All citrus fruit handled and/or sold within the state of Texas must be mature and fit for consumption. Fruit are considered mature and fit for consumption if the following conditions are met:
(1) Grapefruit:
(2) Oranges:
Source Note: The provisions of this §21.21 adopted to be effective September 6, 1996, 21 TexReg 8097; amended to be effective July 16, 2003, 28 TexReg 5529; amended to be effective January 3, 2018, 42 TexReg 7579