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Texas Statutes (Last Updated: January 4, 2014) |
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HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE |
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Title 6. FOOD, DRUGS, ALCOHOL, AND HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES |
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Subtitle A. FOOD AND DRUG HEALTH REGULATIONS |
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Chapter 433. TEXAS MEAT AND POULTRY INSPECTION ACT |
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Subchapter B. INSPECTION AND OTHER REGULATION |
Sec. 433.0245. REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTAIN LOW-VOLUME LIVESTOCK PROCESSING ESTABLISHMENTS
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(a) Except as provided by this section, the inspection and regulatory provisions of this chapter do not apply to a low-volume livestock processing establishment that is exempt from federal inspection.
(b) A low-volume livestock processing establishment that is exempt from federal inspection shall register with the Texas Department of Health in accordance with rules adopted by the commissioner for registration.
(c) A low-volume livestock processing establishment that is exempt from federal inspection shall develop a sanitary operation procedures plan.
(d) If contaminated livestock can be reasonably traced to a low-volume livestock processing establishment that is exempt from federal inspection, the commissioner may request the attorney general or the district or county attorney in the jurisdiction where the facility is located to institute a civil suit to enjoin the operation of the establishment until the commissioner determines that the establishment has been sanitized and is operating safely.