(a) Foundation block status will be considered upon written request to the department. The request must include:
  (1) A physical description of the proposed site, including location, size, and a map of the land to be used--a copy of the deed or lease to the property must be available upon request by the department;
  (2) A description of the environmental controls and security measures as outlined in subsection (b) of this section;
  (3) Identification of the certified laboratory available to perform tests to diagnose diseases listed in this section; and
  (4) The name and address of the person responsible for the overall operation of the foundation block.
(b) A foundation block shall meet the following standards:
  (1) The soil must support good growth of commonly used citrus rootstock;
  (2) Adequate environmental controls shall be in place to prevent loss of the block due to adverse environmental conditions such as damaging heat, cold, or wind;
  (3) Adequate security shall be maintained to protect the budwood from contamination or theft; and
  (4) Plants must be kept exclusively in an approved structure at a certified citrus nursery as described in Subchapter D of this chapter (relating to Citrus Nursery Stock Certification Program).
(c) Approved foundation blocks under the jurisdiction of the Texas A&M University Kingsville Citrus Center are designated as foundation blocks for the state of Texas to provide certified budwood for the production of certified citrus nursery stock and certified increase trees.

Source Note: The provisions of this §21.30 adopted to be effective December 31, 2015, 40 TexReg 9626