Sec. 40.103. ASSISTANCE AND COMPENSATION. (a) Subject to the commissioner's authority under this chapter, any person or discharge cleanup organization may assist in abating, containing, or removing pollution from any unauthorized discharge of oil. This chapter does not affect any rights not inconsistent with this chapter that any such person or organization may have against any third party whose acts or omissions caused or contributed to the unauthorized discharge.
(b) Any person or discharge cleanup organization that renders assistance in abating, containing, or removing pollution from any unauthorized discharge of oil may receive compensation from the fund for response costs, provided the commissioner approves compensation prior to the assistance being rendered. The commissioner, on petition and for good cause shown, may waive the prior approval prerequisite.
Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 10, Sec. 1, eff. March 28, 1991. Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 146, Sec. 6, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
Structure Texas Statutes
Chapter 40 - Oil Spill Prevention and Response Act of 1991
Subchapter C. Oil Spill Prevention and Response
Section 40.101. Notification and Response
Section 40.102. Response Coordination
Section 40.103. Assistance and Compensation
Section 40.104. Qualified Immunity for Response Actions
Section 40.105. Equipment and Personnel
Section 40.106. Refusal to Cooperate
Section 40.107. Natural Resources Damages
Section 40.108. Derelict Vessels and Structures
Section 40.109. Registration of Terminal Facilities
Section 40.114. Contingency Plans for Vessels