Tex. Agric. Code Section 167.006
Designation of Tick Eradication Area


(a)

The commission may designate for tick eradication any county or part of a county that the commission determines may contain ticks.

(b)

The commission shall give notice that a county or part of a county is designated for tick eradication by:

(1)

publishing a brief notice of the designation in a newspaper published in that county or that part of the county, as applicable; or

(2)

posting a brief notice of the designation at the courthouse door of the county.

(c)

The notice must prescribe a date on which the designation is to take effect and must be published or posted before the 10th day preceding that date. The county affected by the designation shall pay the expenses of giving notice.

(d)

The designation of a county or part of a county for tick eradication takes effect on:

(1)

the date specified in the notice, if the notice is published or posted within the time prescribed by Subsection (c) of this section; or

(2)

the 10th day following the day on which notice is published or posted, if the notice is not published or posted within the time prescribed by that subsection.
Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 1437, ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1981.

Source: Section 167.006 — Designation of Tick Eradication Area, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/AG/htm/AG.­167.­htm#167.­006 (accessed May 18, 2024).

167.001
Definitions
167.002
Caretaker of Animal
167.003
General Powers and Duties of Commission
167.004
Classification of Animals or Premises as Infested, Exposed, or Free from Exposure
167.005
Eradication, Free, and Inactive Quarantine Areas
167.006
Designation of Tick Eradication Area
167.007
Tick Eradication in Free Area
167.008
Inspections
167.021
General Quarantine Power
167.022
Quarantine of Tick Eradication Area
167.023
Quarantine of Free Area
167.024
Movement in or from Quarantined Area
167.025
Movement in or from Inactive Quarantined Area
167.026
Movement into This State from Quarantined Area
167.027
Permit or Certificate to Accompany Movement
167.028
Statement of Possession and Destination
167.029
Conditions, Manner, and Method of Moving and Handling
167.030
Disinfection of Conveyance
167.031
Use of Sand as Bedding in Conveyance
167.032
Movement of Commodities
167.033
Handling and Removal of Refuse or Dead or Injured Animals
167.051
Animals Subject to Treatment
167.052
Order to Treat
167.053
Hearing
167.054
Excuse from Compliance with Order
167.055
Persons Responsible for Treatment and Assistance
167.056
Manner of Treatment
167.057
Treatment Chemicals
167.059
Treatment Facilities
167.060
Treatment Required for Movement from Quarantined Area
167.081
Designation of Facility to Handle Certified Livestock
167.082
Notice and Hearing
167.083
Maintenance of Tick-free Facilities
167.101
Inspectors
167.102
Entry Power
167.103
Treatment of Animals by Peace Officer on Request of Inspector
167.104
Seizure and Disposal of Animals Running at Large
167.105
Seizure and Disposal of Animals Moved in Violation of Quarantine
167.106
Injunction
167.107
Sale of Animals Treated or Seized by Peace Officer
167.108
Liens
167.109
Admissibility of Commission Instruments
167.110
Presumption of Existence or Sufficiency of Treatment
167.111
Presumption of Ownership or Care
167.112
Venue of Criminal Prosecution
167.113
Civil Suit Against Corporate Offender
167.131
Refusal of Inspection
167.132
Movement of Animals in Violation of Quarantine
167.133
Movement of Animals or Commodities into Texas from Quarantined Area
167.134
Movement of Animals in Violation of Permit or Certificate
167.135
Failure to Possess or Exhibit Permit or Certificate
167.136
Failure to Make Statement of Possession and Destination
167.137
Failure to Disinfect Conveyance
167.138
Use of Sand as Bedding
167.139
Movement of Commodities from Quarantined Area
167.140
Improper Handling and Removal of Animal Refuse or Dead or Injured Animals
167.141
Failure to Treat Animals
167.142
Destruction of Public Treatment Facilities
167.143
Failure to Provide Tick-free Stockyard Facilities
167.144
Refusal to Permit Search

Accessed:
May 18, 2024

§ 167.006’s source at texas​.gov