Title TX, Tax Code

Sec. 201.053. GAS NOT TAXED. The tax imposed by this chapter does not apply to gas: (1) injected into the earth in this state, unless sold for that purpose; (2) produced from oil wells with oil and lawfully vented or flared; (3) used for lifting oil, unless sold for that purpose;…

Sec. 201.054. TAX ON LIQUID HYDROCARBONS. (a) There is imposed on each producer a tax on the market value of liquid hydrocarbons, other than condensate, recovered from gas produced in the state by a producer. (b) The rate of the tax imposed by this section is the same as the rate…

Sec. 201.055. TAX ON CONDENSATE. (a) There is imposed on each producer a tax measured by the amount of condensate recovered from gas produced in this state by a producer. (b) The tax imposed by this section is at the same rate as the rate of the tax imposed on oil by Section 202.…

Sec. 201.057. TEMPORARY EXEMPTION OR TAX REDUCTION FOR CERTAIN HIGH-COST GAS. (a) In this section: (1) "Commission" means the Railroad Commission of Texas. (2) "High-cost gas" means high-cost natural gas as described by Section 107, Natural Gas Policy Act of 1978 (15 U.S.C. Secti…

Sec. 201.058. TAX EXEMPTIONS. (a) The exemptions described by Sections 202.056, 202.057, and 202.060 apply to the taxes imposed by this chapter as authorized by and subject to the certifications and approvals required by those sections. (b) Operators increasing production by mark…

Sec. 201.059. CREDITS FOR QUALIFYING LOW-PRODUCING WELLS. (a) In this section: (1) "Commission" means the Railroad Commission of Texas. (2) "Mcf" means 1,000 cubic feet of gas as measured in accordance with Section 91.052, Natural Resources Code. (3) "Qualifying low-producing wel…

Sec. 201.060. EXEMPTION OF GAS INCIDENTALLY PRODUCED IN ASSOCIATION WITH THE PRODUCTION OF GEOTHERMAL ENERGY. Gas incidentally produced in association with the production of geothermal energy is not subject to the tax imposed by this chapter. Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., …

Sec. 201.061. EXEMPTION FOR GAS PRODUCED THAT WOULD OTHERWISE HAVE BEEN VENTED OR FLARED. (a) In this section: (1) "Commission" means the Railroad Commission of Texas. (2) "Qualifying well" means a well that: (A) is connected to a pipeline on which pipeline takeaway capacity is n…

Sec. 201.101. MARKET VALUE. (a) The market value of gas is its value at the mouth of the well from which it is produced. The value of gas at the mouth of the well is determined by ascertaining the producer's actual marketing costs and subtracting those costs from the producer's g…

Sec. 201.102. CASH SALES. If gas is sold for cash only, the tax shall be computed on the producer's gross cash receipts. Payments from a purchaser of gas to a producer for the purpose of reimbursing the producer for taxes due under this chapter are not part of the gross cash rece…

Sec. 201.103. VALUE IF CONSIDERATION INCLUDES EXTRACTS. If the consideration for the sale of gas includes products extracted from the gas, a portion of the residue gas, or both, the tax shall be computed on the gross value of all things of value received by the producer, includin…

Sec. 201.104. RETURNED CYCLE GAS. (a) If gas is processed for its liquid hydrocarbon content and the residue gas is returned to a gas-producing formation by cycling methods, as distinguished from repressuring or pressure maintenance methods, the taxable value of the gas is three-…

Sec. 201.105. VALUE OF LIQUID HYDROCARBONS OTHER THAN CONDENSATE. The taxable value of liquid hydrocarbons other than condensate is the producer's total gross receipts for all liquid hydrocarbons, including condensate, recovered from gas produced by him less the taxable value of …

Sec. 201.106. VALUE OF CONDENSATE. The value of condensate for the purpose of computing the tax due on it is the prevailing price for condensate in the general area where it is recovered. Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 1730, ch. 389, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1982. SUBCHAPTER D. RECORDS

Sec. 201.151. PRODUCER'S RECORDS. A producer shall keep accurate records of all gas the producer produces. The records shall be kept in the state. Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 1731, ch. 389, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1982.

Sec. 201.152. PURCHASER'S RECORDS. A purchaser shall keep accurate records of all gas the purchaser purchases. The records shall be kept in the state. Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 1731, ch. 389, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1982. SUBCHAPTER E. REPORTS AND PAYMENTS

Sec. 201.201. TAX DUE. The tax imposed by this chapter for gas produced and saved is due at the office of the comptroller in Austin on the 20th day of the second month following the month of production. Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 1731, ch. 389, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1982. Amended by…

Sec. 201.202. PAYMENT OF TAX. The tax imposed by this chapter must be paid by legal tender or cashier's check payable to the comptroller. Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 1731, ch. 389, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1982. Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1423, Sec. 19.120, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.

Sec. 201.203. PRODUCER'S REPORT. (a) On or before the 20th day of the second month following the month in which gas was produced, the producer shall file a report with the comptroller on forms prescribed by the comptroller. The report must contain the following information concer…

Sec. 201.2035. FIRST PURCHASER'S REPORT. (a) On or before the 20th day of the second month following the month in which gas was purchased from a producer, the first purchaser must file a report with the comptroller on forms prescribed by the comptroller. The report must contain t…

Sec. 201.204. FIRST PURCHASER TO PAY TAX. (a) Except as provided by Section 201.2041, a first purchaser shall pay the tax imposed by this chapter on gas that the first purchaser purchases from a producer and takes delivery on the premises where the gas is produced. (b) A first pu…

Sec. 201.2041. PRODUCER TO PAY TAX ON CERTAIN GAS. If the first purchaser takes delivery of gas off the premises on which the gas is produced, the producer shall report and pay the tax imposed by this chapter on the volume of gas produced from the premises. In that event, the fir…

Sec. 201.205. TAX BORNE RATABLY. The tax shall be borne ratably by all interested parties, including royalty interests. Producers or purchasers of gas, or both, are authorized and required to withhold from any payment due interested parties the proportionate tax due and remit it …

Sec. 201.206. TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP. (a) If a gas-producing lease is transferred or is to be transferred, the producer transferring the lease shall note the name and address of the producer acquiring the lease and the date of the transfer on the last report that covers the lease …

Sec. 201.207. DETERMINATION OF OVERPAID AMOUNTS. (a) This section applies to the tax paid under this chapter by a person who filed a report under Section 201.203 or 201.2035 and remitted tax in error to this state. (b) A person to whom this section applies may compute the amount …

Sec. 201.251. LIABILITY OF PRODUCER AND PURCHASER. (a) The tax imposed by this chapter is the primary liability of the producer and, except as provided by Subsection (b) of this section, is a liability of the first purchaser and each subsequent purchaser. Failure of the first pur…

Sec. 201.252. PRODUCER'S REMEDY. If a purchaser withholds the amount of the tax imposed by this chapter from payments to a producer for the sale of gas and fails to pay the tax as provided by this chapter, the producer may sue the purchaser to recover the amount of the tax withhe…

Sec. 201.301. INVESTIGATIONS. The comptroller may enter the premises of a taxpayer liable for a tax imposed by this chapter or any other premises necessary to determine tax liability in order to examine books or records of a person subject to a tax imposed by this chapter or to s…

Sec. 201.302. AUDITS. (a) The comptroller shall employ auditors and other technical assistants to verify reports and investigate the affairs of producers and purchasers to determine whether the tax is properly reported and paid. (b) A producer who has failed to pay the proper amo…

Sec. 201.3021. MANAGED AUDITS. (a) In this section, "managed audit" means a review and analysis of invoices, checks, accounting records, or other documents or information conducted by a taxpayer to determine a taxpayer's liability for tax under this chapter. (b) The comptroller m…

Sec. 201.303. TAX LIEN. (a) If a tax imposed by this chapter is delinquent or if interest or a penalty on a delinquent tax has not been paid, the state has a prior lien for the tax, penalty, and interest on all property and equipment used by the producer to produce gas. (b) The l…

Sec. 201.304. SUIT FOR TAXES; SWORN DENIAL. Rule 185, Texas Rules of Civil Procedure, applies to a suit by the attorney general for taxes imposed by this chapter if: (1) the attorney general files as an exhibit a report or audit of the taxpayer; and (2) the exhibit is supported b…

Sec. 201.351. DELINQUENT TAX; PENALTY. (a) A person who fails to pay the tax imposed by this chapter when due forfeits five percent of the amount due as a penalty, and if the person fails to pay the tax within 30 days after the day on which the tax is due, the person forfeits an …

Sec. 201.352. UNLAWFUL REMOVAL OF GAS. On notice from the comptroller, no person may produce or remove natural or casinghead gas from a lease in this state if the owner or operator of the lease has failed to file a report or pay a tax as required by this chapter. Acts 1981, 67th …

Sec. 201.353. INCOMPLETE RECORDS OR REPORTS; CONCEALING PROPERTY UNDER LIEN; PENALTY. (a) A person commits an offense if the person: (1) with intent to defraud the state, knowingly fails to keep a complete record that the person is required by this chapter to keep; (2) knowingly …

Sec. 201.354. COLLECTION OF CIVIL PENALTY. (a) The attorney general shall bring a suit for the collection of a penalty imposed by Section 201.353(c) of this code. (b) Venue of a suit under this section is in the county where the violation occurs. (c) A suit under this section may…

Sec. 201.355. GENERAL PENALTY. (a) A person commits an offense if the person violates or fails to comply with any provision of this chapter. (b) An offense under this section is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not less than $100 nor more than $1,000. A separate offense is c…

Sec. 201.401. OCCUPATION TAX. The tax imposed by this chapter is an occupation tax. Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 1734, ch. 389, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1982.

Sec. 201.402. PENALTY COLLECTED FOR AUDITS OR INVESTIGATIONS. A penalty collected for the expense or value of audits or investigations authorized by Section 201.302 of this code shall be deposited in the general revenue fund. Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 1734, ch. 389, Sec. 1, eff. J…

Sec. 201.403. TAX SET ASIDE. One-half of one percent of the tax collected under this chapter shall be set aside in the state treasury for the use of the comptroller to administer and enforce the provisions of this chapter, subject to appropriation by the legislature. Money set as…

Sec. 201.404. ALLOCATION OF REVENUE. After deducting the amount required to be deposited by Section 201.403 of this code, the comptroller shall deposit one-fourth of the revenue collected from the tax imposed by this chapter to the credit of the foundation school fund and three-f…