Reviewed November 2, 2026. Amounts are in U.S. dollars.
Set deadlines by permit, license and tax account. Application payments, annual renewals and operating reports follow separate schedules.
Fees and renewal payments
| Program | Amount | Timing and source |
|---|---|---|
| RRC Waste Hauler Permit | $250 initial or renewal application | Annual renewal tied to permit expiration. The renewal window opens 60 days before expiration. RRC fee; 16 TAC 4.193(d). |
| CNG Category 5 company license | $150 new; $70 renewal | Example for service stations/cylinder exchangers. Company licenses last one year; choose the category matching the work. Fees; activities; renewals. |
| TCEQ sludge transporter | $10 per vehicle sticker; annual hauling fee $100-$500 | Sticker payment accompanies registration. TCEQ bills the annual volume-based fee separately; follow the invoice due date. TCEQ registration and payments. |
| RRC drilling permit | $500-$750 by depth, including the 150% surcharge | With the application. The published expedite assessment is an additional $375; exceptions and other filings can add charges. RRC fee table. |
Reports and tax payments
- CNG/LNG licensed dealers: quarterly returns and tax are ordinarily due April 25, July 25, October 25 and January 25. Qualified annual filers use January 25. Comptroller filing schedule. Weekend and listed holiday due dates move to the next business day; check the dated tax calendar and payment-method cutoffs.
- TCEQ sludge transporters: Annual Summary Report TCEQ-00316 is due July 1 for waste hauled June 1 through May 31. This is the reporting deadline; the annual fee is billed separately. TCEQ reporting instructions.
Keep the agency’s receipt, permit expiration and invoice with your records. Review late-payment penalties and enforcement when a deadline has passed.