(a) The commissioner may by rule designate an area of the state as a proposed eradication zone as long as the area is not within a statutory zone under § 74.1021 that has approved an eradication program by referendum.
(b) The commissioner may hold a public hearing within the proposed eradication zone to discuss the proposed geographic boundaries of the zone. The public hearing may include any other topics allowed under this subchapter.

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Terms Used In Texas Agriculture Code 74.1042


(c) After the adoption of a rule under Subsection (a), the commissioner shall conduct a referendum under § 74.105.