31 Tex. Admin. Code § 517.31
Approval of Brush Control Methods
Effective Apr 16, 201237 TexReg 2679Source Note: The provisions of this §517.31 adopted to be effective February 13, 2003, 28 TexReg 1209; amended to be effective March 21, 2004, 29 TexReg 2651; amended to be effective April 16, 2012, 37 TexReg 2679.Texas Secretary of State
- (a) The board shall study and must approve all methods used to control brush under this chapter considering the overall impact of the project.
(b) The board may approve a method for use under the cost-sharing program provided by Chapter 203, Subchapter E, Agriculture Code, if the board finds that the proposed method:
- (1) has proven to be an effective and efficient method for controlling brush;
- (2) is cost efficient;
- (3) will have a beneficial impact on the development of water sources and wildlife habitat;
- (4) will maintain topsoil to prevent erosion or silting of any river or stream; and
- (5) will allow the revegetation of the area after the brush is removed with plants that are beneficial to stream flows, groundwater levels and livestock and wildlife.
Source Note:The provisions of this §517.31 adopted to be effective February 13, 2003, 28 TexReg 1209; amended to be effective March 21, 2004, 29 TexReg 2651; amended to be effective April 16, 2012, 37 TexReg 2679.