Sec. 144.072. FEES

(a) An application for an operating license must be accompanied by an application fee.

(b) An application for a construction permit must be accompanied by a fee. Construction permit fees must be based on the dollar value at the cost to the rendering establishment or related station of the construction.

(c) An application for a vehicle permit under Section 144.023 must be accompanied by a permit fee for each vehicle for which a permit is to be issued.

(d) If an application is withdrawn not later than the fifth day after the date on which it is received by the department, the department shall refund the full amount of the application fee.

(e) The department by rule shall set the fees authorized by this chapter in amounts that allow the department to recover the annual expenditures of state funds by the department in:

(1) reviewing and acting on a license renewal or registration;

(2) amending a license, renewal license, or registration;

(3) inspecting a licensed facility or vehicles and equipment regulated under this chapter; and

(4) implementing and enforcing this chapter, including a rule or order adopted or a license issued under this chapter.

Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989. Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 485, Sec. 18, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.