An institution of higher education, as defined in Texas Education
Code, Section 61.003, that agrees to conduct plant pest and disease
detection and surveillance, is eligible to apply for a grant under
this chapter if the department determines that:
(1) the institution of higher education is in a region
of this state that has a high risk of being affected by one or more
plant pests or diseases based on:
(A) the region's conduciveness to agricultural pest
and disease establishment due to location, agricultural commodities
produced, climate, crop diversity, or natural resources, or
(B) the department's determination that an agricultural
pest or disease in the region is a matter of state or federal concern;
and
(2) the proposed grant project will likely:
(A) prevent the introduction, establishment, or widespread
dissemination of plant pests and diseases; and
(B) provide a comprehensive approach to complement
federal and state plant pest and disease detection efforts.
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