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TX Agric Code § 74.129 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Agriculture Code|Title 5 - Production, Processing, and Sale of Horticultural Products|Subtitle B - Horticultural Diseases and Pests|Chapter 74 - Cotton Diseases and Pests|Subchapter D. Official Cotton Growers' Boll Weevil Eradication Foundation|Section 74.129. Exemption From Lawsuits, Liability, Taxation, and Legal Process

Sec. 74.129.  EXEMPTION FROM LAWSUITS, LIABILITY, TAXATION, AND LEGAL PROCESS.  The legislature recognizes that the foundation, acting under the supervision and control of the commissioner, is carrying out an important governmental function and that therefore the foundation, as a quasi-governmental entity, must be immune from lawsuits and liability except to the extent provided in Chapter 101, Civil Practice and Remedies Code, and as provided by this section.  Therefore, no claims may be brought or continued against the foundation except:  (1) claims allowed by Chapter 101, Civil Practice and Remedies Code;  and (2) claims pending against the foundation on April 30, 1997, plus attorney's fees and costs of court.  With the exception of finally adjudicated claims arising from Chapter 101, Civil Practice and Remedies Code, and claims for assessments, attorney's fees, and costs of court paid by named plaintiffs in lawsuits pending on or before April 30, 1997, all payments, contributions, funds, and assessments received or held by the foundation under this subchapter are exempt from garnishment, attachment, execution, or other seizure and from state and local taxation, levies, sales, and any other process and are unassignable.  Nothing in this section shall affect or impair any existing or future indebtedness or any existing or future security interest created under a note, security agreement, assignment, or other loan agreement between the foundation and a lender or any judgment, to the extent such judgment allows recovery against the foundation pursuant to a note, security agreement, loan agreement, or other document.|Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 463, Sec. 1.25, eff. May 30, 1997.|
TX Agric Code § 74.130 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Agriculture Code|Title 5 - Production, Processing, and Sale of Horticultural Products|Subtitle B - Horticultural Diseases and Pests|Chapter 74 - Cotton Diseases and Pests|Subchapter D. Official Cotton Growers' Boll Weevil Eradication Foundation|Section 74.130. Use of Bio-Intensive Controls

Sec. 74.130.  USE OF BIO-INTENSIVE CONTROLS.  (a)  The commissioner shall develop and adopt rules to allow a cotton grower in an eradication program to use biological, botanical, or other non-synthetic pest control methods.  In developing the rules, the commissioner shall consider:(1)  scientific studies and field trials of the effectiveness of a proposed alternative control method;(2)  the feasibility of using a proposed alternative control technique within a particular region;(3)  the degree of monitoring necessary to establish the success of the use of a proposed alternative control;  and(4)  methods to prevent the use of substances that would impede the use of alternative controls and the promotion of beneficial insect populations.(b)  A cotton grower that chooses to use an alternative method of control as provided in Subsection (a) shall notify the board.  The board and the cotton grower shall coordinate their actions to prevent the use of substances that would impede the use of alternative controls and the promotion of beneficial insect populations.(c)  The cotton grower shall pay any additional cost of bio-intensive control in addition to any assessment.|Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 463, Sec. 1.25, eff. May 30, 1997.|
TX Agric Code § 74.131 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Agriculture Code|Title 5 - Production, Processing, and Sale of Horticultural Products|Subtitle B - Horticultural Diseases and Pests|Chapter 74 - Cotton Diseases and Pests|Subchapter D. Official Cotton Growers' Boll Weevil Eradication Foundation|Section 74.131. Venue

Sec. 74.131.  VENUE.  (a)  Venue for an action arising out of this subchapter in which the foundation is a party is in Travis County.(b)  This section does not expand the liability of the foundation beyond the liability provided under Section 74.129.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 286, Sec. 5, eff. May 29, 1999.|
TX Agric Code § 74.132 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Agriculture Code|Title 5 - Production, Processing, and Sale of Horticultural Products|Subtitle B - Horticultural Diseases and Pests|Chapter 74 - Cotton Diseases and Pests|Subchapter D. Official Cotton Growers' Boll Weevil Eradication Foundation|Section 74.132. Complaints

Sec. 74.132.  COMPLAINTS.  (a)  The foundation shall maintain a system to promptly and efficiently act on complaints filed with the foundation.  The foundation shall maintain information about parties to the complaint, the subject matter of the complaint, a summary of the results of the review or investigation of the complaint, and its disposition.(b)  The foundation shall make information available describing its procedures for complaint investigation and resolution.(c)  The foundation shall periodically notify the complaint parties of the status of the complaint until final disposition unless the notice would jeopardize an investigation.|Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 848 (S.B. 703), Sec. 25, eff. September 1, 2021.|
TX Agric Code § 74.151 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Agriculture Code|Title 5 - Production, Processing, and Sale of Horticultural Products|Subtitle B - Horticultural Diseases and Pests|Chapter 74 - Cotton Diseases and Pests|Subchapter E. Cost-Sharing for Boll Weevil Eradication|Section 74.151. Definitions

Sec. 74.151.  DEFINITIONS.  In this subchapter:(1)  "Boll weevil" and "pink bollworm" have the meanings assigned by Section 74.002.(2)  "Commissioner" has the meaning assigned by Section 74.102.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 127, Sec. 1, eff. May 20, 1999.|
TX Agric Code § 74.152 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Agriculture Code|Title 5 - Production, Processing, and Sale of Horticultural Products|Subtitle B - Horticultural Diseases and Pests|Chapter 74 - Cotton Diseases and Pests|Subchapter E. Cost-Sharing for Boll Weevil Eradication|Section 74.152. Creation of Cost-Sharing Program

Sec. 74.152.  CREATION OF COST-SHARING PROGRAM.  As part of the program to eradicate the boll weevil and the pink bollworm under this chapter, a cost-sharing program is created to be administered under this chapter and rules adopted by the commissioner.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 127, Sec. 1, eff. May 20, 1999.|
TX Agric Code § 74.153 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Agriculture Code|Title 5 - Production, Processing, and Sale of Horticultural Products|Subtitle B - Horticultural Diseases and Pests|Chapter 74 - Cotton Diseases and Pests|Subchapter E. Cost-Sharing for Boll Weevil Eradication|Section 74.153. Cost-Sharing Program Requirements

Sec. 74.153.  COST-SHARING PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS.  (a)  The commissioner may contract to obtain boll weevil eradication services for the state with the entity named under Section 74.1011.(b)  The department may spend money under the cost-sharing program only in a zone in which:(1)  a boll weevil eradication project under this chapter is active;  or(2)  boll weevil eradication has been declared complete by the United States Department of Agriculture or its designee.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 127, Sec. 1, eff. May 20, 1999.|
TX Agric Code § 74.201 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Agriculture Code|Title 5 - Production, Processing, and Sale of Horticultural Products|Subtitle B - Horticultural Diseases and Pests|Chapter 74 - Cotton Diseases and Pests|Subchapter F. Maintenance Program for Boll Weevil and Pink Bollworm Eradication|Section 74.201. Definitions

Sec. 74.201.  DEFINITIONS.  The definitions provided by Section 74.102 apply to this subchapter.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 119 (S.B. 1428), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2005.|
TX Agric Code § 74.202 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Agriculture Code|Title 5 - Production, Processing, and Sale of Horticultural Products|Subtitle B - Horticultural Diseases and Pests|Chapter 74 - Cotton Diseases and Pests|Subchapter F. Maintenance Program for Boll Weevil and Pink Bollworm Eradication|Section 74.202. Maintenance Areas

Sec. 74.202.  MAINTENANCE AREAS.  (a)  On the request of the foundation and affected cotton grower steering committees, the commissioner by rule may designate boll weevil and pink bollworm eradication maintenance areas for the continued protection of the cotton industry.  To the extent practicable, and to the extent consistent with Subsection (b), maintenance areas must follow the lines of existing eradication zones.  Contiguous eradication zones eligible for inclusion in a maintenance area may be included in the same maintenance area.  Additional counties not previously included in an eradication zone may be added to maintenance areas to prevent reinfestation or otherwise support the eradication efforts of the state on request of the foundation, if the county is contiguous with a maintenance area.(b)  An eradication zone is eligible for inclusion in a maintenance area if:(1)  the commissioner determines that the boll weevil has been functionally eradicated in that zone;(2)  the zone has satisfied any debt owed to the foundation;(3)  the cotton grower steering committee has been consulted regarding the inclusion of the zone in a maintenance area; and(4)  the foundation requests the inclusion of the zone in a maintenance area.(c)  To the extent consistent with this subchapter, Subchapter D applies to the activities of the department and foundation under this subchapter.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 119 (S.B. 1428), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2005.Amended by: Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 577 (S.B. 818), Sec. 5, eff. June 14, 2013.|
TX Agric Code § 74.203 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Agriculture Code|Title 5 - Production, Processing, and Sale of Horticultural Products|Subtitle B - Horticultural Diseases and Pests|Chapter 74 - Cotton Diseases and Pests|Subchapter F. Maintenance Program for Boll Weevil and Pink Bollworm Eradication|Section 74.203. Maintenance Fees

Sec. 74.203.  MAINTENANCE FEES.  (a)  The commissioner by rule may impose a maintenance fee on all cotton grown or on all cotton acres in a maintenance area.(b)  The maintenance fee must be collected on a per-acre or per-bale basis at a rate to be set by the commissioner after receiving a recommendation from the board.  The board shall consult with cotton grower steering committees in formulating a recommendation to the commissioner under this subsection.  The commissioner may accept, reject, or modify a board recommendation.(c)  The commissioner by rule may determine the method, manner, and mechanism by which maintenance fees are collected, including provisions for collection at central points in the cotton marketing process.  The rules must provide for the fee collector to forward maintenance fees to the credit of the foundation.(d)  The amount of the maintenance fee must be based on:(1)  the number of cotton acres in a maintenance area;(2)  the potential for reinfestation from outside the maintenance area;(3)  the growing season;(4)  epidemiology;(5)  historical weather conditions;(6)  the expected costs of the maintenance program; and(7)  the need for an adequate reserve to respond to potential reinfestations in a rapid, effective manner.(e)  The department shall hold one or more hearings regarding the amount and collection methods of a maintenance fee to be imposed under this section.(f)  Maintenance fees collected under this section are not state funds.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 119 (S.B. 1428), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2005.Amended by: Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 577 (S.B. 818), Sec. 6, eff. June 14, 2013.|
TX Agric Code § 74.2035 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Agriculture Code|Title 5 - Production, Processing, and Sale of Horticultural Products|Subtitle B - Horticultural Diseases and Pests|Chapter 74 - Cotton Diseases and Pests|Subchapter F. Maintenance Program for Boll Weevil and Pink Bollworm Eradication|Section 74.2035. Transfer of Funds Between Eradication Zones and Maintenance Areas

Sec. 74.2035.  TRANSFER OF FUNDS BETWEEN ERADICATION ZONES AND MAINTENANCE AREAS.  Notwithstanding any provision of this subchapter or Subchapter D, with the approval of the board and the commissioner, the foundation may transfer funds, including the proceeds from the collection of assessments or maintenance fees, between active eradication zones and maintenance areas as needed to fulfill the purposes of this subchapter and Subchapter D.  The board shall consult with affected cotton grower steering committees before recommending that the commissioner approve the transfer of funds under this section.|Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 577 (S.B. 818), Sec. 7, eff. June 14, 2013.|
TX Agric Code § 74.204 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Agriculture Code|Title 5 - Production, Processing, and Sale of Horticultural Products|Subtitle B - Horticultural Diseases and Pests|Chapter 74 - Cotton Diseases and Pests|Subchapter F. Maintenance Program for Boll Weevil and Pink Bollworm Eradication|Section 74.204. Rules

Sec. 74.204.  RULES.  The department may adopt rules necessary for the implementation and operation of a maintenance program under this subchapter, including rules limiting the balance of maintenance fees that the foundation may carry over from year to year in the foundation budget.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 119 (S.B. 1428), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2005.|
TX Agric Code § 76.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Agriculture Code|Title 5 - Production, Processing, and Sale of Horticultural Products|Subtitle B - Horticultural Diseases and Pests|Chapter 76 - Pesticide and Herbicide Regulation|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 76.002. Pests

Sec. 76.002.  PESTS.  The department shall determine what organisms constitute pests for purposes of this chapter and may include in the list of pests:(1)  any insect, snail, slug, rodent, bird, nematode, fungus, weed, or other form of terrestrial or aquatic plant or animal life;  or(2)  any virus, bacteria, or other microorganism, other than a virus, bacteria, or other microorganism on or in living man or other living animals.|Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 1190, ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1981.  Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1369, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Agric Code § 76.003 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Agriculture Code|Title 5 - Production, Processing, and Sale of Horticultural Products|Subtitle B - Horticultural Diseases and Pests|Chapter 76 - Pesticide and Herbicide Regulation|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 76.003. State-Limited-Use Pesticides

Sec. 76.003.  STATE-LIMITED-USE PESTICIDES.  (a)  After notice and public hearing, the department may adopt lists of state-limited-use pesticides for the entire state or for a designated area within the state.(b)  A pesticide may be included on a list of state-limited-use pesticides if the department determines that, when used as directed or in accordance with widespread and commonly recognized practice, the pesticide requires additional restrictions to prevent unreasonable risk to man or the environment, taking into account the economic, social, and environmental costs and benefits of use of the pesticide.  However, the department shall not place a pesticide on the state-limited-use list solely on the basis of actual damage or risk of damage to water quality without first obtaining approval from the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission based on the impact of the pesticide's use on water quality.(c)  The department shall formally request an opinion regarding impact on water quality from the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission during department consideration of any amendments to the current list of state-limited-use pesticides.(d)  At the direction of the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission in conjunction with its responsibilities pursuant to Chapter 26, Water Code, the department shall consider any formal request to add any pesticide to the state-limited-use list under Subsection (b), and the department shall issue regulations regarding the time, place, and conditions of such pesticide's use.(e)  The department may regulate the time and conditions of use of a state-limited-use pesticide and may require that it be purchased or used only:(1)  with permission of the department;(2)  under direct supervision of the department in certain areas under certain conditions;  or(3)  in specified quantities and concentrations.(f)  The department may require a person authorized to distribute or use a state-limited-use pesticide to maintain records of the person's distribution or use and may require that the records be kept separate from other business records.|Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 1190, ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1981.  Amended by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 230, Sec. 80, eff. Sept. 1, 1989;  Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 11.03, eff. Sept. 1, 1995;  Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1369, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Agric Code § 76.004 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Agriculture Code|Title 5 - Production, Processing, and Sale of Horticultural Products|Subtitle B - Horticultural Diseases and Pests|Chapter 76 - Pesticide and Herbicide Regulation|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 76.004. Department Rules

Sec. 76.004.  DEPARTMENT RULES.  (a)  The department may adopt rules for carrying out the provisions of this chapter, including rules providing for:(1)  the collection, examination, and reporting of records, devices, and samples of pesticides;(2)  the safe handling, transportation, storage, display, distribution, or disposal of pesticides and pesticide containers;(3)  labeling requirements for pesticides and devices required to be registered under this chapter; and(4)  compliance with federal pesticide rules and regulations.(b)  Any rules adopted by the department for the purpose of protection or enhancement of water quality shall not be inconsistent with nor less stringent than rules adopted for the protection or enhancement of water quality by the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission pursuant to recommendations of the Texas Groundwater Protection Committee.|Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 1190, ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1981.  Amended by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 230, Sec. 81, eff. Sept. 1, 1989;  Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 11.04, eff. Sept. 1, 1995;  Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1369, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.Amended by: Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 506 (S.B. 1016), Sec. 9.20, eff. September 1, 2009.|
TX Agric Code § 76.006 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Agriculture Code|Title 5 - Production, Processing, and Sale of Horticultural Products|Subtitle B - Horticultural Diseases and Pests|Chapter 76 - Pesticide and Herbicide Regulation|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 76.006. Pesticide Examination and Testing

Sec. 76.006.  PESTICIDE EXAMINATION AND TESTING.  (a)  The department may contract with a state college or university, state agency, or commercial laboratory for examination of a pesticide.  The department shall let contracts with commercial laboratories under this subsection on the basis of competitive bidding.(b)  The department may make or provide for sample tests of a pesticide on request and may charge and collect a fee for the tests in an amount necessary to cover expenses incurred in making or providing for the tests.|Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 1191, ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1981.  Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1369, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Agric Code § 76.008 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Agriculture Code|Title 5 - Production, Processing, and Sale of Horticultural Products|Subtitle B - Horticultural Diseases and Pests|Chapter 76 - Pesticide and Herbicide Regulation|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 76.008. Exemption

Sec. 76.008.  EXEMPTION.  Sections 76.007, 76.104-76.106, 76.108-76.117, 76.151(b), 76.151(c), 76.154(b), 76.155, 76.181, 76.182, 76.184, and 76.201(d)(1) do not apply to a person who is regulated by Chapter 1951, Occupations Code.|Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 1191, ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1981.  Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1369, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997;  Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1276, Sec. 14A.751, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Agric Code § 76.009 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Agriculture Code|Title 5 - Production, Processing, and Sale of Horticultural Products|Subtitle B - Horticultural Diseases and Pests|Chapter 76 - Pesticide and Herbicide Regulation|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 76.009. Pesticide Disposal Fund

Sec. 76.009.  PESTICIDE DISPOSAL FUND.  (a)  The pesticide disposal fund is a fund in the state treasury outside the general revenue fund. The fund consists of:(1)  money deposited to the credit of the fund under Section 76.044; and(2)  interest earned on the investment of money in the fund.(b)  The department shall administer the fund.  Money in the fund may be appropriated only for the purposes of the pesticide waste and pesticide container collection activities performed under Section 76.132.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1025 (H.B. 191), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Agric Code § 76.021 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Agriculture Code|Title 5 - Production, Processing, and Sale of Horticultural Products|Subtitle B - Horticultural Diseases and Pests|Chapter 76 - Pesticide and Herbicide Regulation|Subchapter B. Labeling|Section 76.021. Labeling Information

Sec. 76.021.  LABELING INFORMATION.  (a)  Each pesticide distributed in this state shall bear a label containing the following information relating to the pesticide:(1)  the label information required by FIFRA, if the pesticide is subject to registration under that law;  or(2)  the following information, if the pesticide is not subject to registration under FIFRA:(A)  the name, brand, or trademark under which the pesticide is distributed;(B)  the name and percentage of each active ingredient and the total percentage of inert ingredients;(C)  directions for use that are necessary for effecting the purpose for which the product is intended and, if complied with, are adequate for the protection of health and the environment;(D)  if the pesticide contains any form of arsenic, the percentage of total water-soluble arsenic, calculated as elementary arsenic;(E)  the name and address of the manufacturer, registrant, or person for whom the pesticide was manufactured;(F)  numbers or other symbols to identify the lot or batch of the manufacturer of the contents of the package;  and(G)  a clear display of appropriate warnings, symbols, and cautionary statements commensurate with the toxicity or use classification of the pesticide.(b)  The label bearing the ingredient statement under Subsection (a)(2)(B) of this section shall be on or attached to that part of the immediate container that is presented or displayed under customary conditions of purchase and, if the ingredient statement cannot be clearly read without removing the outer wrapping, on any outer container or wrapper of a retail package.|Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 1191, ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1981.  Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1369, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Agric Code § 76.022 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Agriculture Code|Title 5 - Production, Processing, and Sale of Horticultural Products|Subtitle B - Horticultural Diseases and Pests|Chapter 76 - Pesticide and Herbicide Regulation|Subchapter B. Labeling|Section 76.022. Conspicuous Lettering

Sec. 76.022.  CONSPICUOUS LETTERING.  Any word, statement, or information required by this chapter to appear on a label or in labeling of a pesticide or device registered by the department shall be prominently and conspicuously placed so that, if compared with other material on the label or in the labeling, it is likely to be understood by the ordinary individual under customary conditions of use.|Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 1192, ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1981.  Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1369, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|