Texas Administrative Code

(a) An electronic signature on an electronic document submitted to the commission is the legal equivalent of a handwritten signature on a paper document submitted to the commission. (b) Persons, as defined in § 3.2 of this title (relating to Definitions), and signatories are subj…

In addition to the terms defined in Chapter 3 of this title (relating to Definitions), the following words and terms, when used in this chapter, have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. (1) Authorized program--A federal program that the United …

(a) Notwithstanding any other law or rule, the commission may utilize electronic means of transmission of information, including notices, orders, and decisions, issued or sent by the commission. (b) A person who provides their email address to the commission for the purpose of pr…

(a) When the executive director has announced on the commission's public Web site that it is accepting specified electronic documents, individuals who submit to the commission electronic documents to satisfy requirements of authorized programs or designated state programs must us…

(a) Subchapters A - C of this chapter apply to: (1) persons, as defined in § 3.2 of this title (relating to Definitions), and signatories who submit official, final electronic documents to the commission to satisfy requirements of: (A) authorized programs for which the executive …

The commission may adjust fees as necessary to encourage electronic reporting and the use of the commission's electronic document receiving system. Notes 30 Tex. Admin. Code § 19.21 The provisions of this §19.21 adopted to be effective July 10, 2008, 33 TexReg 5321

Fund Availability. From time to time, SECO may publish a Notice of Loan Fund Availability (NOLFA) regarding the availability of LoanSTAR loans under this subchapter. The notice shall be published in the Texas Register or the Electronic Business Daily, and on the SECO website. Not…

Utility Cost Reduction Projects that loan candidates propose must comply with the following program and eligibility requirements. (1) Loan candidates must own and occupy the buildings where the proposed projects will take place. (2) Eligible projects may include one or more of th…

The following words and terms, when used in this subchapter, shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. (1) Building--A structure and its associated site where energy or water consumption takes place. (2) Estimated simple payback period--Th…

Under Government Code, § 2305.032 , SECO administers a revolving loan program that provides loans to eligible applicants for energy and water efficiency measures. The loan program is called the Texas LoanSTAR (Saving Taxes and Resources) Program for Public Sector Institutions. No…

Before beginning construction of a new state building or a major renovation project including a new building or major renovation project of a state-supported institution of higher education, a state agency or an institution of higher education shall submit to SECO a copy of the c…

(a) Requirement. A state agency or institution of higher education that purchases utilities shall prepare a long range plan for the delivery of reliable, cost-effective utility services for the agency or institution. (b) Guidelines. SECO shall post guidelines for the Long Range U…

(a) Requirements. The head of a state agency or an institution of higher education shall prepare an Energy and Water Management Plan and submit the plan to SECO. (b) Guidelines. The Energy and Water Management Plan shall be prepared in accordance with the guidelines located on th…

The following words and terms, when used in this chapter shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. (1) Energy and Water Management Plan--A comprehensive plan prepared by a state agency or institution of higher education that includes a pro…

The quarantined pest is the gypsy moth, Lymantria dispar (Linnaeus). Notes 4 Tex. Admin. Code § 19.80 The provisions of this §19.80 adopted to be effective September 2, 1996, 21 TexReg 7804.

(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)…

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.

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

The quarantined areas are the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the State of Florida, and any other area infested with Caribbean fruit fly. Notes 4 Tex. Admin. Code § 19.41 The provisions of this §19.41 adopted to be effective September 2, 1996, 21 TexReg 7803.

(a) The quarantined pest is a quarantined article. (b) The fruit or berries of all of the following plants originating from the quarantined area are quarantined: Attached Graphic (c) Plants listed in subsection (b) of this section, when originating from the quarantined areas, are…

(a) General. Quarantined articles are prohibited entry into Texas, except as provided in subsections (b) and (c) of this section. (b) Exemptions. (1) Lime fruit which shows no yellow coloring is exempt from these rules. (2) Commercial fruit of avocado, bell pepper, lychee, and to…

(a) The department may perform a growing season inspection and issue a phytosanitary growing season inspection certificate, upon request. (b) An application for a growing season inspection accompanied by a field location map shall be submitted to the department no later than 40 d…

(a) A regulated article or quarantined pest shall not be moved into, within, out of, or through a quarantined 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,…

(a) A regulated article or quarantined pest located within a core area shall be monitored, handled, and treated by ground or aerial sprays, as prescribed in a written notice issued by the department or the USDA or as specified in a written compliance agreement between the departm…

(a) Persons in a quarantined area shall maintain premises in sanitary condition, with regard to regulated articles and the quarantined pest. (1) When fruit is present at the location, maintenance shall be performed at least once every 21 days, to prevent accumulation of and remov…

A person who fails to comply with quarantine restrictions or requirements or a department order relating to the quarantine may be subject to administrative penalties not to exceed $5,000 per occurrence, civil penalties not to exceed $10,000 per occurrence, or criminal prosecution…

An order under the quarantine may be appealed according to procedures set forth in the Texas Agriculture Code, § 72.041 . Notes 4 Tex. Admin. Code § 19.508 Adopted by Texas Register, Volume 40, Number 03, January 16, 2015, TexReg 327 , eff. 1/20/2015

(a) Quarantined pest is citrus greening. The department finds that citrus greening, "Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus," is a dangerous plant disease that is not widely distributed in this state. (b) Description of dangerous plant disease. Host plants. Citrus greening is a danger…

(a) Quarantined infested areas. (1) Quarantined infested areas, or quarantined areas (infested geographical areas subject to the quarantine), are those locations within this state in which the dangerous plant disease is currently found, from which dissemination of the disease is …

An article subject to the quarantine, or regulated article, is any article described as a regulated article by Title 7, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) §301.76-2. Notes 4 Tex. Admin. Code § 19.617 The provisions of this §19.617 adopted to be effective February 9, 2013, 38 TexRe…

(a) In addition to other restrictions that may apply: (1) In a quarantined area, any regulated article intended for interstate movement, distribution or sale shall conform to: (A) the requirements of 7 C.F.R. 301.76 ; and (B) those requirements of § 19.622 of this subchapter (rel…

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 dest…

(a) The quarantined pest is a quarantined article, including leafhopper vector Haplaxius (Myndus) crudus, and sod species infested with Haplaxius crudus or any other species determined to be a vector of the disease. (b) The following articles are quarantined: Attached Graphic Not…

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 § 19.620 The provisions of this §19.620 adopted to be effective February 9, 2013, 38 TexReg 491

The quarantined articles are: (1) the quarantined pest; (2) firewood of all hardwood (non-coniferous) species; (3) ash ( Fraxinus spp.) nursery stock; and (4) any other material living, dead, cut, or fallen, including green lumber, logs, stumps, roots, branches, and composted and…

(a) General. Quarantined articles originating from quarantined areas are prohibited entry into or through the free areas of Texas, except as provided in subsections (b) and (c) of this section. (b) Exemptions. (1) Processed lumber that is free of bark or has been kiln dried or fu…

The quarantined areas are Arizona and California. Notes 4 Tex. Admin. Code § 19.71 The provisions of this §19.71 adopted to be effective September 2, 1996, 21 TexReg 7804.

The quarantined articles are horticultural and nursery stock with roots in soil and growing media. Notes 4 Tex. Admin. Code § 19.72 The provisions of this §19.72 adopted to be effective September 2, 1996, 21 TexReg 7804.

(a) General. Quarantined articles originating from quarantined areas are prohibited entry into or through Texas, except as provided in subsections (b) and (c) of this section. (b) Exemptions. Cut greens, cut flowers, and soil free plants, including bare root plants, plant crowns,…

The department hereby adopts by reference the federal qypsy month quarantine found at 7 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 301.45 through 301.45-12. A copy of the regulation may be obtained from the Plant Quality Program, Texas Department of Agriculture, P.O. Box 12847, Austin, Te…

When used in this chapter, the following words or terms have the following meanings unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: (1) Texas Main Street Program--A program of the Commission in which designated Texas Main Street cities receive assistance for the preservation and …

These rules provide a system by which the Commission may designate and provide service to Texas Main Street cities. All applications, designations, and services shall comply with these rules. Notes 13 Tex. Admin. Code § 19.2 The provisions of this §19.2 adopted to be effective Ma…