Tex. Health and Safety Code § 81.352
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§ 81.352. WARNING SIGN REQUIRED; RULES.
Official statutory text
(a) The owner or operator of a pet store that sells reptiles shall:
(1) post a sign warning of reptile-associated salmonellosis in accordance with department rules; and
(2) ensure that a written warning related to reptile-associated salmonellosis is provided to each purchaser of a reptile.
(b) The executive commissioner shall adopt rules to govern:
(1) the form and content of the sign required by Subsection (a) and the manner and place of posting of the sign; and
(2) the form and content of the written warning required by Subsection (a).
(1) post a sign warning of reptile-associated salmonellosis in accordance with department rules; and
(2) ensure that a written warning related to reptile-associated salmonellosis is provided to each purchaser of a reptile.
(b) The executive commissioner shall adopt rules to govern:
(1) the form and content of the sign required by Subsection (a) and the manner and place of posting of the sign; and
(2) the form and content of the written warning required by Subsection (a).
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