(a) If the department determines that an insect pest or plant disease of general distribution in this state does not exist in an area, the department may declare the area pest-free and quarantine surrounding areas.
(b) Venue for a case arising under this section is in a county contained in the pest-free area.

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Terms Used In Texas Agriculture Code 71.003