Sec. 162.005. IDENTIFICATION OF CATTLE. If cattle examined by a veterinarian show a positive reaction to the tuberculin test or show evidence of tuberculosis infection by clinical or laboratory examination, the veterinarian shall:
(1) comply with any identification requirements of the commission; and
(2) not later than 48 hours after the identification, report the identification to the commission, together with the location, description, and number of animals identified.
Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 1409, ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1981. Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 522, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 6 - Production, Processing, and Sale of Animal Products
Subtitle C - Control of Animal Diseases and Pests
Chapter 162 - Tuberculosis Control
Section 162.002. Cooperative Program
Section 162.004. Certificate of Test or Vaccination of Cattle or Other Animals
Section 162.005. Identification of Cattle
Section 162.009. Tuberculosis Modified Accredited Advanced and Tuberculosis Free Areas
Section 162.010. Duty of Owner or Caretaker to Assist; Notice
Section 162.011. Penalty for Veterinarian's Failure to File Certificate or to Identify Animals
Section 162.012. Penalty for Movement or Sale of Quarantined or Diseased Cattle
Section 162.013. Penalty for Owner's or Caretaker's Failure to Assist
Section 162.014. Review of Current Tuberculosis Programs and Implementation of Improved Program