The amount charged for control measures taken by the service constitutes a legal claim against the landowner, but does not constitute a lien on any land owned by the landowner.

Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 2650, ch. 871, art. I, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1977.

Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 859 (H.B. 2567), Sec. 10, eff. September 1, 2017.