# Tex. Agriculture Code § 76.004: DEPARTMENT RULES

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cag_C76_S76.004

## Section

- **Citation:** Tex. Agriculture Code § 76.004
- **Heading:** DEPARTMENT RULES
- **Jurisdiction:** Texas
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 76 / Section 76.004

## Text

(a) The department may adopt rules for carrying out the provisions of this chapter, including rules providing for:

(1) the collection, examination, and reporting of records, devices, and samples of pesticides;

(2) the safe handling, transportation, storage, display, distribution, or disposal of pesticides and pesticide containers;

(3) labeling requirements for pesticides and devices required to be registered under this chapter; and

(4) compliance with federal pesticide rules and regulations.

(b) Any rules adopted by the department for the purpose of protection or enhancement of water quality shall not be inconsistent with nor less stringent than rules adopted for the protection or enhancement of water quality by the commission pursuant to recommendations of the Texas Groundwater Protection Committee.

## Nearby sections

- [Tex. Agriculture Code § 76.001 § 76.001. DEFINITIONS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cag_C76_S76.001.md)
- [Tex. Agriculture Code § 76.002 § 76.002. PESTS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cag_C76_S76.002.md)
- [Tex. Agriculture Code § 76.003 § 76.003. STATE-LIMITED-USE PESTICIDES.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cag_C76_S76.003.md)
- [Tex. Agriculture Code § 76.004 § 76.004. DEPARTMENT RULES.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cag_C76_S76.004.md)
- [Tex. Agriculture Code § 76.006 § 76.006. PESTICIDE EXAMINATION AND TESTING.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cag_C76_S76.006.md)
- [Tex. Agriculture Code § 76.007 § 76.007. INTERAGENCY COOPERATION.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cag_C76_S76.007.md)
- [Tex. Agriculture Code § 76.008 § 76.008. EXEMPTION.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cag_C76_S76.008.md)
- [Tex. Agriculture Code § 76.009 § 76.009. PESTICIDE DISPOSAL FUND.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cag_C76_S76.009.md)
- [Tex. Agriculture Code § 76.021 § 76.021. LABELING INFORMATION.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cag_C76_S76.021.md)
- [Tex. Agriculture Code § 76.022 § 76.022. CONSPICUOUS LETTERING.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cag_C76_S76.022.md)
- [Tex. Agriculture Code § 76.023 § 76.023. MISBRANDED PESTICIDE OR DEVICE.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cag_C76_S76.023.md)
- [Tex. Agriculture Code § 76.041 § 76.041. REGISTRATION REQUIRED.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cag_C76_S76.041.md)
- [Tex. Agriculture Code § 76.042 § 76.042. CONTENT OF REGISTRATION APPLICATION.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cag_C76_S76.042.md)
- [Tex. Agriculture Code § 76.043 § 76.043. EXPIRATION AND RENEWAL.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cag_C76_S76.043.md)

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