Tex. Agric. Code Section 164.084
Movement of Infected, Exposed, or Quarantined Animals

(a)

A person commits an offense if the person:

(1)

moves cattle or sheep in violation of Section 164.044 (Movement from Quarantined Premises; Movement of Quarantined Animals)(a) of this code; or

(2)

moves or permits to be moved along or across a public highway or railroad, or on or across the land or premises of another person, cattle or sheep that are infected with scabies, exposed to scabies, or quarantined for scabies.

(b)

An offense under this section is a Class B misdemeanor.

(c)

A person commits a separate offense under Subsection (a)(2) of this section for each highway, railroad, or person’s land or premises along, across, or onto which the person moves the cattle or sheep.

(d)

Venue for prosecution of an offense under Subsection (a)(2) of this section is in any county into which or through which the cattle or sheep are moved.

Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 1426, ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1981. Amended by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 836, Sec. 46, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.

Source: Section 164.084 — Movement of Infected, Exposed, or Quarantined Animals, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/AG/htm/AG.164.htm#164.084 (accessed May 26, 2025).

164.001
Definitions 164.002
Scabies Infection or Exposure 164.003
Inspectors 164.004
Duties of Inspectors 164.005
Entry Power 164.006
Actions of Commission 164.021
Treatment Required on Order of Commission 164.022
Hearing 164.023
Method of Treatment 164.028
Treatment at Expense of County 164.041
Establishment 164.042
Notice 164.043
Effect of Quarantine 164.044
Movement from Quarantined Premises 164.045
Disinfection of Shearing Plant in Quarantined Area 164.046
Disinfection of Quarantined Premises 164.062
Certificate Required 164.063
Quarantine of Imported Sheep 164.064
Designation of Infected or Free Areas 164.065
Exhibitions 164.082
Civil Suits to Recover Penalty for Corporate Offense 164.083
Failure to Treat for Scabies 164.084
Movement of Infected, Exposed, or Quarantined Animals 164.085
Refusal to Permit Entry or Gather Animals for Inspection 164.086
Failure to Disinfect Shearing Plant 164.087
Failure to Properly Disinfect Quarantined Premises 164.088
Importation of Sheep Without Certificate or Permit

Verified:
May 26, 2025

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Original Source: Section 164.084 — Movement of Infected, Exposed, or Quarantined Animals, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/AG/htm/AG.164.htm#164.084 (last accessed May 10, 2025).