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Texas Statutes (Last Updated: January 4, 2014) |
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AGRICULTURE CODE |
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Title 5. PRODUCTION, PROCESSING, AND SALE OF HORTICULTURAL PRODUCTS |
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Subtitle B. HORTICULTURAL DISEASES AND PESTS |
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Chapter 78. NOXIOUS WEED CONTROL DISTRICTS |
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Subchapter D. ENFORCEMENT |
Sec. 78.044. INSPECTION; FAILURE TO COMPLY
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(a) A director or an inspector appointed by the board may enter land in the district to determine if:
(1) control measures are necessary; or
(2) control measures prescribed by the board are being carried out.
(b) If the board determines that a person who holds title to or possesses land that is located in the district is failing to comply with prescribed control measures, the board in writing shall order compliance with the measures within a stated time.
(c) If a person fails to obey an order issued under Subsection (b) of this section, the board may sue in the district court of the county in which the land is located for a mandatory injunction ordering compliance. If the court issues the injunction, the person is liable for court costs and a reasonable attorney's fee, to be determined by the court.