Texas Natural Resources Code - NAT RES § 40.157. Liability of the Fund

(a) Persons who incur response costs or who are entitled to damages as a result of an unauthorized discharge of oil may receive compensation from the fund.

(b) Any person other than the state seeking compensation from the fund must file a claim with the commissioner.  The claimant must provide the commissioner with satisfactory proof of the costs incurred or damages claimed.  Each claimant shall make a sworn verification of the claim.

(c) The commissioner shall prescribe appropriate forms and requirements and by rule shall establish procedures for filing claims for compensation from the fund and for response cost reimbursements to other state agencies from the fund.