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Texas · Through 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025

Tex. Occupations Code § 1951.058: ACTIVITIES NOT INVOLVING PESTICIDES.

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  1. OCCUPATIONS CODE
  2. TITLE 12. PRACTICES AND TRADES RELATED TO WATER, HEALTH, AND SAFETY
  3. SUBTITLE B. PRACTICES RELATED TO HEALTH AND SAFETY
  4. CHAPTER 1951. STRUCTURAL PEST CONTROL
  5. SUBCHAPTER B. EXEMPTIONS

When performed without the use of a pesticide, this chapter does not apply to the:

(1) use of a raptor to control or relocate other birds;

(2) physical removal of pests or the habitat of pests while cleaning a chimney;

(3) use of a live trap to remove an animal from the premises of a residence, agricultural operation, or business structure;

(4) removal by mechanical means of weeds or other obstructing vegetation from a sewer, drainage system, body of water, or similar area; or

(5) installation, maintenance, or use of a nonpesticidal barrier to remove or prevent infestation by nuisance animals.

Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 762 (S.B. 768), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.

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