Tex. Agric. Code Section 167.101
Inspectors

(a)

The commissioners court of a county in which the commission conducts tick eradication may nominate the number of local inspectors found by the commission to be necessary for tick eradication in that county. The commission shall appoint those persons nominated unless, following appointment of local inspectors, the commission finds that the county is trying to retard tick eradication or is nominating persons who are incompetent or negligent in the performance of duty. In that case, the commission may ignore the nominations of the county.

(b)

If a commissioners court fails or refuses to nominate persons as local inspectors, the commission shall appoint local inspectors without nomination.

(c)

Local inspectors work under the direction and orders of the commission and are subject to discharge by the commission. The commission shall fix and the state shall pay the salaries of local inspectors, but a county may pay the salary and traveling expenses of a local inspector.

(d)

The commission may employ county and district supervising inspectors without nomination by the commissioners courts.

(e)

Only an inspector appointed for the purpose may conduct tick eradication or issue permits and certificates certifying animals to be free from ticks or exposure to ticks. An inspector shall issue those permits and certificates in accordance with the rules of the commission.
Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 1446, ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1981.
Amended by:
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 324 (H.B. 1807), Sec. 24, eff. September 1, 2013.
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 773 (S.B. 1095), Sec. 24, eff. September 1, 2013.

Source: Section 167.101 — Inspectors, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/AG/htm/AG.­167.­htm#167.­101 (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
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Accessed:
Jun. 5, 2024

§ 167.101’s source at texas​.gov