Tex. Health & Safety Code § 144.029

Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.

Section 144.029 - Sanitary Conditions Required

(a) The premises of a rendering establishment shall be kept clean and neat, in good repair, and reasonably free from:

(1) undue collection of refuse;

(2) waste materials;

(3) rodent infestation;

(4) insect breeding places;

(5) standing water; and

(6) other objectionable conditions.

(b) Equipment and utensils shall be provided as necessary for the rendering establishment to conduct operations in a sanitary manner.

(c) Rodents, roaches, and other vermin shall be controlled.

(d) Hide storage facilities shall be in closed areas separate from all other areas.

Tex. Health and Safety Code § 144.029

Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/1989.