(a) All cattle originating from foreign countries may
be inspected at the first point of destination or any mutually agreed
upon location in Texas within 7 days of entry. The owner or caretaker
must submit a fee to the commission within 30 calendar days of arrival,
in accordance with the schedule provided in subsection (b) of this
section. An inspection may include, but is not limited to, compliance
with test requirements, verification of animal identification, and
evaluation of biosecurity standards or other standards prescribed
by the commission.
(b) $1.00 for every animal.
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