Tex. Agric. Code Section 71.006
Hearing

(a)

Before quarantining an area under Section 71.001 (Quarantines Against Out-of-state Diseases and Pests), 71.002 (Quarantines Against In-state Diseases and Pests), or 71.003 (Quarantines Around Pest-free Areas) of this code, the chief entomologist of the department and, if appointed, one or more other persons appointed by the commissioner, shall hold a public hearing in a convenient and accessible place in order to investigate the pest or disease and determine if the pest or disease is a menace to a valuable plant or plant product. The persons conducting the hearing shall take the constitutional oath of office and may administer oaths to take testimony.

(b)

The persons conducting the hearing shall record the proceedings and make a written report to the department with findings, and reasons supporting the findings as to:

(1)

whether the pest or disease is a menace to an agricultural or horticultural crop;

(2)

whether a quarantine is necessary or desirable; and

(3)

if a quarantine is necessary or desirable, the best known means of controlling or exterminating the pest or disease.

(c)

Following receipt of the report under Subsection (b) of this section, the department may establish the quarantine and adopt rules as necessary to the protection of the agricultural or horticultural interests of this state.
Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 1152, ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1981.

Source: Section 71.006 — Hearing, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/AG/htm/AG.­71.­htm#71.­006 (accessed Jun. 5, 2024).

71.001
Quarantines Against Out-of-state Diseases and Pests 71.002
Quarantines Against In-state Diseases and Pests 71.003
Quarantines Around Pest-free Areas 71.004
Emergency Quarantines 71.005
Movement of Plants from Quarantined Area 71.006
Hearing 71.007
Rules 71.008
Control or Eradication Zone 71.009
Seizure, Treatment, and Destruction of Plants, Plant Products, and Other Substances 71.010
Appeals 71.011
Protection of Carrier from Damages 71.012
Civil Penalty 71.013
Criminal Penalties 71.041
Definitions 71.042
Duty of Department 71.043
Annual Registration 71.044
Inspection 71.046
Treatment or Destruction of Diseased or Infested Plants or Premises 71.047
Expense of Treatment 71.048
Appeal of Notice or Order 71.049
Enforcement of Notice or Order 71.050
Certificate to Accompany Shipment 71.051
Importation Certificates 71.053
Inspection of Shipments 71.054
Protection of Carriers from Liability 71.055
Revocation of Certificate 71.056
Inspection Fees 71.057
Nursery Dealers and Agents 71.058
Penalties 71.059
Civil Penalty 71.060
Stop-sale Order 71.0081
Vehicle Inspections for Insect Pests or Plant Diseases 71.0082
Inspections for Certain Pests and Diseases 71.0083
Agriculture Warrants 71.0091
Seizure, Treatment, and Destruction of a Citrus Plant, Citrus Plant Product, or Citrus Substance 71.0092
Seizure, Treatment, Handling, and Destruction of Certain Materials Within Quarantined Area 71.0101
Department of Public Safety to Cooperate 71.101
Duty of Department 71.102
Field Inspection 71.103
Inspection Certificate 71.104
Tomato Diseases and Insects 71.105
Cruciferous Plant Diseases and Insects 71.106
Pepper Diseases 71.107
Onion Diseases and Insects 71.108
Eggplant Diseases 71.109
Sweet Potato Diseases and Insects 71.110
Treatment or Destruction of Plants 71.111
Certificate for Imported Plants 71.112
Protection of Carriers from Liability 71.113
Revocation of Certificate 71.114
Fees 71.115
Packaging and Labeling of Certified Plants 71.116
Penalties 71.117
Civil Penalty 71.151
List Required 71.152
Noxious or Invasive Plant Sale, Distribution, or Importation Prohibited 71.153
Local Regulation 71.154
Disclaimer Required 71.201
Definitions 71.202
Cooperative Agreement 71.203
Application 71.204
Use of Funds 71.205
Special Funding Considerations 71.206
Reporting Requirements 71.207
Threat Identification and Mitigation Program
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Accessed:
Jun. 5, 2024

§ 71.006’s source at texas​.gov