Sec. 5.708. PERMIT FEE EXEMPTION FOR CERTAIN RESEARCH PROJECTS. (a) In this section:
(1) "Institution of higher education" has the meaning assigned by Section 61.003, Education Code.
(2) "State agency" has the meaning assigned by Section 572.002, Government Code.
(b) If a permit issued by the commission is required for a research project by an institution of higher education or a state agency, payment of a fee is not required for the permit.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 965, Sec. 3.03, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 2 - Water Administration
Subtitle A - Executive Agencies
Chapter 5 - Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Section 5.702. Payment of Fees Required When Due
Section 5.703. Fee Adjustments
Section 5.704. Notice of Change in Payment Procedure
Section 5.705. Notice of Violation
Section 5.706. Penalties and Interest on Delinquent Fees
Section 5.707. Transferability of Appropriations and Funds Derived From Fees
Section 5.708. Permit Fee Exemption for Certain Research Projects