HB 1070
87-0 (2021)
Author: Harris, Cody | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to the performance of pest control work by persons who hold a commercial or noncommercial applicator license issued by the Department of Agriculture.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 3192
87-0 (2021)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to the prohibition of glyphosate herbicides on the grounds of a public or private school or institution of higher education.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Referred to Agriculture & Livestock
SB 395
87-0 (2021)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to the performance of pest control work by persons who hold a commercial or noncommercial applicator license issued by the Department of Agriculture.
Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
HB 191
86-0 (2019)
Author: Stephenson, Phil | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the disposal of pesticides.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 2483
86-0 (2019)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to the prohibition of certain pesticides on public road rights-of-way.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Left pending in committee
SB 1113
86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Springer, Drew
Relating to a waiver authorizing the application of pesticides for mosquito control by certain municipal or county employees in an emergency.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 1312
86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"
Relating to certain programs to prevent vector-borne and zoonotic diseases in border counties; requiring an occupational license; authorizing a fee.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 2061
86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to a prohibition on the application of certain pesticides at public school buildings and other facilities.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
HB 572
85-0 (2017)
Author: Stephenson, Phil | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the disposal of pesticides.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 1535
85-0 (2017)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to the prohibition of certain pesticides on public road rights-of-way.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Left pending in committee
HB 3451
85-0 (2017)
Author: Stucky, Lynn | et. al.Sponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the study and approval of lethal pesticides for feral hog control.
House: Public Health Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 3590
85-0 (2017)
Author: Frank, James
Relating to reducing regulations on the application of certain pesticides by school district employees.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Referred to Agriculture & Livestock
SB 1454
85-0 (2017)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Relating to the study and approval of lethal pesticides for feral hog control.
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Co-author authorized
HB 103
85-1 (2017)
Author: Stephenson, Phil | et. al.
Relating to the disposal of pesticides.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1816
84-0 (2015)
Author: Burrows, Dustin
Relating to the training requirements for renewal of a private pesticide applicator license.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 2548
84-0 (2015)
Author: Stephenson, Phil
Relating to the disposal of pesticides.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 832
83-0 (2013)
Author: Giddings, Helen | et. al.
Relating to the abatement of mosquitoes in stagnant water located on certain uninhabited residential property.
House: Urban Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 3566
83-0 (2013)
Author: Kleinschmidt, TimSponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the regulation of advertising by structural pest control businesses.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security
Effective immediately
HB 3567
83-0 (2013)
Author: Kleinschmidt, TimSponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to the composition of the structural pest control advisory committee.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 186
83-0 (2013)
Author: Carona, John | et. al.Sponsor: Giddings, Helen | et. al.
Relating to the abatement of mosquitoes in stagnant water located on certain uninhabited residential property.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 2741
82-0 (2011)
Author: Kleinschmidt, Tim
Relating to rules requiring license name in advertising of a structural pest control business.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2742
82-0 (2011)
Author: Kleinschmidt, TimSponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to the business of structural pest control.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 1530
81-0 (2009)
Author: Button, Angie | et. al.Sponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to the licensing and regulation of health-related pest control by the Department of Agriculture.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 2038
81-0 (2009)
Author: Isett, Carl
Relating to the regulation of structural pest control.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Referred to Agriculture & Rural Affairs
HB 4578
81-0 (2009)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to the establishment of the official citrus producers' pest and disease management corporation; providing penalties.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 768
81-0 (2009)
Author: Hegar, GlennSponsor: Homer, Mark
Relating to exemptions from the Texas Structural Pest Control Act; providing penalties.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 1779
81-0 (2009)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Martinez, Armando
Relating to the establishment of the official citrus producers' pest and disease management corporation; providing penalties.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1871
81-0 (2009)
Author: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the management of volunteer and other noncommercial cotton in pest management zones.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Referred to Agriculture & Livestock
HB 820
80-0 (2007)
Author: Orr, RobSponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the application of the Texas Structural Pest Control Act to certain beekeepers.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Natural Resources
Committee report printed and distributed
HB 3318
79-0 (2005)
Author: Brown, Betty
Relating to continuing education requirements for renewal of a structural pest control business license.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 1029
78-0 (2003)
Author: Hardcastle, Rick
Relating to prohibiting a governmental entity from disclosing personal information relating to certain persons who hold a private pesticide applicator license.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Referred to Agriculture and Livestock
HB 1329
78-0 (2003)
Author: McReynolds, JimSponsor: Staples, Todd
Relating to the liability insurance and security requirements for wood treaters and other persons engaged in the business of structural pest control.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 1452
78-0 (2003)
Author: Hilderbran, HarveySponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to prohibiting a governmental entity from disclosing information relating to use of certain predator control devices.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
HB 1754
78-0 (2003)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to a preconstruction termite treatment fee program.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 644
78-0 (2003)
Author: Wentworth, JeffSponsor: Hilderbran, Harvey
Relating to prohibiting a governmental entity from disclosing personal information of certain persons who hold a private pesticide applicator license and of their clients.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Natural Resources
Laid on the table subject to call
SB 759
78-0 (2003)
Author: Brimer, KimSponsor: Geren, Charlie
Relating to certain pesticide application by persons engaged in pest control work for a political subdivision.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 1844
78-0 (2003)
Author: Staples, Todd
Relating to the liability insurance and security requirements for wood treaters and other persons engaged in the business of structural pest control.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 742
77-0 (2001)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to standardized training in the use and application of certain pesticides.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 431
76-0 (1999)
Author: Turner, BobSponsor: Madla, Frank
Relating to the determination of the amount of proof of financial responsibility for the application of certain pesticides.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 1378
76-0 (1999)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to a study and report on the development of an information system relating to the use of certain pesticides that may affect sources of drinking water.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
HB 2623
76-0 (1999)
Author: Maxey, Glen | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of the application of aquatic pesticides; providing a civil penalty.
House: Environmental Regulation
Left pending in committee
HB 625
70-0 (1987)
Author: Harrison, DudleySponsor: Sims, Bill
Relating to the regulation of structural pest control practitioners.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/87
HB 809
70-0 (1987)
Author: Harrison, Dudley
Relating to the regulation of structural pest control practitioners.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Referred to Agriculture & Livestock
HB 1005
70-0 (1987)
Author: Hudson III, Samuel
Relating to the regulation of the sale, use, and application of certain pesticides; providing a penalty.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Referred to subcommittee
HB 1389
70-0 (1987)
Author: Smith, Terral
Relating to requiring persons engaged in structural pest control to provide information to customers about pesticides used.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
HB 1992
70-0 (1987)
Author: Perry, Rick
Relating to the availability and amount of insurance required of an herbicide or pesticide applier.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
HB 2045
70-0 (1987)
Author: McKinney, MikeSponsor: Blake, Roy
Relating to exemptions to financial responsibility requirements for certain herbicide applicators.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
SB 814
70-0 (1987)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to financial responsibility requirements for appliers of pesticides and herbicides.
Senate: Natural Resources
Postponed in committee
SB 1216
70-0 (1987)
Author: Brown, J.E.Sponsor: Perry, Rick
Relating to financial responsibility requirements for applicators of herbicides and pesticides.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately
HB 195
69-0 (1985)
Author: Saunders, Robert
Relating to the regulation of the use of pesticides; providing penalties.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Coauthor withdrawn
HB 329
69-0 (1985)
Author: Whaley, Foster
Relating to the creation of an Agricultural Pesticide Board and the enforcement of laws relating to pesticides and herbicides.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Coauthor authorized
HB 1337
69-0 (1985)
Author: Carriker, Steve
Relating to the regulation of herbicides.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Referred to Agriculture & Livestock
SB 63
69-0 (1985)
Author: Brown, J.E.Sponsor: Saunders, Robert
Relating to the creation of the Agricultural Pesticide Board and the regulation of pesticides and herbicides; providing penalties.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Natural Resources
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1142
68-0 (1983)
Author: Laney, JamesSponsor: Brown, J.E.
Relating to the regulation and licensing of persons engaged in the business of structural pest control.
House: Business & Commerce Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
HB 1253
68-0 (1983)
Author: Oliveira, RenéSponsor: Brown, J.E.
Relating to offenses involving using, handling, disposing of, or storing a pesticide or pesticide container in certain manners; providing penalties.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SB 1060
68-0 (1983)
Author: Uribe, Hector
Relating to the prohibition of retaliation against individuals who file certain reports, complaints, or law suits; and to private rights of action by individuals to enforce pesticide regulations.
Senate: Natural Resources
Co-author authorized
HB 1099
67-0 (1981)
Author: Gibson, Bruce
Relating to certification of pesticide applicators.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Comm. report printed & sent to Comm. on Local & Consent Cal.
HB 2129
67-0 (1981)
Author: Shaw, LarrySponsor: Williams, Lindon
Relating to assistance for veterans suffering from contact with certain toxic chemicals.
House: Health Services Senate: State Affairs
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 2139
67-0 (1981)
Author: Shaw, Larry
Relating to mandatory reporting of suspected exposure of veterans to certain chemical defoliants or herbicides.
House: Health Services
Coauthor authorized
HCR 127
67-0 (1981)
Author: Keese, Bill
Creating the Special Joint Committee on Vietnam Era Herbicide Exposure.
House: State Affairs
Coauthor authorized
SB 602
67-0 (1981)
Author: Sarpalius, BillSponsor: Gibson, Bruce
Relating to certification and licensing of pesticide applicators; transferring certain properties relating to certification of pesticide applicators of the Texas Animal Health Commission and the Texas Department of Water Resources to the Comissioner of Agriculture; providing penalties.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
SB 1139
67-0 (1981)
Author: Williams, Lindon
Relating to assistance for veterans suffering from contact with certain chemical defoliants or herbicides.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Committee on State Affairs
HB 716
66-0 (1979)
Author: Ceverha, Bill
Relating to regulation of structural pest control.
House: Government Organization
Considered by subcommittee in public hearing
HB 781
66-0 (1979)
Author: Laney, James
Relating to regulation of persons who engage in structural pest control.
House: Government Organization
Considered by subcommittee in public hearing
SB 486
66-0 (1979)
Author: Jones, GeneSponsor: Laney, James
Relating to licensing, certification, and regulation of persons who engage in structural pest control; providing penalties.
House: Government Organization Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
HB 916
65-0 (1977)
Author: Hubenak, Joe A.Sponsor: Hance, Kent
Relating to the licensing requirements for certain persons involved in pest control on their own premises.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: State Affairs
Effective in 90 days
HB 1790
65-0 (1977)
Author: Martin, Elmer
Relating to appliers and custom appliers of herbicides.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Referred to Committee on Agriculture & Livestock
SB 814
65-0 (1977)
Author: Hance, Kent
Relating to the registration and operation of certain fertilizer machinery.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Committee on State Affairs
HB 88
64-0 (1975)
Author: Kubiak, Dan
Relating to returnable containers for economic pesticides.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Reported from committee favorably without amendments
HB 1345
64-0 (1975)
Author: Hubenak, Joe A.
Amending the Texas Structural Pest Control Act.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Reported from committee with substitute
HB 1378
64-0 (1975)
Author: Nabers, Lynn
Relating to regulation of the labeling, distribution, storage, use, and disposal of pesticides; requiring registration of pesticides; providing for licensing of pesticide dealers; providing for licensing and certification of persons who apply pesticides.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Senate Bill considered in lieu of
SB 616
64-0 (1975)
Author: Jones, GrantSponsor: Hubenak, Joe A.
Relating to the regulation of the labeling, distribution, transportation, storage, use, and disposal of pesticides as defined in the Act; requiring registration of pesticides; providing for licensing of pesticides dealers; relating to the licensing and certification of persons who apply pesticides and the discontinuance of the licensing of certified commercial and noncommercial applicators when funds are not available; providing for the authority, powers, and duties of the commissioner of agriculture and the State Department of Agriculture, the Texas Animal Health Commission, the Texas Water Quality Board, and the State Department of Health in carrying out the provisions of this Act; providing for a Pesticide Advisory Committee; requiring the keeping of records and authorizing inspections; providing for the handling of damage claims; making certain exemptions; prescribing the extent of the application of this Act to persons regulated by the Texas Structural Pest Control Act; providing for hearings; providing for judicial review.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Natural Resources
90 day bill
SB 1104
64-0 (1975)
Author: Andujar, BettySponsor: Hubenak, Joe A.
Amending the Structural Pest Control Act.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
HB 836
63-0 (1973)
Author: Williams, Lindon
Relating to exempting certain substances from the provisions of the Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act of Texas.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Referred to Committee on Agriculture & Livestock
HB 1353
63-0 (1973)
Author: Presnal, BillSponsor: Moore, W.T. "Bill"
Relating to the coverage of the law governing sale, use, and transportation of herbicides, as it relates to appliers and custom appliers.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Natural Resources
Signed by the Governor
HB 1356
63-0 (1973)
Author: Cobb, L. Dean
Relating to the application of agricultural chemicals and the licensing of commercial applicators; providing a penalty.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Referred to Committee on Agriculture & Livestock
HB 1619
63-0 (1973)
Author: Presnal, BillSponsor: Braecklein, Bill
Relating to uniform registration of pesticides for sale or use in Texas; amending Section 4, Texas Commercial Fertilizer Control Act of 1961 (Article 108a, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes), by adding Subsection (f); amending Subsection (A), Section 2, Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act of Texas (Article 135b-5, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes); and declaring an emergency.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Natural Resources
Signed by the Governor
SB 799
63-0 (1973)
Author: Wolff, Nelson
Relating to exempting certain substances from the provisions of the Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act of Texas.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Committee on State Affairs
SB 909
63-0 (1973)
Author: Braecklein, Bill
Relating to uniform registration of pesticides for sale or use in Texas.
Senate: Natural Resources
Committee hearing date
HB 9
62-0 (1971)
Author: Allen, Joe
Relating to authorizing the Texas Commissioner of Agriculture to cancel the registration of, or to refuse to register an economic pesticide under certain circumstances.
HB 55
62-0 (1971)
Author: Graves, Curtis M.
Relating to prohibiting the sale, offer or exposure for sale, use or possession with intent to sell any pesticide containing dichloro-diphenyl-trichloroethane.
HB 217
62-0 (1971)
Author: Schulle, GerhardtSponsor: Herring, Charles
Relating to the authority of county commissioners courts to exempt, revoke exemptions, and reinstate exemptions of counties from the provisions of the law governing sale, use, and transportation of herbicides where relating to appliers and custom appliers.
HB 321
62-0 (1971)
Author: Golman, Joe H.
Relating to prohibiting the sale or shipment for use in this state of the chemical known as DDT and other chlorinated hydrocarbons and other products treated therewith; prescribing a penalty for violation.
HB 671
62-0 (1971)
Author: Cobb, L. Dean | et. al.
Relating to the application of agricultural chemicals and the licensing of commercial applicators.
HB 698
62-0 (1971)
Author: Bigham, John R.
Relating to regulating the use, transportation, storage and disposal of pesticides; creating the Texas Pesticide Control Agency; prescribing the agency's organization, powers, duties, and functions; prescribing a penalty for violation of its rules.
HB 773
62-0 (1971)
Relating to the disposal of pesticides and pesticide containers.
HB 795
62-0 (1971)
Author: Lemmon, Ray
Relating to requiring all agricultural chemicals used after 1976 to be biodegradable. Providing a penalty.
HB 1338
62-0 (1971)
Author: Nabers, Lynn
Relating to registration, fees, rules and regulations pertaining to economic pesticides.
SB 171
62-0 (1971)
Author: Kennard, Don
Relating to providing for regulation of the use, transportation, storage, and disposal of pesticides.
SB 602
62-0 (1971)
Author: Watson, Murray | et. al.Sponsor: Nabers, Lynn
Relating to registration, fees, reports, rules, and regulations pertaining to economic pesticides.
SB 910
62-0 (1971)
Author: Word, J.P.Sponsor: Atwell, Ben
Relating to the creation of Structural Pest Control Board and providing for the licensing and regulation of persons engaged in the business of structural pest control.
HB 387
61-0 (1969)
Author: Pendleton, Randall George "Randy" | et. al.
Relating to the exclusion of certain counties from the area exempted from the Texas law governing the sale, use, and transportation of herbicides.
HB 439
61-0 (1969)
Author: Blanton, Jack C. F.
Relating to regulating the sale, use, and transportation of herbicides.
HB 652
61-0 (1969)
Author: Wayne, Ralph Erskine
Relating to the application of pesticides and licensing commercial applicators; providing a penalty.
HB 1309
61-0 (1969)
Author: Schulle, Jr., Gerhardt A.
Relating to the exclusion of certain counties from the Texas law governing the sale, use, and transportation of herbicides.
HCR 178
61-0 (1969)
Author: Pendleton, Randall George "Randy"
Authorizing corrections in H.B. No. 387.
SB 229
61-0 (1969)
Author: McKool, Mike
Relating to regulating the sale, use, and transportation of herbicides.
HB 54
61-1 (1969)
Author: Schulle, Jr., Gerhardt A.
Relating to the authority of county commissioners courts to revoke exemptions of counties from the provisions of the Texas law governing sale, use, and transportation of herbicides where relating to appliers and custom appliers.
HB 55
61-1 (1969)
Author: Schulle, Jr., Gerhardt A.
Relating to the removal of the exclusion of Caldwell County from the Texas law governing the sale, use, and transportation of herbicides.
HB 59
60-0 (1967)
Author: Hendryx, Gene R.
Relating to removing Glasscock County from the list of counties specifically exempted from the Texas law governing the sale, use, and transportation of herbicides.
HB 774
60-0 (1967)
Author: Schiller, Milton Joe
Relating to regulating the sale, use, and transportation of herbicides.
HB 981
60-0 (1967)
Author: Scoggins, Charles R. "Chuck"
Relating to repealing certain acts relating to certain hazardous substances.
HB 1210
60-0 (1967)
Author: Atwell, Ben
Relating to providing for the regulation of the use, transportation, storage, and disposal of pesticides; creating the Texas Pesticide Control Board and an advisory committee for the board; prescribing a penalty for violation of its rules.
HB 80
59-0 (1965)
Author: McIlhany, Grainger Walter
Relating to the application of pesticides and licensing commercial applicators; providing a penalty.
HB 709
59-0 (1965)
Author: Crain, Jack Walton
Relating to adding Montague County to the list of counties which are exempt from the application of the law regulating sale of herbicides.
HB 902
59-0 (1965)
Author: McDonald, Guy V.
Relating to adding Panola County to the list of counties which are exempt from the application of the law regulating sale of herbicides.
SB 137
59-0 (1965)
Author: Bates, Sr., James S. "Jim"
Relating to the application of pesticides and licensing commercial applicators; providing a penalty.
SB 260
59-0 (1965)
Author: Reagan, Bruce A.
Relating to the sale or use of preparations containing thallium; repealing certain Acts.
HB 64
58-0 (1963)
Author: McIlhany, Grainger Walter | et. al.
Relating to regulating the distribution, sale, or transportation of insecticides, fungicides, rodenticides, defoliants, desiccants, plant regulators, nematocides, and other economic pesticides and devices.
HB 284
58-0 (1963)
Author: Green, Howard Lemuel
Relating to providing that it shall be unlawful to sell or offer for sale, any rat poison, insect poison, or any other preparation which contains thallium sulphate or any other thallium compound; declaring violation of this Act to be a misdemeanor punishable by a fine, and prescribing a penalty for the violation thereof.
HB 321
58-0 (1963)
Author: Wells, Halen Gill
Relating to providing for the licensing of persons engaged in the commercial application of pesticides, defoliants and other commercial farm chemicals by the Commissioner of Agriculture; providing penalties for violations of this Act.
HCR 101
58-0 (1963)
Author: Wells, Halen Gill
Suspending the Joint Rules to consider House Bill No. 321.
SB 51
58-0 (1963)
Author: Moffett, George Clarence "Cotton"
Relating to regulating the distribution, sale, or transportation of insecticides, fungicides, rodenticides, defoliants, desiccants, plant regulators, nematocides, and other economic pesticides and devices; imposing penalties.
SB 95
58-0 (1963)
Author: Bates, Sr., James S. "Jim"
Relating to the establishment and operation of the Texas Commercial Applicator's Pest Control Board and prescribing the powers and duties thereof, including licensing of commercial applicators of pesticides, defoliants, and other agricultural chemicals, licensing of operators of equipment used in such applications, and registering of such equipment; providing for revocation of license; providing for exemptions; providing penalties for violations.
HB 1036
57-0 (1961)
Author: Stewart, III, Maco
Relating to amending a certain Act providing that it shall be unlawful to sell, or offer for sale, use or possess any rat poison, insect poison, or any other preparation which contains thallium sulphate, or any other thallium compound in sufficient quantity to be dangerous to the health or life of a human being with certain exceptions; declaring violation of this Act to be a misdemeanor punishable by a fine, and prescribing a penalty for the violation thereof; providing an effective date.
SB 132
57-0 (1961)
Author: Crump, Louis M.
Relating to providing for the registration in the Department of Agriculture of all persons engaged in the business of structural pest control; providing for a penalty for the violation of this Act.
HB 634
56-0 (1959)
Author: Cox, John Trimmier Morrison | et. al.
Relating to the sale of thallium compounds; requiring the keeping of certain records including the signatures of purchasers of thallium compounds containing less than one per cent (1%) of thallium sulfate.
HB 736
56-0 (1959)
Author: Day, Jr., James C. "Jimmy" | et. al.
Relating to creating a Pest Control Division in the Department of Agriculture; providing penalties.
SB 325
56-0 (1959)
Author: Moffett, George Clarence "Cotton"
Relating to creating a Pest Control Division in the Department of Agriculture; providing a penalty for the violation of the Act.
HB 43
55-0 (1957)
Author: Kennedy, Harold G.
Relating to amending certain Acts to make the provisions of the insecticide and fungicide law applicable to household insecticides, including any substance or mixture of substances offered for use for preventing, destroying, repelling or mitigating any insects or pests which may infest household goods.
HB 226
55-0 (1957)
Author: Sherrill, Hershel C.
Relating to amending certain Acts by changing the definition of "herbicide" within the meaning of the provisions of said Act which regulates the sale and use of hormone type herbicides.
HB 539
55-0 (1957)
Author: Smith, William Landrum "Will"
Relating to providing that it shall be unlawful to sell or offer for sale, any rat poison, insect poison, or any other preparation which contains thallium sulphate or any other thallium compound, in sufficient quantity to be dangerous to the health or life of a human being; declaring violation of this Act to be a misdemeanor punishable by a fine, and prescribing a penalty for violation thereof.
HB 55
54-0 (1955)
Author: Garrett, Gustin "Gus" | et. al.
Relating to amending Statutes to prevent fraud in the sale of agricultural insecticides and fungicides; providing for analysis by an approved commercial laboratory or the State Chemist; providing for a registration fee.
HB 791
54-0 (1955)
Author: Pipkin, Maurice Snow "Pip"
Relating to providing for the fixing of a lien upon crops by one who has applied chemicals thereto under contract with the owner; providing for priority of such lien; defining terms; specifying procedures and method of enforcement; providing that property covered by lien shall not be sold unless lien holder consents or has been given notice; providing that lien holder may take possession and sell property covered by lien under certain circumstances; declaring this Act severable.
SB 154
54-0 (1955)
Author: Shireman, William H.
Relating to amending certain Acts relating to the prevention of fraud in the sale of agricultural insecticides and fungicides; authorizing the State Chemist to contract with approved commercial laboratories for analysis of samples; prohibiting disclosure of certain information to such laboratories; providing for an appropriation.
HB 402
53-0 (1953)
Author: McNeil, William T. | et. al.
Relating to regulating the sale and use of hormone type herbicides; providing for licenses, fees and records for those selling hormone type herbicides; fixing penalties for violation of this Act and the regulations hereunder.
HB 767
53-0 (1953)
Author: Wright, Thomas Burr "Tibby" | et. al.
Relating to amending certain Statutes to prevent fraud in the sale of agricultural insecticides and fungicides; providing for analysis by an approved commercial laboratory or the State Chemist; providing for a registration fee; providing for an appropriation; providing for a stop sale order.
HB 593
52-0 (1951)
Author: McIlhany, Grainger Walter | et. al.
Relating to regulating the sale, use and application of hormone type herbicides; fixing penalties for violation of the provisions of this Act.
HB 662
52-0 (1951)
Author: McIlhany, Grainger Walter
Relating to reappropriating the unencumbered funds of "The 2, 4-D License Fund" to the Commissioner of Agriculture; appropriating the fees to be collected under the above law to the Commissioner of Agriculture.
HB 420
51-0 (1949)
Author: Daniel, William Partlow "Bill"
Relating to regulating the sale and use of 2, 4-D and all other hormone type herbicides; fixing a penalty; repealing all laws and parts of laws in conflict; providing a severability clause.
HB 15
48-0 (1943)
Author: Klingeman, Fred V.
Relating to providing for the regulation and sale of insecticides and fungicides, and for the prevention of fraud in the sale of such insecticides and fungicides.
HB 26
48-0 (1943)
Author: Lansberry, Charles V. | et. al.
Relating to regulating the sale of insecticides and fungicides, prohibiting their adulteration, misbranding, or misrepresentation, providing for the collection and analysis of samples, the expenses of the enforcement of the law, and fixing penalties for its violation.
HB 121
48-0 (1943)
Author: Chambers, William R. "Bill" | et. al.
Relating to regulating the sale of agricultural insecticides and fungicides, prohibiting their adulteration, misbranding, or misrepresentation, providing for the collection and analysis of samples, the expenses of the enforcement of the law, and fixing penalties.
SB 5
48-0 (1943)
Author: Moffett, George Clarence "Cotton" | et. al.
Relating to preventing fraud in the sale of agricultural insecticides and fungicides by providing for the branding or labeling of such products sold under this Act.
HB 37
47-1 (1941)
Author: Hughes, Duncan Spence
Relating to regulating the sale of insecticides and fungicides, prohibiting their adulteration, misbranding, or misrepresentation, providing for the collection and analysis of samples, the expenses of the enforcement of the law, fixing penalties for its violation.
SB 286
40-0 (1927)
Author: Wood, Ashley Elijah
Relating to regulating the sale of insecticides and fungicides, prohibiting their adulteration or misbranding, providing for their correct weighing and marking; fixing penalties.
HB 61
38-2 (1923)
Author: Lewis, A. L.
Relating to recognizing certain agricultural, vegetable and fruit crops and live stock as being the basis of the agricultural resources of the State and declaring insect pests, plant diseases, rodent, wild animal pests that depredate upon such crops a menace.