Texas Agriculture Code Title 2, Chapter 19 - Citrus Budwood And Citrus Nursery Stock Certification Programs
- Texas Section 19.001 - Purpose
The purpose of this chapter is to: (1) establish a certified citrus budwood program to produce citrus trees that are horticulturally sound, are free from...
- Texas Section 19.002 - Definitions
In this chapter: (1) "Advisory council" means the citrus budwood advisory council. (1-a) "Asian citrus psyllid" has the meaning assigned by Section 80.003. (2) "Certified...
- Texas Section 19.003 - Scope
Except as otherwise provided by this chapter, this chapter applies to all citrus nurseries and citrus growers. Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 358,...
- Texas Section 19.0031 - Citrus Zone
The following counties are designated as the citrus zone of this state for the purpose of this chapter: Brooks, Cameron, Hidalgo, Jim Hogg, Kenedy, Starr,...
- Texas Section 19.004 - Citrus Budwood Certification Program
(a) The citrus budwood certification program is established. The department administers the program. (b) The department shall accomplish the purposes of the program through the...
- Texas Section 19.0041 - Citrus Nursery Stock Certification Program
(a) The citrus nursery stock certification program is established. The department administers the program. (b) The department shall accomplish the purposes of the program through...
- Texas Section 19.005 - Advisory Council
(a) The commissioner shall appoint the advisory council. The advisory council is composed of seven members, including: (1) one member representing the department; (2) one...
- Texas Section 19.006 - Rules
The department, with the advice of the advisory council, shall adopt standards and rules: (1) necessary to administer the citrus budwood certification program and the...
- Texas Section 19.007 - Certification Standards
(a) The department shall establish: (1) the certification standards for genetic purity for varieties of citrus budwood by type; (2) procedures that must be followed...
- Texas Section 19.008 - Applying For Foundation Grove Designation, Budwood Certification, And Citrus Nursery Certification
(a) A person who desires to operate a foundation grove and produce certified citrus budwood for sale to the citrus industry must apply for foundation...
- Texas Section 19.009 - Revocation
The department shall establish rules regarding the revocation of foundation grove designation, citrus budwood certification, and citrus nursery certification. Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg.,...
- Texas Section 19.010 - Program Cost; Fees; Account
(a) The department shall set and collect fees from persons applying for foundation grove designation, citrus budwood certification, or citrus nursery certification. The department shall...
- Texas Section 19.011 - Stop-sale Order
(a) If a person offers citrus budwood or a citrus nursery tree for sale falsely claiming that it is certified, that it comes from a...
- Texas Section 19.012 - Criminal Penalty
(a) A person commits an offense if the person: (1) sells or offers to sell citrus budwood, a citrus nursery tree, or citrus nursery stock...
- Texas Section 19.013 - Civil Penalty; Injunction
(a) A person who violates this chapter, a rule adopted under this chapter, or an order adopted under this chapter is liable to the state...
- Texas Section 19.014 - Administrative Penalties
The department may assess an administrative penalty under Chapter 12 for a violation of this chapter if the department finds that a person: (1) sells...
Last modified: September 28, 2016