Texas Gas Station Compliance Guide
Everything fuel station operators in Texas need to know about UST compliance, managed by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
State Agency
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
TCEQ PST Program
Compliance Deadlines
Federal EPA Requirements
| Requirement | Deadline | Penalty | CFR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly Release Detection | Ongoing — monthly | $11,524/day | 40 CFR 280.41 |
| Annual Walkthrough Inspection | Annually by Oct 13 | $59,017/day | 40 CFR 280.36 |
| Operator Training (Class A/B/C) | Within 30 days of designation | $25,000 | 40 CFR 280.242 |
| Financial Responsibility | Continuous | $11,524/day | 40 CFR 280.90 |
| Spill/Overfill Prevention Equipment | Required at all UST systems | $59,017/day | 40 CFR 280.30 |
| Corrosion Protection Testing | Every 3 years (impressed current) / 5 years (other) | $11,524/day | 40 CFR 280.31 |
| Release Reporting | Within 24 hours of discovery | $59,017/day | 40 CFR 280.50 |
| UST Registration/Notification | Within 30 days of installation | $11,524/day | 40 CFR 280.22 |
Texas State Requirements
| Requirement | Deadline | Frequency | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Self-Certification | Annually by Dec 31 | Annual | $25,000/day |
| Delivery Certificate | Per delivery | Per delivery | $10,000 |
| Release Reporting | Within 24 hours | As needed | $25,000/day |
| UST Registration | Prior to installation | One-time | $10,000 |
| Release Detection | Monthly | Monthly | $25,000/day |
Penalties & Enforcement
Max Daily Penalty
$25,000
Max Per Violation
$25,000
Criminal Penalties
Yes
Texas actively enforces UST violations through TCEQ regional offices.
Cleanup Fund
Petroleum Storage Tank Remediation Fund
Coverage Limit
$2,000,000
Deductible
$10,000
Eligible
Yes
Texas has the most USTs and one of the best-funded cleanup programs. Also provides reimbursement for corrective action.
Operator Training
Class A
Required
Class B
Required
Class C
Required
Online Accepted
Yes
Refresher interval: 3 years
Approved providers: TCEQ-approved
Registration & Fees
Annual Tank Fee
$100/tank
Registration Fee
$50
Late Penalty
Fund ineligibility
Find a UST Inspector
TCEQ has 16 regional offices. Also accepts corrective action specialists.
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