PART 2. TEXAS ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION
CHAPTER 40. CHRONIC WASTING DISEASE
The Texas Animal Health Commission in a duly noticed meeting on September 22, 2020, adopted amendments to §40.6, concerning CWD Movement Restriction Zones. The amendments are adopted with changes to the proposed attached graphic as published in the July 10, 2020, issue of the Texas Register (45 TexReg 4604). The changes to Figure §40.6(b)(1)(C) remove the map elements that distinguish between the current and proposed zones and more clearly delineates the surveillance zone. This rule will be republished.
The adopted amendments replace the Executive Director Order Declaring a Chronic Wasting Disease High Risk Area Containment Zone for Portions of Val Verde County dated December 20, 2019, Texas Register (45 TexReg 425), and establish surveillance and containment zones in response to CWD confirmations in Kimble, Medina and Val Verde counties.
BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION
Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) is a transmissible spongiform encephalopathy (TSE). CWD is a progressive, fatal, degenerative neurological disease of farmed and free-ranging deer, elk, and moose. TSEs include a number of different diseases affecting animals or humans including bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) in cattle, scrapie in sheep and goats, and Creutzfeldt-Jacob disease (CJD) in humans. Although CWD shares certain features with other TSEs, it is a distinct disease affecting only deer, elk, and moose. The species known to be susceptible to CWD are North American elk or wapiti, red deer, mule deer, sika deer, black-tailed deer, and white-tailed deer and their associated subspecies and hybrids.
The agent that causes CWD and other TSEs has not been completely characterized; however, the theory supported by most scientists is that TSE diseases are caused by proteins called prions. The exact mechanism of transmission is unclear; however, evidence suggests CWD is transmitted directly from one animal to another through saliva, feces, and urine containing abnormal prions shed in those body fluids and tissues. Because the disease has a long incubation period, animals infected with CWD may not show any visible signs of the disease for a number of months to years after they become infected. The disease can be passed through contaminated environmental conditions and has been known to persist for a long period of time.
Clinical signs of CWD may include weight loss, salivation, incoordination, behavior changes, and pneumonia. CWD primarily affects the nervous system in cervids but accumulation of the prion also occurs in other body systems including the lymphatic system. Therefore, the official tests (i.e. ELISA and IHC) designated by USDA target the identification of prions in the nervous and lymphatic systems. Presently, the only confirmatory diagnostic test for CWD is the Immunohistochemistry (IHC) test performed on the obex tissue of the brain and specific lymphoid tissues. There is no known treatment or vaccine for CWD.
The commission works in coordination and collaboration with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) to address CWD issues and concerns. All mule deer, white-tailed deer, and native species are under the jurisdiction of TPWD. They are classified as property of the state of Texas and TPWD manages them as a resource of the state. TPWD through specific statutory authorization does allow for individuals to breed, trade, sell, and move white-tailed or mule deer that meet certain legal requirements.
Elk, sika deer, red deer, reindeer and moose are also classified as CWD susceptible species, but are not indigenous to the state and therefore, not subject to the jurisdiction of TPWD. They are classified as exotic livestock that are privately owned and are subject to the disease requirements of the commission. Texas has an unknown number of exotic cervid species that are free-ranging and also maintained on high fence premises. Many of these premises are hunting ranches, which are not subject to the seasonal and regulatory hunting restrictions of TPWD for non-native species.
The commission has engaged in several rulemakings over the years to address the threat posed by CWD, including rules to establish containment and surveillance zones in areas where CWD has been confirmed or is most likely to be detected. The purpose of the restriction zones is to both reduce the risk of CWD being spread from areas where it might exist and to increase detection of CWD by increased surveillance.
Section 40.6(c) sets forth requirements for animals within the Containment Zone (CZ). It provides that for movement from a CZ, no non-native CWD susceptible species may be transported outside the CZ unless from a herd with a certified status. This prevents unmonitored animals from being transported outside the zone and potentially posing a risk of exposing or spreading CWD to another part of the state. It also addresses that non-native CWD susceptible species may not be released within the CZ unless released to a high fence premises. It provides test requirements for these species, as well as carcass movement restrictions. Any escaped non-native CWD susceptible species which originated or resided in a CZ shall be captured and returned to the high fence premise of origin. Herd plans will have primacy for facilities within the zone and all non-native CWD susceptible species released in a CZ shall be officially identified.
Section 40.6(d) sets forth requirements for animals within the Surveillance Zone (SZ). It provides that prior to movement of a non-native CWD susceptible species, the premise of origin shall have an epidemiological risk assessment conducted by the commission. This will allow the agency to individually evaluate the risk of movement from a facility based on that facility's testing history, current status, and other epidemiological factors. It provides test requirements for these species, as well as carcass movement restrictions. Any escaped non-native CWD susceptible species which originated or resided in an SZ shall be captured and returned to the high fence premise of origin. Herd plans will have primacy for facilities within the zone and all non-native CWD susceptible species released in an SZ shall be officially identified.
Section 40.6(e) provides for Carcass Movement Restrictions, which states that no person shall transport or cause the transport of any part of a susceptible species from a property within a CZ or SZ unless it meets certain requirements.
In 2016, those rules were modified in response to additional CWD discoveries in the Texas Panhandle and Medina County, creating additional surveillance zones and an additional containment zone in West Texas.
On December 18, 2019, the commission received confirmation that a free ranging 5.5-year-old female white-tailed deer killed in Val Verde County tested positive for CWD. Accordingly, the Executive Director issued an order declaring a high risk containment zone for portions of Val Verde County on December 20, 2019. This amendment replaces the Executive Order and establish a Containment Zone 4 in §40.6(b)(1)(D) and Surveillance Zone 4 in §40.6(b)(2)(D) for Val Verde County.
On January 28, 2020, the commission received confirmation that a 4.5-year-old male white-tailed deer and a 3.5-year-old female white-tailed deer killed in Medina County tested positive for CWD. The amendment takes the location of these mortalities into consideration and establishes Containment Zone 3 boundaries in §40.6(b)(1)(C) for Medina and Uvalde counties. The change to §40.6(b)(2)(C) extends the surveillance zone boundaries from F.M. 187 to the Sabinal River in Uvalde County.
On February 26, 2020, the commission received confirmation that a 5.5-year-old female white- tailed deer held in a deer breeding facility in Kimble County tested positive for CWD. The amendment establishes Surveillance Zone 5 in Kimble County in §40.6(b)(2)(E). This amendment does not create a CZ in Kimble County for two reasons. First, the discovery occurred in a breeder deer facility, which is required by law to be designed and built to both prevent the free movement of deer and contact with free-ranging deer. Second, the facility where CWD was discovered is operating under a commission herd plan, which restricts deer movement and requires CWD testing at an equal or higher level to what is required in a CZ.
With respect to the containment zones established by this rulemaking, commission staff worked collaboratively with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and together tailored the CZs and SZs boundaries to, as much as possible, follow recognizable features such as roadways and power line rights-of-way, and county boundaries, and the commission notes that any designation of a CZ or SZ is accompanied by a public awareness effort.
SUMMARY OF COMMENTS AND AGENCY RESPONSE
The 30-day comment period ended August 10, 2020.
During this period, TAHC received rule comments from four individuals and a joint comment from the National Deer Alliance (NDA) and the Quality Deer Management Association. Of the five comments received, and to the extent that TAHC could determine, one commenter opposed adoption, two commenters supported adoption, and two commenters did not indicate support or opposition. A summary of comments relating to the rules and TAHC's responses follows:
Comment: One commenter requests the TAHC include a definition and clause regarding ownership of captive white-tailed deer based on the concern that confusion exists about the ownership of white-tailed deer in the state of Texas. The commenter asks the TAHC to specifically clarify that white-tailed deer are owned by the state and held in trust by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. The commenter's concern is that some consider white-tailed deer private property and seeks to distinguish the white-tailed deer from livestock.
Response: The main content of this comment is outside the scope of this amended rule. The TAHC will take the recommendation pertaining to ownership of captive white-tailed deer under advisement for future rulemaking, if necessary. No changes were made as a result of the comment.
Comment: One commenter does not want any reduction in the monitoring process of containment zones. The commenter does not want captive deer to be transported or released unless testing requirements are met to prevent harm to wildlife and the economy. The commenter also calls for increased enforcement of breeders' herd inventories.
Response: The amended rule does not change or reduce the monitoring requirements, it only extends these requirements to the newly adopted zones. Although beyond the scope of this amended rule, the TAHC will take the enforcement and transportation recommendations under advisement for future rulemaking, if necessary. No changes were made as a result of the comment.
Comment: One commenter calls for all CWD rules to be mandatory, not voluntary, and that the TAHC must ban the movement of all captive cervids to prevent the spread of CWD into the wild. The commenter requests the vehicles and farm equipment be limited to those sites. Further, the commenter asks for all captive farming to be put on hold and requests annual CWD testing.
Response: The main content of this comment is outside the scope of this amended rule. The TAHC will take the recommendations under advisement for future rulemaking, if necessary. No changes were made as a result of the comment.
Comment: One commenter generally supports the proposed containment zones and surveillance zones.
Response: The TAHC respectfully agrees. No changes were made as a result of the comment.
Comment: The National Deer Alliance (NDA) and the Quality Deer Management Association (QDMA) submitted a joint comment in support of the proposed amendments to better control CWD in Texas. The NDA and QDMA commented that the establishment of Containment Zone 4 and Surveillance Zone 5, in addition to the expansion of Surveillance Zone 3, will help reduce the spread of CWD by increasing the coverage of CWD regulations in Texas. The NDA and QDMA supports stakeholder engagement in the management process of CWD, and asks the TAHC to continue to increase such engagement in CWD disease management efforts.
Response: The TAHC respectfully agrees. No changes were made as a result of the comment.
STATUTORY AUTHORITY
The amendments to 40.6, concerning CWD Movement Restriction Zones, are adopted under the following statutory authority as found in Chapter 161 of the Texas Agriculture Code. The commission is vested by statute, §161.041(a), with the requirement to protect all livestock, domestic animals, and domestic fowl from disease. The commission is authorized, through §161.041(b), to act to eradicate or control any disease or agent of transmission for any disease that affects livestock.
Pursuant to §161.046, entitled "Rules", the commission may adopt rules as necessary for the administration and enforcement of this chapter.
Pursuant to §161.048, entitled "Inspection of Shipment of Animals or Animal Products", the commission may require testing, vaccination, or another epidemiologically sound procedure before or after animals are moved. An agent of the commission is entitled to stop and inspect a shipment of animals or animal products being transported in this state in order to determine if the shipment originated from a quarantined area or herd; or determine if the shipment presents a danger to the public health or livestock industry through insect infestation or through a communicable or non- communicable disease.
Pursuant to §161.054, entitled "Regulation of Movement of Animals", the commission, by rule, may regulate the movement of animals. The commission may restrict the intrastate movement of animals even though the movement of the animals is unrestricted in interstate or international commerce.
Pursuant to §161.0541, entitled "Elk Disease Surveillance Program", the commission by rule may establish a disease surveillance program for elk.
Pursuant to §161.0545, entitled "Movement of Animal Products", the commission may adopt rules that require the certification of persons who transport or dispose of inedible animal products, including carcasses, body parts, and waste material. The commission by rule may provide terms and conditions for the issuance, renewal, and revocation of a certification under this section.
Pursuant to §161.056(a), entitled "Animal Identification Program", the commission, in order to provide for disease control and enhance the ability to trace disease-infected animals or animals that have been exposed to disease, may develop and implement an animal identification program that is no more stringent than a federal animal disease traceability or other federal animal identification program. Section 161.056(d) authorizes the commission to by a two-thirds vote adopt rules to provide for an animal identification program more stringent than a federal program only for control of a specific animal disease or for animal emergency management.
Pursuant to §161.057, entitled "Classification of Areas", the commission by rule may prescribe criteria for classifying areas in the state for disease control. The criteria must be based on sound epidemiological principles. The commission may prescribe different control measures and procedures for areas with different classifications.
Pursuant to §161.061, entitled "Establishment", if the commission determines that a disease listed in §161.041 of this code or an agency of transmission of one of those diseases exists in a place in this state or among livestock, exotic livestock, domestic animals, domestic fowl, or exotic fowl, or that a place in this state or livestock, exotic livestock, domestic animals, domestic fowl, or exotic fowl are exposed to one of those diseases or an agency of transmission of one of those diseases, the commission shall establish a quarantine on the affected animals or on the affected place. The quarantine of an affected place may extend to any affected area, including a county, district, pasture, lot, ranch, farm, field, range, thoroughfare, building, stable, or stockyard pen.
Pursuant to §161.101, entitled "Duty to Report", a veterinarian, a veterinary diagnostic laboratory, or a person having care, custody, or control of an animal shall report the existence of the diseases, if required by the commission, among livestock, exotic livestock, bison, domestic fowl, or exotic fowl to the commission within 24 hours after diagnosis of the disease.
No other statutes, articles or codes are affected by the proposal.
§40.6.CWD Movement Restriction Zones.
(a) Definitions:
(1) Check Station--Department established mandatory check stations in any CZ or SZ or any portion of a CZ or SZ for the purpose of collecting biological information on Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) susceptible species taken within a CZ or SZ.
(2) CWD Containment Zone (CZ)--A geographic area which would include a known affected area or a (quarantined) premises under a herd plan because a positive result was obtained in a CWD susceptible species or an area within Texas where CWD has been detected or where there is a high risk of CWD existing or where the commission has determined may exist.
(3) CWD Surveillance Zone (SZ)--A geographic area in the state which the commission has determined or where there is a risk of CWD existing and surveillance is necessary.
(4) CWD Non-Native Susceptible Species--A non-native cervid species which includes North American elk or wapiti (Cervus Canadensis), red deer (Cervus elaphus), Sika deer (Cervus Nippon), moose (Alces alces), and any associated subspecies and hybrids.
(5) CWD Native Susceptible Species--All mule deer, white-tailed deer, and native species under the jurisdiction of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department are excluded from this definition and application of this section.
(6) Department--Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
(7) High fence premises--A premises enclosed on all sides by a fence adequate to prevent the ingress or egress of all non-native CWD susceptible species.
(8) Unnatural Movement--Any artificially induced movement of a live susceptible species or the carcass of a susceptible species.
(b) Declaration of area restricted for CWD. CWD has been detected in susceptible species in different locations in Texas. This creates a high risk for CWD exposure or infection in susceptible species in these geographic areas. In order to protect other areas of the state from the risk of exposure and spread of CWD, restricted areas are created to protect against the spread of and exposure to CWD and have necessary surveillance to epidemiologically assess the risk. The high risk areas are delineated as follows:
(1) Containment Zone Boundaries:
(A) Containment Zone 1. That portion of the state within the boundaries of a line beginning in Culberson County where U.S. Highway (U.S.) 62-180 enters from the State of New Mexico; thence southwest along U.S. 62-180 to Farm-to-Market Road (F.M.) 1111 in Hudspeth County; thence south on F.M. 1111 to I.H. 10 thence west along I.H. 10 to S.H. 20; thence northwest along S.H. 20 to F.M. 1088; thence south along F.M. 1088 to the Rio Grande River; thence northwest along the Rio Grande River to the Texas-New Mexico border.
(B) Containment Zone 2. That portion of the state within the boundaries of a line beginning where I.H. 40 enters from the State of New Mexico in Deaf Smith County; thence east along I.H. 40 to U.S. 385 in Oldham County; thence north along U.S. 385 to the Oklahoma state line.
(C) Containment Zone 3. 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Figure 4 TAC §40.6(b)(1)(C) (.pdf)
(D) Containment Zone 4. That portion of the state lying within the boundaries of a line beginning in Val Verde County at the International Bridge and proceeding northeast along Spur 239 to U.S. 90; thence north along U.S. 90 to the intersection of U.S. 277/377, thence north along U.S. 277/377 to the U.S. 277/377 bridge at Lake Amistad (29.496183°, -100.913355°), thence west along the southern shoreline of Lake Amistad to International Boundary at Lake Amistad dam, thence south along the Rio Grande River to the International Bridge on Spur 239.
(2) Surveillance Zone Boundaries:
(A) Surveillance Zone 1. That portion of the state within the boundaries of a line beginning where U.S. 285 enters from the State of New Mexico in Reeves County; thence southeast along U.S. 285 to R.M. 652; thence west along R.M. 652 to Rustler Springs Rd./FM 3541 in Culberson County; thence south along Rustler Springs Rd./F.M. 3541 to F.M. 2185; thence south along F.M. 2185 to Nevel Road; thence west along Nevel Road to County Road 501; thence south along County Road 501 to Weatherby Road; thence south along Weatherby Road to F.M. 2185; thence southwest along F.M. 2185 to S.H. 54; thence south on S.H. 54 to U.S. 90; thence south along U.S. 90 to the Culberson County line; thence southwest along the Culberson County line to the Rio Grande River in Hudspeth County; thence north along the Rio Grande River to F.M. 1088; thence northeast along F.M. 1088 to S.H. 20; thence southeast along S.H. 20 to I.H. 10; thence southeast along I.H. 10 to F.M. 1111; thence north on F.M. 1111 to U.S. 62/180; thence east and north along U.S. 62/180 to the New Mexico state line in Culberson County.
(B) Surveillance Zone 2. That portion of the state within the boundaries of a line beginning at the New Mexico state line where U.S. 60 enters Texas; thence northeast along U.S. 60 to U.S. 87 in Randall County; thence north along U.S. 87 to I.H. 27; thence north along U.S. 87/I.H. 27 to U.S. 287 in Moore County; thence north along U.S. 287 to the Oklahoma state line.
(C) Surveillance Zone 3. That portion of the state within the boundaries of a line beginning at U.S. 90 in Hondo in Medina County; thence west along U.S. 90 to the Sabinal River in Uvalde County; thence north along F.M. 187 to F.M. 470 in Bandera County; thence east along F.M. 470 to Tarpley in Bandera County; thence south along F.M. 462 to U.S. 90 in Hondo.
(D) Surveillance Zone 4. That portion of the state lying within a line beginning in Val Verde County at the confluence of Sycamore Creek and the Rio Grande River (29.242341°, -100.793906°); thence northeast along Sycamore Creek to U.S. 277; thence northwest on U.S. 277 to Loop 79; thence north along Loop 79 to the Union Pacific Railroad; thence east along the Union Pacific Railroad to Liberty Drive (north entrance to Laughlin Air Force Base); thence north along Liberty Drive to U.S. 90; thence west along U.S. 90 to Loop 79; thence north along Loop 79 to the American Electric Power (AEP) Ft. Lancaster-to-Hamilton Road 138kV transmission line (29.415542°, -100.847993°); thence north along the AEP Ft. Lancaster-to- Hamilton Road 138kV transmission line to a point where the AEP Ft. Lancaster-to-Hamilton Road 138kV transmission line turns northwest (29.528552°, -100.871618°); thence northwest along the AEP Ft. Lancaster-to-Hamilton Road 138kV transmission line to the AEP Ft. Lancaster-to-Hamilton Road maintenance road (29.569259°, -100.984758°); thence along the AEP Ft. Lancaster-to-Hamilton Road maintenance road to Spur 406; thence northwest along Spur 406 to U.S. 90; thence south along U.S. 90 to Box Canyon Drive; thence west along Box Canyon Drive to Bluebonnet Drive; thence southwest along Bluebonnet Drive to Lake Drive; thence south along Lake Drive to Lake Amistad (29.513298°, -101.172454°), thence southeast along the International Boundary to the International Boundary at the Lake Amistad dam; thence southeast along the Rio Grande River to the confluence of Sycamore Creek (29.242341°, -100.793906°).
(E) Surveillance Zone 5. That portion of the state lying within the boundaries of a line beginning on U.S. 83 at the Kerr/Kimble County line; thence north along U.S. 83 to I.H. 10; thence northwest along on I.H. 10 to F.M. 2169; thence east along F.M. 2169 to County Road (C.R.) 410; thence east along C.R. 410 to C.R. 412; thence south along C.R. 412 to C.R. 470; thence east along C.R. 470 to C.R. 420; thence south along C.R. 420 to F.M. 479; thence east along F.M. 479 to C.R. 443; thence south along C.R. 443 to U.S. 290; thence west along U.S. 290 to I.H. 10; thence southeast along I.H. 10 to the Kerr/Kimble County line; thence west along the Kerr/Kimble County line to U.S. 83.
(c) Containment Zone Requirements:
(1) Movement. No non-native CWD susceptible species may be transported outside the CZ unless from a herd with a certified status as established through §40.3(c)(6) (relating to Herd Status Plans for Cervidae) of this chapter.
(2) Released Animals. No non-native CWD susceptible species may be released within the CZ outside a high fence premises.
(3) Testing. All non-native CWD susceptible species, 16 months of age or older, that are hunter harvested shall be tested for CWD. No part of a carcass of a susceptible species, either killed or found dead may be removed from the CZ unless a testable CWD sample from the carcass is collected and tested. The results shall be provided to the commission or the Department within 30 days of receiving the test results.
(4) Carcass Movement Restrictions. No part of a carcass of a susceptible species, either killed or found dead, within the CZ may be removed from the CZ unless it is in accordance with the requirements of subsection (g) of this section.
(5) Escaped Animals. Any escaped non-native CWD susceptible species which originated or resided in a CZ shall be captured and returned to the high fence premises of origin.
(6) Herd Plans. Facilities and associated properties in the CZ that have been issued a herd plan shall operate in accordance to the herd plan requirements as determined by the commission.
(7) Identification. All non-native CWD susceptible species released in a CZ shall be identified with a visible official identification device, which may include an eartag that conforms to the USDA alphanumeric national uniform ear tagging system and/or an animal identification number (AIN) and may include a RFID device. If a susceptible species is released into a high fence premises, the animal shall retain the acceptable official identification.
(d) Surveillance Zone Requirements:
(1) Movement. Prior to the movement of a non-native CWD susceptible species outside an SZ or from one premises in the SZ to another premises within the SZ, the premises of origin shall have an epidemiological risk assessment conducted by the commission.
(2) Released Animals. No non-native CWD susceptible species may be released within the SZ outside a high fence premises.
(3) Testing. All non-native CWD susceptible species, 16 months of age or older, that are hunter harvested shall be tested for CWD. No part of a carcass of a susceptible species, either killed or found dead may be removed from the SZ unless a testable CWD sample from the carcass is collected and tested. The results shall be provided to the commission or the Department within 30 days of receiving the test results.
(4) Carcass Movement Restrictions. No part of a carcass of a susceptible species, either killed or found dead, within the SZ may be removed from the SZ unless it is in accordance with the requirements of subsection (e) of this section.
(5) Escaped Animals. Any escaped non-native CWD susceptible species which originated or resided in an SZ shall be captured and returned to the high fence premises of origin.
(6) Herd Plans. Facilities and associated properties in the SZ that have been issued a herd plan shall operate in accordance with the herd plan requirements as determined by the commission.
(7) Identification. All non-native CWD susceptible species released in an SZ shall be identified with a visible official identification device, which may include an eartag that conforms to the USDA alphanumeric national uniform ear tagging system and/or an animal identification number (AIN), which may include a RFID device. If a susceptible species is released into a high fence premises, the animal shall retain the acceptable official identification.
(e) Carcass Movement Restrictions:
(1) No person shall transport or cause the transport of any part of a susceptible species from a property within a CZ or SZ unless:
(A) meat has been cut up and packaged (boned or filleted);
(B) a carcass has been reduced to quarters with no brain or spinal tissue present;
(C) a cleaned hide (skull and soft tissue must not be attached or present);
(D) a whole skull (or skull plate) with antlers attached, provided the skull plate has been completely cleaned of all soft tissue;
(E) finished taxidermy products;
(F) cleaned teeth; or
(G) tissue prepared and packaged for delivery to and use by a diagnostic or research laboratory with results accessible to the commission.
(2) A susceptible species harvested in a CZ or SZ may be transported from the CZ or SZ, provided it is accompanied by a Department-issued check-station receipt, which is required during the operation of the mandatory Department check-stations in the CZ or SZ, and that receipt shall remain with the susceptible species until it reaches the possessor's permanent residence. The skinned or unskinned head of a susceptible species from a CZ or SZ may be transported to a taxidermist for taxidermy purposes, provided all brain material, soft tissue, spinal column, and any unused portions of the head are disposed of by the taxidermist in a landfill in Texas permitted by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
(f) The Executive Director may authorize movement. If movement is necessary or desirable to promote the objectives of this chapter and/or to minimize the economic impact of the restricted susceptible species without endangering those objectives or the health and safety of other susceptible species within the state, the Executive Director may authorize movement in a manner that creates minimal risk to the other susceptible animals in the state.
(g) Commission staff shall annually review the movement restrictions zones and make recommendations to the commission on whether the zones should be modified or rescinded.
The agency certifies that legal counsel has reviewed the adoption and found it to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on October 16, 2020.
TRD-202004317
Mary Luedeker
General Counsel
Texas Animal Health Commission
Effective date: November 5, 2020
Proposal publication date: July 10, 2020
For further information, please call: (512) 719-0718