(a) General. Quarantined articles originating from quarantined areas are prohibited entry into or through the free areas of Texas, except as provided in subsection (b) of the section.(b) Exceptions. Quarantined articles from quarantined areas of this state or any state are allowed entry into or through the free areas of Texas if:(1) treated as prescribed by the department; and(2) accompanied by a phytosanitary certificate issued by an authorized inspector of the state of origin certifying that the article was treated as prescribed and is free of the quarantined pest upon entry into Texas; or(3) accompanied by a phytosanitary certificate issued by an authorized representative of the department certifying that the article from quarantined areas within this state was treated as prescribed and is free of the quarantined pest.