembly, installation, use, and maintenance of CNG or LNG components and equipment.|Added by Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 487, ch. 99, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1983.  Amended by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 227, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.|
TX Nat Res Code § 116.014 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Natural Resources Code|Title 3 - Oil and Gas|Subtitle D - Regulation of Specific Businesses and Occupations|Chapter 116 - Compressed Natural Gas|Subchapter B. Administrative Provisions|Section 116.014. Fees

Sec. 116.014.  FEES.  (a)  Fees collected by the commission under Section 116.034 of this code for training, examinations, and seminars must be deposited in a special fund in the state treasury designated as the CNG and LNG examination fund.  The commission shall use money in this fund to pay the cost of training, examinations, and seminars sponsored or administered by the commission.(b)  Except as provided by Subsection (a) of this section, money collected by the commission as fees under this chapter shall be deposited in the general revenue fund.|Added by Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 487, ch. 99, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1983.  Amended by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 227, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.|
TX Nat Res Code § 116.015 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Natural Resources Code|Title 3 - Oil and Gas|Subtitle D - Regulation of Specific Businesses and Occupations|Chapter 116 - Compressed Natural Gas|Subchapter B. Administrative Provisions|Section 116.015. Entry on Property; Inspection and Investigation

Sec. 116.015.  ENTRY ON PROPERTY;  INSPECTION AND INVESTIGATION.  (a)  An employee, agent, or inspector of the commission may enter the premises of a licensee under this chapter or any building or other premises open to the public or inspect any CNG or LNG system or motor vehicle equipped with CNG or LNG equipment at any reasonable time for the purpose of determining and verifying compliance with this chapter and rules of the commission adopted under this chapter.(b)  Any authorized representative of the LPG division may enter any building or premises where an accident has occurred in which CNG or LNG was a probable cause for purposes of investigating the cause, origin, and circumstances of such accident.  The LPG division may request that any state or local authority having jurisdiction take appropriate action as may be necessary for preservation of property and premises.|Added by Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 487, ch. 99, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1983.  Amended by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 227, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.|
TX Nat Res Code § 116.016 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Natural Resources Code|Title 3 - Oil and Gas|Subtitle D - Regulation of Specific Businesses and Occupations|Chapter 116 - Compressed Natural Gas|Subchapter B. Administrative Provisions|Section 116.016. Limitations on Rulemaking Authority

Sec. 116.016.  LIMITATIONS ON RULEMAKING AUTHORITY.  (a)  The commission may not adopt rules restricting advertising or competitive bidding by a licensee or registrant except to prohibit false, misleading, or deceptive practices.(b)  In its rules to prohibit false, misleading, or deceptive practices, the commission may not include a rule that:(1)  restricts the use of any medium for advertising;(2)  restricts the use of a licensee or registrant's personal appearance or voice in an advertisement;(3)  relates to the size or duration of an advertisement by the licensee or registrant;  or(4)  restricts the licensee or registrant's advertisement under a trade name.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1233, Sec. 54, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.|
TX Nat Res Code § 116.031 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Natural Resources Code|Title 3 - Oil and Gas|Subtitle D - Regulation of Specific Businesses and Occupations|Chapter 116 - Compressed Natural Gas|Subchapter C. Licensing and Registration|Section 116.031. License Requirement

Sec. 116.031.  LICENSE REQUIREMENT.  (a)  Unless otherwise provided in this chapter or by commission rule, a person shall be required to obtain a license from the commission to engage in any of the following activities:(1)  work that includes the assembly, repair, testing, sale, installation, or subframing of CNG cylinders or LNG containers for use in this state;(2)  systems work that includes the installation, modification, or servicing of CNG or LNG systems for use in this state, including the installation, modification, or servicing by any person, except a political subdivision, of a CNG or LNG motor fuel system or mobile fuel system on a vehicle used in the transportation of the general public; or(3)  product work that includes the sale, storage, transportation for delivery, or dispensing of CNG or LNG in this state.(b)  A license obtained by a partnership, corporation, or other legal entity extends to the entity's employees who are performing CNG or LNG work, provided that each employee is qualified and registered as required by rules adopted by the commission.(c)  No license is required by an original vehicle manufacturer or a subcontractor of such manufacturer for the installation and sale of a new CNG or LNG system when such system is installed on a new original vehicle fueled by CNG or LNG.(d)  The commission by rule may provide for the annual registration of all individuals performing CNG-related or LNG-related activities who are exempt from the licensing requirements of the commission.  Employees of a political subdivision are not required to be licensed or registered under this chapter.(e)  The commission shall adopt rules providing for the registration of persons engaged in the manufacture of CNG cylinders or LNG containers for use in this state.|Added by Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 487, ch. 99, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1983.  Amended by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 227, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.Amended by: Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 189 (H.B. 2127), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Nat Res Code § 116.032 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Natural Resources Code|Title 3 - Oil and Gas|Subtitle D - Regulation of Specific Businesses and Occupations|Chapter 116 - Compressed Natural Gas|Subchapter C. Licensing and Registration|Section 116.032. License and Registration Fees

Sec. 116.032.  LICENSE AND REGISTRATION FEES.  (a)  The commission shall adopt rules establishing registration fees and license categories and license fees to be charged for application for and issuance and renewal of a license or registration.(b)  The commission by rule may establish reasonable fees for each category of license.|Added by Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 487, ch. 99, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1983.  Amended by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 227, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993;  Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1233, Sec. 55, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.|
TX Nat Res Code § 116.033 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Natural Resources Code|Title 3 - Oil and Gas|Subtitle D - Regulation of Specific Businesses and Occupations|Chapter 116 - Compressed Natural Gas|Subchapter C. Licensing and Registration|Section 116.033. Application and Renewal Procedures

Sec. 116.033.  APPLICATION AND RENEWAL PROCEDURES.  (a)  The commission shall adopt rules establishing procedures for submitting and processing applications for issuance and renewal of licenses and for registration.(b)  A person who is otherwise eligible to renew a license or registration may renew an unexpired license or registration by paying the required renewal fee to the commission before the expiration date of the license or registration.  A person whose license or registration has expired may not engage in activities that require a license or registration until the license or registration has been renewed.(c)  A person whose license or registration has been expired for 90 days or less may renew the license or registration by paying to the commission a renewal fee that is equal to 1-1/2 times the normally required renewal fee.(d)  A person whose license or registration has been expired for more than 90 days but less than one year may renew the license or registration by paying to the commission a renewal fee that is equal to two times the normally required renewal fee.(e)  A person whose license or registration has been expired for one year or more may not renew the license or registration.  The person may obtain a new license or registration by complying with the requirements and procedures, including the examination requirements, for obtaining an original license or registration.(f)  A person who was licensed or registered in this state, moved to another state, and is currently licensed or registered and has been in practice in the other state for the two years preceding the date of application may obtain a new license or registration 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 or registration.(g)  Not later than the 30th day before the date a person's license or registration 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.|Added by Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 487, ch. 99, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1983.  Amended by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 227, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993;  Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1233, Sec. 56, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.|
TX Nat Res Code § 116.034 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Natural Resources Code|Title 3 - Oil and Gas|Subtitle D - Regulation of Specific Businesses and Occupations|Chapter 116 - Compressed Natural Gas|Subchapter C. Licensing and Registration|Section 116.034. Examination and Seminar Requirements

Sec. 116.034.  EXAMINATION AND SEMINAR REQUIREMENTS.  (a)  The commission may adopt rules providing training and seminar attendance requirements and shall adopt rules providing examination requirements for persons who are required or who wish to be licensed or registered under this chapter.(b)  The commission may adopt a reasonable fee to cover the cost of any training, examination, or seminar required by and sponsored or administered by the commission.(c)  Before a license or registration may be issued, the person to be licensed or registered must satisfactorily complete any training, examinations, and seminars required by the commission.(d)  Not later than the 30th day after the date a person takes a licensing or registration examination under this chapter, the commission shall notify the person of the results of the examination.(e)  If the examination is graded or reviewed by a testing or proctoring service:(1)  the commission shall notify the person of the results of the examination not later than the 14th day after the date the commission receives the results from the testing or proctoring service; and(2)  if notice of the examination results will be delayed for longer than 90 days after the examination date, the commission shall notify the person of the reason for the delay before the 90th day.(f)  The commission may require a testing or proctoring service to notify a person of the results of the person's examination.(g)  If requested in writing by a person who fails a licensing or registration examination administered under this chapter, the commission shall furnish the person with an analysis of the person's performance on the examination.(h)  The commission may recognize, prepare, or administer continuing education programs for its licensees and registrants.  A licensee or registrant must participate in the programs to the extent required by the commission to keep the person's license.|Added by Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 487, ch. 99, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1983.  Amended by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 227, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993;  Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1233, Sec. 57, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.Amended by: Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1038 (H.B. 1162), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 885 (S.B. 1582), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2021.|
TX Nat Res Code § 116.0345 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Natural Resources Code|Title 3 - Oil and Gas|Subtitle D - Regulation of Specific Businesses and Occupations|Chapter 116 - Compressed Natural Gas|Subchapter C. Licensing and Registration|Section 116.0345. License or Registration by Endorsement

Sec. 116.0345.  LICENSE OR REGISTRATION BY ENDORSEMENT.  The commission may waive any prerequisite to obtaining a license or registration for an applicant after reviewing the applicant's credentials and determining that the applicant holds a license or registration issued by another jurisdiction that has licensing requirements substantially equivalent to those of this state.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1233, Sec. 58, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.|
TX Nat Res Code § 116.0346 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Natural Resources Code|Title 3 - Oil and Gas|Subtitle D - Regulation of Specific Businesses and Occupations|Chapter 116 - Compressed Natural Gas|Subchapter C. Licensing and Registration|Section 116.0346. Provisional License or Registration

Sec. 116.0346.  PROVISIONAL LICENSE OR REGISTRATION.  (a)  The commission may issue a provisional license or registration to an applicant currently licensed or registered in another jurisdiction who seeks a license or registration in this state and who:(1)  has been licensed or registered in good standing for at least two years in another jurisdiction, including a foreign country, that has licensing or registration 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 or registered by the commission under this chapter with whom the provisional license or registration holder will practice during the time the person holds a provisional license or registration.(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 or registration is valid until the date the commission approves or denies the provisional license or registration holder's application for a license or registration.  The commission shall issue a license or registration under this chapter to the provisional license or registration holder if:(1)  the provisional license or registration holder is eligible to be licensed or registered under Section 116.0345;  or(2)  the provisional license or registration holder:(A)  passes the part of the examination under Section 116.034 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 or registration under this chapter;  and(C)  satisfies any other licensing or registration requirements under this chapter.(d)  The commission must approve or deny a provisional license or registration holder's application for a license or registration not later than the 180th day after the date the provisional license or registration 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 or registrations in an amount reasonable and necessary to cover the cost of issuing the license or registration.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1233, Sec. 58, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.|
TX Nat Res Code § 116.035 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Natural Resources Code|Title 3 - Oil and Gas|Subtitle D - Regulation of Specific Businesses and Occupations|Chapter 116 - Compressed Natural Gas|Subchapter C. Licensing and Registration|Section 116.035. Denial of License

Sec. 116.035.  DENIAL OF LICENSE.  The commission may deny issuance or renewal of a license or registration to any person who fails to qualify under the requirements of this chapter and rules adopted by the commission under this chapter.  The commission shall give written notice to an applicant for the issuance or renewal of a license or for registration of the denial of the license or registration and the reasons for denial.|Added by Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 487, ch. 99, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1983.  Amended by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 227, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.|
TX Nat Res Code § 116.036 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Natural Resources Code|Title 3 - Oil and Gas|Subtitle D - Regulation of Specific Businesses and Occupations|Chapter 116 - Compressed Natural Gas|Subchapter C. Licensing and Registration|Section 116.036. Insurance Requirement

Sec. 116.036.  INSURANCE REQUIREMENT.  (a)  All licensees must acquire and maintain appropriate workers' compensation or coverage for its employees under policies of work-related accident, disability, and health insurance, including coverage for death benefits, from an insurance carrier authorized to provide coverage in this state and other insurance coverage required by the commission in the amounts required by the commission.(b)  Notwithstanding Subsection (a) of this section, a state agency or institution, county, municipality, school district, or other governmental subdivision may submit evidence of workers' compensation coverage by self-insurance if permitted by the Texas Workers' Compensation Act (Article 8308-1.01 et seq., Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes).(c)  The commission shall adopt rules establishing specific requirements for insurance coverage under this chapter and evidence of such coverage.  The types and amounts of insurance coverage required by the commission shall be based on the type and category of licensed activity.  The commission by rule may allow a licensee to self-insure under Subsection (a) or (e) and by rule shall establish standards for that self-insurance.(d)  The commission may not issue or renew a license, and a licensee may not perform any licensed activity unless the insurance coverage required by the commission's rules is in effect and evidence of that coverage is filed with the commission as required by commission rule.(e)  Every motor vehicle operated in this state as a conveyance for a CNG or an LNG cargo tank must meet motor vehicle insurance requirements established by the commission.|Added by Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 487, ch. 99, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1983.  Amended by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 227, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993;  Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 66, Sec. 6, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|