25 Tex. Admin. Code § 221.16 - Fees

Special fees for inspection services.

(1) Inspection time. Inspection time may include:
(A) the inspector's time for performing inspection services;
(B) the inspector's time for completing inspection records;
(C) the inspector's time for waiting for any purpose to facilitate the slaughterer or processor to begin regulated activity; and
(D) the inspector's time for traveling to perform inspection services.
(2) Fees. Fees are assessed in one-half hour increments for inspection services. Invoices are due upon receipt and become delinquent 30 calendar days from the date on the invoice. Inspection services will not be performed for any establishment having a delinquent account.
(3) Overtime and holiday rate. The overtime and holiday rate for inspection services is $60 per hour, per department employee.
(4) Rate. Rate for inspections not required by state or federal meat and poultry inspection laws. The rate for special inspections is $60 per hour, per program employee.
(5) Overtime and special inspection services. Overtime and special inspection services are subject to the availability of inspectors.

Notes

25 Tex. Admin. Code § 221.16
Adopted by Texas Register, Volume 45, Number 51, December 18, 2020, TexReg 9217, eff. 12/23/2020; Amended by Texas Register, Volume 50, Number 08, February 21, 2025, TexReg 0995, eff. 2/25/2025

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