Sec. 146.021. DEPARTMENT FACILITIES. The department may receive and hold for processing animals and animal products transported in international trade and may establish and collect reasonable fees for yardage, maintenance, feed, medical care, facility use, and other necessary expenses incurred in the course of processing those animals. Notwithstanding any other law, the department may use any portion of fees collected under this section that remains after spending the proceeds of the fees to meet other necessary expenses incurred under this section for expenses related to maintenance of or repairs to department facilities.
Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 1367, ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1981. Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 200, Sec. 4(a), eff. Sept. 1, 2003; Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 369, Sec. 9, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 6 - Production, Processing, and Sale of Animal Products
Chapter 146 - Sale and Shipment of Livestock
Subchapter B. Export-Import Processing Facilities
Section 146.021. Department Facilities
Section 146.023. Payment of Fees and Debts
Section 146.024. Abandoned Animals
Section 146.025. Care and Treatment of Animals in Facilities