When performed without the use of a pesticide, this chapter does not apply to the:
(1) use of a raptor to control or relocate other birds;
(2) physical removal of pests or the habitat of pests while cleaning a chimney;
(3) use of a live trap to remove an animal from the premises of a residence, agricultural operation, or business structure;
(4) removal by mechanical means of weeds or other obstructing vegetation from a sewer, drainage system, body of water, or similar area; or
(5) installation, maintenance, or use of a nonpesticidal barrier to remove or prevent infestation by nuisance animals.
Official text of the Texas Occupations Code as published by the Texas Legislative Council.