Reviewed November 2, 2026. Amounts are in U.S. dollars.
A tax penalty, a regulatory penalty guideline and a statutory maximum have different uses. Read the cited program and the violation described in an agency notice before estimating an amount due.
Oilfield hauling and environmental violations
| Program | Published amount and scope |
|---|---|
| RRC oil and gas waste | The Chapter 4 guideline lists $2,500 for hauling without a valid waste-hauler permit and/or commingling other oil and gas wastes by vehicle. Enhancements or reductions can change the assessment. 16 TAC 4.107 penalty worksheet, line 61. |
| RRC safety or pollution violations | Natural Resources Code 81.0531 provides a maximum of $10,000 per violation per day for covered violations outside pipeline safety. The statute has separate pipeline-safety limits and requires case-specific factors. Section 81.0531. |
| TCEQ environmental programs | TCEQ reports a $25,000 daily per-violation administrative maximum for most cases, with $40,000 available for specified violations and lower limits in some programs. The applicable statute and facts determine the assessment. TCEQ FY 2025 enforcement report; penalty policy. |
CNG/LNG dealer tax: late filing and payment
- Late report: $50 for each report filed after its due date.
- Tax paid 1-30 days late: 5% penalty.
- Tax paid more than 30 days late: 10% penalty.
- Interest: begins 61 days after the tax due date.
These are the Comptroller’s CNG/LNG dealer tax rules. Report penalties and late-tax penalties can both apply.
When a notice arrives
Record its response deadline, cited rule, site or permit number and required corrective work. Keep shipment records, reports and payment receipts together. TCEQ explains how it reviews evidence, calculates penalties and issues orders in its enforcement process guide.