(a) General. Quarantined articles originating from quarantined areas are prohibited entry into or through the free areas of Texas, except as provided in subsections (b) and (c) of this section.
(b) Exemptions.
  (1) Processed lumber that is free of bark or has been kiln dried or fumigated.
  (2) Finished wood products without bark.
(c) Exceptions.
  (1) Quarantined articles from quarantined areas are allowed entry into or through the free areas of Texas if:
    (A) treated or processed as prescribed by the department; and
    (B) accompanied by a phytosanitary certificate, compliance agreement, or other phytosanitary document, issued by an authorized inspector of the state of origin certifying that the article was treated or processed as prescribed and is free of the quarantined pest.
  (2) Quarantined articles that originate outside the quarantined area may transit through the quarantined area without a certificate if:
    (A) the article is safeguarded in an enclosed vehicle or with adequate covering against infestation;
    (B) the points of origin and destination are specified on the waybill accompanying the shipment; and
    (C) the article is moved directly through the quarantined area without stopping beyond the time required for simple transit.

Source Note: The provisions of this §19.703 adopted to be effective August 11, 2021, 46 TexReg 4848