Texas Occupations Code - OCC § 1951.205. Environmental Rules

(a) The department, with the advice of the committee, shall adopt rules as authorized under this chapter governing the methods and practices of structural pest control that the department determines are necessary to protect the public's health and welfare and prevent adverse effects on human life and the environment.  Each rule adopted must cite the section of this chapter that authorizes the rule.

(b) A rule relating to the use of economic poisons must comply with applicable standards of the federal government and the commissioner governing the use of such substances.