Sec. 161.113. TESTING, TREATMENT, OR VACCINATION OF LIVESTOCK. (a) The commission shall adopt rules for testing, treatment, or vaccination under this subchapter. The state may not be required to pay the cost of fees charged for the testing, treatment, or vaccination.
(b) If the commission requires the dipping of livestock under this subchapter, the livestock shall be treated in a manner prescribed by rule of the commission.
(c) The commission may require the owner or operator of a livestock market to furnish adequate equipment or facilities or have access to essential equipment or facilities within the immediate vicinity of the livestock market.
Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 1402, ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1981. Amended by Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 995, ch. 235, art. 1, Sec. 6, eff. Sept. 1, 1983.
Amended by:
Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 849 (S.B. 705), Sec. 15, eff. September 1, 2021.
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 G. Regulation of Livestock Markets
Section 161.113. Testing, Treatment, or Vaccination of Livestock