Sec. 161.003. DUTY OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT. (a) The commissioners court of each county shall cooperate with and assist the commission in protecting livestock, domestic animals, and domestic fowl from communicable diseases, regardless of whether a particular disease exists in the county.
(b) Each commissioners court may employ a veterinarian at the expense of the county. Any veterinarian employed is subject to approval by the commission.
Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 1393, ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1981.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 6 - Production, Processing, and Sale of Animal Products
Subtitle C - Control of Animal Diseases and Pests
Chapter 161 - General Disease and Pest Control
Subchapter A. General Provisions
Section 161.002. Caretaker of Animal
Section 161.003. Duty of County Commissioners Court
Section 161.004. Disposal of Diseased Livestock Carcass
Section 161.005. Commission Written Instruments
Section 161.006. Documents to Accompany Shipment
Section 161.007. Exposure or Infection Considered Continuing