Sec. 40.157. LIABILITY OF THE FUND. (a) Persons who incur response costs or who are entitled to damages as a result of an unauthorized discharge of oil may receive compensation from the fund.
(b) Any person other than the state seeking compensation from the fund must file a claim with the commissioner. The claimant must provide the commissioner with satisfactory proof of the costs incurred or damages claimed. Each claimant shall make a sworn verification of the claim.
(c) The commissioner shall prescribe appropriate forms and requirements and by rule shall establish procedures for filing claims for compensation from the fund and for response cost reimbursements to other state agencies from the fund.
Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 10, Sec. 1, eff. March 28, 1991.
Structure Texas Statutes
Chapter 40 - Oil Spill Prevention and Response Act of 1991
Subchapter D. Payment of Costs and Damages
Section 40.151. Coastal Protection Fund
Section 40.153. Reimbursement of Fund
Section 40.154. Coastal Protection Fee; Administrative Costs
Section 40.155. Determination of Fee
Section 40.156. Administration of Fee
Section 40.157. Liability of the Fund
Section 40.158. Exceptions to Liability
Section 40.159. Claims From Discharges of Oil
Section 40.160. Payment of Awards