1. (a) All stock of foundation trees, increase trees, rootstock and citrus nursery stock propagated either in or for movement into the citrus zone must be propagated and grown in a facility that is operated under the provisions of this subchapter.

2. (b) All sources of budwood of non-mandatory varieties of citrus:

   1. (1) shall be tested annually by a department approved laboratory for citrus greening disease and citrus tristeza; and
   2. (2) shall be maintained in a certified insect exclusionary facility.
3. (c) Source plants for rooted cuttings shall be subject to all restrictions pertaining to budwood source plants.

4. (d) If a site is found to be infested with citrus infesting nematodes or other dangerous soil-borne pathogens of citrus, the citrus nursery stock, plant material, media and containers for growing citrus nursery stock:

   1. (1) must be kept at least 18 inches above the floor; and
   2. (2) must be prevented from having contact with soil from the location, unless the soil from the location has been sterilized, handled and stored in a manner approved by the department.
5. (e) All citrus nursery stock and propagative plants shall remain within the approved structure at all times or be moved under protective cover to exclude insects, until the time to move for sale or use for production.
6. (f) Citrus nursery stock may be moved from one approved structure into another approved structure at the same site, provided the plants are protected and covered with material designed to prevent infestation.

Source Note:The provisions of this §21.65 adopted to be effective November 21, 2013, 38 TexReg 8189.