Texas Agriculture Code - AGRIC § 80.021. Authority for Destruction or Treatment of Citrus in Pest Management Zones; Compensation Payable

The department may destroy or treat, and establish procedures for the purchase and destruction of, citrus plants or hosts in pest management zones if the department determines the action is necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter. The department is not liable to the owner or lessee for the destruction of or injury to any citrus that was planted in a pest management zone after the date notice is published as required by this chapter. The corporation is liable for the destruction of citrus if the citrus was planted in a pest management zone before the date that notice is published.