Texas Administrative Code

The quarantine established by this subchapter shall remain in effect until the sapote fruit fly is eradicated. The sapote fruit fly shall be considered eradicated from the quarantined area when no additional sapote fruit flies are detected for a time period equal to three consecu…

(a) Quarantined infested areas. (1) Quarantined infested areas are those locations within this state in which the sapote fruit fly is currently found, from which dissemination of the pest or disease is to be prevented, and in which the pest or disease is to be eradicated. (2) The…

Quarantined non-infested areas are those locations within this state in which the sapote fruit fly is not found and which is surrounded by quarantined infested areas. There are no quarantined non-infested areas at this time. Notes 4 Tex. Admin. Code § 19.173 The provisions of thi…

An article subject to the quarantine, or regulated article, is an item the handling of which is controlled, regulated, or restricted by Chapter 71 of the Texas Agriculture Code, this subchapter, and any department orders issued pursuant to these rules and Chapter 71, in order to …

(a) A regulated article shall not be moved into, within, out of, or through a quarantined infested area except as specified in this subchapter. (b) Movement of regulated articles that are detached fruit. (1) Regulated articles that are detached fruit may be moved into, within, ou…

(a) The following plants have serious potential to cause economic or ecological harm to the state. Attached Graphic (b) Unless permitted by the Texas Department of Parks and Wildlife Code § 66.007 or by the Texas Department of Agriculture, a person commits an offense under the Te…

(a) A public entity other than the department that produces for public distribution to commercial or residential landscapers a list of noxious or invasive terrestrial plant species that includes at least one species currently growing in Texas shall include the disclaimer prescrib…

The quarantined areas are all areas outside the State of Texas. Notes 4 Tex. Admin. Code § 19.31 The provisions of this §19.31 adopted to be effective September 2, 1996, 21 TexReg 7802.

(a) The quarantined pest is a quarantined article. (b) Camellia plants that are potted, or balled with soil on roots; Camellia flower buds showing color; open Camellia flowers; or cut Camellia flowers are quarantined. Notes 4 Tex. Admin. Code § 19.32 The provisions of this §19.32…

(a) General. Quarantined articles originating from quarantined areas are prohibited entry into Texas, except as provided in subsection (b) of this section. (b) Exceptions. Camellia plants with buds showing no trace of color may enter the state of Texas provided a certificate issu…

In addition to an inspection fee, the department shall collect a fee of one cent per certificate tag or stamp issued for the certification of sweet potatoes. Notes 4 Tex. Admin. Code § 19.4 The provisions of this §19.4 adopted to be effective September 2, 1996, 21 TexReg 7802.

The quarantined pest is the Caribbean Fruit Fly Anastrepha suspensa (Loew) in any living stage of development. Notes 4 Tex. Admin. Code § 19.40 The provisions of this §19.40 adopted to be effective September 2, 1996, 21 TexReg 7803.

At all times, all citrus plants for sale or distribution must be inspected regularly for symptoms of citrus canker. If any regulated article exhibits symptoms of citrus canker: (1) the regulated article must be held at the location from sale or distribution, pending inspection, s…

(a) Compliance agreement required. Regulated fruit from a quarantined area intended for noncommercial or commercial movement, sale or distribution, shall not be moved from the production site, except under a compliance agreement with the Department or USDA. (b) Disinfecting of re…

(a) A person who fails to comply with quarantine restrictions or requirements or a Department order relating to the quarantine is subject to administrative or civil penalties up to $10,000 per day for any violation of the order and to the assessment of costs for any treatment or …

An order under the quarantine may be appealed according to procedures set forth in the Texas Agriculture Code, § 71.010 . Notes 4 Tex. Admin. Code § 19.407 Adopted by Texas Register, Volume 44, Number 51, December 20, 2019, TexReg 7787 , eff. 12/4/2019 ; Amended by Texas Register…

(a) In the event that discrepancies exist between graphical representations and textual descriptions in this subchapter, the representation or description creating the larger geographical area or more stringent requirements regarding the handling or movement of quarantined articl…

(a) Quarantined areas. State of Florida and parishes of East Baton Rouge, Iberia, Jefferson, Orleans and West Baton Rouge of Louisiana. Areas of Texas described as quarantined areas on the department's Lethal Bronzing of Palms Quarantine web page ( http://www.TexasAgriculture.gov…

(a) The quarantined pest is a quarantined article, including any species determined to be a vector of the disease. (b) All parts of the following figure are quarantined. Attached Graphic (c) Tools used in pruning and handling quarantined articles are quarantined. Notes 4 Tex. Adm…

(a) General. Movement of quarantined articles from the quarantined areas of Texas are prohibited, except as provided in subsections (b) and (c) of this section. (b) Exemptions. (1) Palm seed are exempt from the provisions of this subchapter. (2) Quarantined articles from quaranti…

Each shipment of plants and plant products moved within the state shall have legibly marked upon it in a conspicuous manner and place all of the following: (1) the name and address of the shipper; (2) the name of the person to whom the shipment is forwarded or shipped or the name…

The quarantined pest is the disease, Lethal Yellowing caused by Candidatus phytoplasma palmae or phytoplasma 16SrIV-A. Notes 4 Tex. Admin. Code § 19.60 The provisions of this §19.60 adopted to be effective September 2, 1996, 21 TexReg 7804; Amended by Texas Register, Volume 49, N…

The quarantined pest is the red palm mite, Raoiella indica Hirst in any living stage of development. Notes 4 Tex. Admin. Code § 19.600 The provisions of this §19.600 adopted to be effective November 4, 2008, 33 TexReg 8761

The quarantined areas are: (1) Broward, Collier, Dade, Lee, Martin, Monroe, Palm Beach, and St. Lucie counties in the State of Florida; and (2) any other area infested with the red palm mite. Notes 4 Tex. Admin. Code § 19.601 The provisions of this §19.601 adopted to be effective…

(a) The quarantined pest is a quarantined article. (b) The following articles are quarantined: Attached Graphic Notes 4 Tex. Admin. Code § 19.602 The provisions of this §19.602 adopted to be effective November 4, 2008, 33 TexReg 8761; amended to be effective May 15, 2011, 36 TexR…

(a) General. Quarantined articles originating from quarantined areas are prohibited entry into Texas, except as provided in subsection (b) of this section. (b) Exceptions. Quarantined articles from quarantined areas are allowed entry into Texas if: (1) treated within 14 days of t…

The quarantined areas are the entire state of Florida, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Territory of Guam, East Baton Rouge, Iberia, Jefferson, Orleans and West Baton Rouge parishes of Louisiana. Notes 4 Tex. Admin. Code § 19.61 The provisions of this §19.61 adopted to be eff…

(a) General. Quarantined articles originating from quarantined areas are prohibited entry into or through the State of Texas, except as provided in subsection (b) of this section unless the articles are: (1) Accompanied by a phytosanitary certificate from the state of origin decl…

(a) General. Quarantined articles are prohibited entry into Texas, except as provided in subsections (b) and (c) of this section. (b) Exemptions. Palm seed are exempt from the provisions of this subchapter. (c) Exceptions. The department may allow shipments of quarantined article…

(a) In addition to the penalties set out in Texas Agricultural Code, the following violations are subject to civil and criminal penalties: (1) using an invalid certificate; and (2) falsifying an application. (b) The department may revoke a certificate for a violation of these rul…

The quarantined pest is the European Brown Garden Snail, Helix aspersa (Muller). Notes 4 Tex. Admin. Code § 19.70 The provisions of this §19.70 adopted to be effective September 2, 1996, 21 TexReg 7804.

The quarantined pest is the emerald ash borer, Agrilus planipennis, in any life stage. Notes 4 Tex. Admin. Code § 19.700 Adopted by Texas Register, Volume 46, Number 32, August 6, 2021, TexReg 4848 , eff. 8/11/2021

(a) The quarantined areas are those areas described on the department's website ( http://www.TexasAgriculture.gov ) as quarantined areas under this subchapter. (b) The department may designate additional or expanded quarantined areas, or a reduction of the quarantined area, based…

(a) Definitions. Words and terms used in this subchapter that are defined in Finance Code, § 181.001 et seq. have the same meanings as defined therein. The following words and terms when used in this subchapter shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicat…

(a) Subject to Finance Code, § 184.101(f) , and this section, a trust company may invest for its own account in a mutual fund as defined in Finance Code, § 181.002(a)(31) , unless the mutual fund portfolio contains an investment that the trust company could not make directly. (b)…

(a) Appeal of prospective or concurrent review adverse determinations. Each URA must comply with its written procedures for appeals. The written procedures for appeals must comply with Insurance Code Chapter 4201, Subchapter H, concerning Appeal of Adverse Determination, and must…

The department will issue a single public insurance license under Insurance Code Chapter 4102, concerning Public Insurance Adjustors and the provisions of this subchapter. Notes 28 Tex. Admin. Code § 19.702 The provisions of this §19.702 adopted to be effective November 2, 2003, …

(a) Words and terms defined in Insurance Code Chapter 4001 shall have the same meaning when used in this subchapter. (b) The following words and terms, when used in this subchapter, shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. (1) Commission-…

Waterfront and offshore facilities are classified based on their capacity to transfer or store oil. Oil that is integral to equipment, such as oil in transformers or lubricating oil in machinery, is not included in determining storage or transfer capacity. (1) Small--A facility t…

This subchapter establishes a final rule under the Oil Spill Prevention and Response Act of 1991 (OSPRA), Texas Natural Resources Code, Chapter 40, which became law March 28, 1991. OSPRA supports and complements the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (OPA), Public Law 101-380 , which beca…

(a) Statutory basis. This subchapter implements Insurance Code Chapter 4201, concerning Utilization Review Agents; Insurance Code Chapter 1305, concerning Workers' Compensation Health Care Networks; and Labor Code Title 5, concerning Workers' Compensation. (b) Severability. If a …

(a) The surrender of any agent's license to the State Board of Insurance will not operate to negate any offense committed prior to the effective date of the surrender. (b) Transmitting to the State Board of Insurance any or all insurance agent licenses held by an insurance agent …

(a) In addition to any other remedy available under Chapter 82 of the Insurance Code, the department may refuse to issue an original license, revoke, suspend, or refuse to renew a license, place on probation a person whose license has been suspended, assess an administrative pena…

(a) Each employee of a specialty license holder who performs any act of an insurance agent shall complete a training program which satisfies the requirements of Article 21.09 §1(d). (b) An insurance company authorized to write the specialty insurance product shall submit an outli…

Each specialty license holder must notify the department within 30 days of the occurrence of the following: (1) a change of the specialty license holder's mailing address; (2) an administrative action taken against the specialty license holder by the insurance regulator of anothe…

A specialty license shall be issued to persons not resident in the State of Texas under the same requirements applicable to Texas residents. Notes 28 Tex. Admin. Code § 19.1907 The provisions of this §19.1907 adopted to be effective February 20, 2001, 26 TexReg 1545

(a) Except as otherwise provided by the Insurance Code, a URA must have appropriate personnel reasonably available by toll-free telephone at least 40 hours per week during normal business hours in both Central Time and Mountain Time, to discuss enrollees' care and to respond to t…