Sec. 1951.205. ENVIRONMENTAL RULES. (a) The department, with the advice of the committee, shall adopt rules as authorized under this chapter governing the methods and practices of structural pest control that the department determines are necessary to protect the public's health and welfare and prevent adverse effects on human life and the environment. Each rule adopted must cite the section of this chapter that authorizes the rule.
(b) A rule relating to the use of economic poisons must comply with applicable standards of the federal government and the commissioner governing the use of such substances.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1421, Sec. 4, eff. June 1, 2003.
Amended by:
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 890 (H.B. 2458), Sec. 1.19, eff. September 1, 2007.
Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 506 (S.B. 1016), Sec. 7.08, eff. September 1, 2009.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 12 - Practices and Trades Related to Water, Health, and Safety
Subtitle B - Practices Related to Health and Safety
Chapter 1951 - Structural Pest Control
Subchapter E. Powers and Duties of Department Relating to Structural Pest Control
Section 1951.201. Sole Licensing Authority; Fees
Section 1951.203. Standards and Criteria for Licenses
Section 1951.204. Subpoena Authority
Section 1951.205. Environmental Rules
Section 1951.206. Rules Restricting Advertising or Competitive Bidding
Section 1951.207. Inspection of License Holders
Section 1951.208. Misapplication of Pesticides
Section 1951.209. Availability of Certain Information
Section 1951.210. Pretreatment Inspection Service; Fees; Liability
Section 1951.211. Consultation With Integrated Pest Management Techniques Expert
Section 1951.212. Integrated Pest Management Programs for School Districts