Definition of Zone Boundaries: The Movement Restriction Zone ("MRZ") is defined as a geographic area which includes an Affected Area, where bovine tuberculosis occurs or has historically occurred, and a Surveillance Area where the disease has not been detected, but which serves as a buffer area between the Affected Area and the Free Zone of Texas. The boundaries of the referenced zones and areas are as follows:

1. (1) MRZ: The area of El Paso County and Hudspeth County which lies within the boundaries established by the Rio Grande River on the West; Loop 375 to FM 659 to US 62/180 on the North; the El Paso County line to I-10 to Spur 148 at Ft Hancock on the East; and Spur 148 to the Rio Grande River on the South.

   1. (A) Affected Area within the MRZ: The area of the MRZ in El Paso County which lies west of I-10, as defined above.
   2. (B) Surveillance Area within the MRZ: The area of the MRZ in El Paso County which lies east of I-10, and all of the MRZ in Hudspeth County, as defined above.
2. (2) Free Zone: The area of Texas not included in the MRZ.

Source Note:The provisions of this §43.30 adopted to be effective April 8, 2001, 26 TexReg 2534; amended to be effective March 4, 2007, 32 TexReg 753.