Tex. Agric. Code Section 167.023
Quarantine of Free Area


(a)

The commission by written order may establish a quarantine in the free area if necessary for the purpose of regulating the handling of animals and eradicating ticks or exposure to ticks in the free area or for the purpose of preventing the spread of tick infestation into the free area.

(b)

The order of the commission establishing a quarantine in the free area shall designate the land or premises to be quarantined.

(c)

The commission shall give notice of a quarantine established in the free area by:

(1)

delivering notice to each owner or caretaker of animals in the area to be quarantined or to each owner or caretaker of land or premises in the area on which animals are located;

(2)

posting written notice at the courthouse door of each county in which the area to be quarantined is located; or

(3)

publishing notice in a newspaper published in each county in which the area to be quarantined is located.
Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 1438, ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1981.
Amended by:
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 324 (H.B. 1807), Sec. 7, eff. September 1, 2013.
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 773 (S.B. 1095), Sec. 7, eff. September 1, 2013.

Source: Section 167.023 — Quarantine of Free Area, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/AG/htm/AG.­167.­htm#167.­023 (accessed Jun. 5, 2024).

167.001
Definitions
167.002
Caretaker of Animal
167.003
General Powers and Duties of Commission
167.004
Classification of Animals or Premises as Infested, Exposed, or Free from Exposure
167.005
Eradication, Free, and Inactive Quarantine Areas
167.006
Designation of Tick Eradication Area
167.007
Tick Eradication in Free Area
167.008
Inspections
167.021
General Quarantine Power
167.022
Quarantine of Tick Eradication Area
167.023
Quarantine of Free Area
167.024
Movement in or from Quarantined Area
167.025
Movement in or from Inactive Quarantined Area
167.026
Movement into This State from Quarantined Area
167.027
Permit or Certificate to Accompany Movement
167.028
Statement of Possession and Destination
167.029
Conditions, Manner, and Method of Moving and Handling
167.030
Disinfection of Conveyance
167.031
Use of Sand as Bedding in Conveyance
167.032
Movement of Commodities
167.033
Handling and Removal of Refuse or Dead or Injured Animals
167.051
Animals Subject to Treatment
167.052
Order to Treat
167.053
Hearing
167.054
Excuse from Compliance with Order
167.055
Persons Responsible for Treatment and Assistance
167.056
Manner of Treatment
167.057
Treatment Chemicals
167.059
Treatment Facilities
167.060
Treatment Required for Movement from Quarantined Area
167.081
Designation of Facility to Handle Certified Livestock
167.082
Notice and Hearing
167.083
Maintenance of Tick-free Facilities
167.101
Inspectors
167.102
Entry Power
167.103
Treatment of Animals by Peace Officer on Request of Inspector
167.104
Seizure and Disposal of Animals Running at Large
167.105
Seizure and Disposal of Animals Moved in Violation of Quarantine
167.106
Injunction
167.107
Sale of Animals Treated or Seized by Peace Officer
167.108
Liens
167.109
Admissibility of Commission Instruments
167.110
Presumption of Existence or Sufficiency of Treatment
167.111
Presumption of Ownership or Care
167.112
Venue of Criminal Prosecution
167.113
Civil Suit Against Corporate Offender
167.131
Refusal of Inspection
167.132
Movement of Animals in Violation of Quarantine
167.133
Movement of Animals or Commodities into Texas from Quarantined Area
167.134
Movement of Animals in Violation of Permit or Certificate
167.135
Failure to Possess or Exhibit Permit or Certificate
167.136
Failure to Make Statement of Possession and Destination
167.137
Failure to Disinfect Conveyance
167.138
Use of Sand as Bedding
167.139
Movement of Commodities from Quarantined Area
167.140
Improper Handling and Removal of Animal Refuse or Dead or Injured Animals
167.141
Failure to Treat Animals
167.142
Destruction of Public Treatment Facilities
167.143
Failure to Provide Tick-free Stockyard Facilities
167.144
Refusal to Permit Search

Accessed:
Jun. 5, 2024

§ 167.023’s source at texas​.gov