Title AG, Agriculture Code

Sec. 46.013. ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTIES; CIVIL PENALTIES; INJUNCTIVE RELIEF. (a) In addition to the other provisions of this chapter, a person violates this chapter if the person: (1) uses, reproduces, or distributes the logo of the "Go Texan" Partner Program without registering wi…

Sec. 47.051. DEFINITIONS. In this chapter: (1) Repealed by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 848 (S.B. 703), Sec. 56(4), eff. September 1, 2021. (2) "Coastal waters" means all the salt water of the state, including the portion of the Gulf of Mexico that is within the jurisdiction o…

Sec. 47.052. PROGRAM ESTABLISHED. (a) The Texas shrimp marketing assistance program is established in the department to assist the Texas wild-caught shrimping industry in promoting and marketing Texas-produced shrimp and educating the public about the Texas wild-caught shrimping …

Sec. 47.054. PROGRAM STAFF. (a) The commissioner shall employ one or more persons as employees of the department to staff the program. (b) Unless otherwise expressly provided by the legislature, the source of funding for the payment of employee salaries shall be funds generated f…

Sec. 47.055. PROMOTION, MARKETING, AND EDUCATION. The program shall promote and advertise the Texas wild-caught shrimping industry by: (1) developing and maintaining a database of Texas shrimp wholesalers that sell Texas-produced shrimp; (2) operating a toll-free telephone number…

Sec. 48.001. CREATION. (a) Consistent with this chapter, the department by rule shall develop a program to award grants to public elementary and middle schools located in large urban school districts for the purpose of establishing: (1) demonstration agricultural projects; or (2)…

Sec. 48.002. ELIGIBILITY. Subject to available funds, a public elementary or middle school, or a nonprofit organization that partners with the school, is eligible to receive a grant under this chapter if the school: (1) is located in a school district with an enrollment of at lea…

Sec. 48.004. REPORT. A school or nonprofit organization that receives a grant under this chapter must report the results of the project to the department in a manner determined by the department. Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 975, Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 1999. Renumbered from …

Sec. 48.005. FUNDS. The department may solicit and accept gifts, grants, and other donations from any source to carry out this chapter. Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 975, Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 1999. Renumbered from Sec. 46.005 by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1420, Sec. 21.001(1…

Sec. 49.001. DEFINITIONS. In this chapter: (1) "Agricultural crisis" means an event or condition, including adverse weather conditions, water shortages, disruption in transportation, low commodity prices, an animal health issue, crop disease, or insect infestation, that could dis…

Sec. 49.002. ADMINISTRATION; GUIDELINES AND PROCEDURES. (a) The department shall develop, maintain, and administer the agri-tech program to provide support for eligible institutions to conduct research projects on methods to address agricultural crises in this state. (b) In award…

Sec. 49.003. AGRICULTURAL TECHNOLOGY ACCOUNT. (a) The agricultural technology account is an account in the general revenue fund. (b) The agricultural technology account consists of legislative appropriations, gifts and grants received under Subsection (c), and other money require…

Sec. 49.004. USE OF FUNDS IN AGRICULTURAL TECHNOLOGY ACCOUNT. (a) From funds appropriated for the agri-tech program, the comptroller shall issue warrants to each eligible institution in the amount certified by the department to the comptroller. (b) Funds awarded from the agricult…

Sec. 49.005. PROGRESS REPORTS. An institution receiving funds under this chapter shall report on the progress of the funded research to the department not later than September 1 of each year. Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1459, Sec. 7, eff. June 19, 1999. Renumbered from Sec…

Sec. 50.001. PROGRAM. The Texas Agricultural Experiment Station shall develop and administer a program to finance agriculture and wildlife research that the Texas Agricultural Experiment Station determines to be of the highest scientific merit and to offer significant promise in …

Sec. 50.002. TERM OF AWARD. An award under Section 50.001 must be granted for a two-year period and may be extended at the end of that period after review. Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1074, Sec. 2, eff. June 18, 1999. Renumbered and amended from Sec. 46.002 by Acts 2001, 7…

Sec. 50.003. FUNDS. The Texas Agricultural Experiment Station may solicit and accept gifts and grants from any public or private source, in addition to other appropriations. The use of gifts and grants is subject to any limitations contained in the gift or grant. Added by Acts 19…

Sec. 50.004. ANNUAL ACCOUNTING. The Texas Agricultural Experiment Station shall provide to the committee in each house of the legislature having jurisdiction over agricultural matters an annual accounting of all money received, awarded, and expended during the year. Added by Acts…

Sec. 50A.001. PURPOSE. The purpose of the Texas Food for Health Advisory Council is to: (1) coordinate food-for-health research programs in this state; (2) promote the use of food-for-health research programs by fruit and vegetable growers and state and federal agencies; (3) prom…

Sec. 50A.002. DEFINITION. In this chapter, "council" means the Texas Food for Health Advisory Council. Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 180, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.

Sec. 50A.004. COMPOSITION. (a) The council is composed of the following nine members: (1) eight members who are appointed jointly by the commissioner of public health and the vice chancellor for The Texas A&M University System Agriculture Program; and (2) one member who is a repr…

Sec. 50A.005. TERMS. Members of the council serve staggered six-year terms, with the terms of three members expiring on January 1 of each odd-numbered year. Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 180, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.

Sec. 50A.006. PRESIDING OFFICER. The commissioner of public health and the vice chancellor for The Texas A&M University System Agriculture Program may jointly appoint the presiding officer or may authorize the council members to elect a presiding officer from among the members of…

Sec. 50A.007. MEETINGS. The council shall meet at least once each calendar quarter at a time and place designated by the presiding officer. Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 180, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.

Sec. 50A.008. STAFF; ADMINISTRATION. (a) The council is administratively attached to the Texas Agricultural Experiment Station. (b) The Texas Agricultural Experiment Station shall provide support staff to serve the council. (c) The council may retain general counsel to assist in …

Sec. 50A.009. APPLICABLE LAW. The council is subject to the open meetings law, Chapter 551, Government Code, and the administrative procedure law, Chapter 2001, Government Code. Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 180, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.

Sec. 50A.010. DUTIES. (a) The council shall: (1) adopt procedures as necessary to administer this chapter, including procedures for awarding contracts under this chapter; (2) issue requests for research proposals and award grants: (A) to enhance the health benefits of fruits and …

Sec. 50A.011. FINANCES. (a) The council may accept, for the purposes of this chapter, gifts and grants from public and private sources, subject only to limitations contained in the gift or grant. (b) Funds appropriated for the purposes of this chapter shall be expended at the dir…

Sec. 50A.012. REPORTING. (a) The Texas Agricultural Experiment Station shall prepare annually a complete and detailed written report about: (1) all funds received and disbursed by the council during the preceding fiscal year; (2) the council's progress through funded projects in …

Sec. 50A.013. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE. The Department of Agriculture shall serve as a resource and in an advisory capacity to the council. Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 180, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.

Sec. 50B.001. FINDINGS AND PURPOSE. The legislature finds that: (1) it is in the public interest to encourage the orderly growth and development of sustainable labor-intensive, value-added agricultural industries such as the wine grape growing and wine making industries; (2) the …

Sec. 50B.0025. ANNUAL PLAN AND BUDGET. Not later than November 1 of each year, the commissioner shall prepare for the current fiscal year: (1) a schedule and plan of action designed to implement and further the objectives of this chapter and Chapter 110, Alcoholic Beverage Code; …

Sec. 50B.003. WINE INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT FUND. (a) The wine industry development fund is an account in the general revenue fund and consists of funds deposited to the account under this section. (b) Except as provided by Sections 205.03(l), (m), and (n), Alcoholic Beverage Code, m…

Sec. 50C.001. DEFINITION. In this chapter, "board" means the Texas Organic Agricultural Industry Advisory Board. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 477 (H.B. 2345), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.

Sec. 50C.002. COMPOSITION. (a) The board is composed of the following 13 members appointed by the commissioner: (1) four members who produce organic agricultural products; (2) two members who are retail sellers of organic agricultural products; (3) one member who distributes orga…

Sec. 50C.003. DUTIES.The board shall: (1) assist the department in: (A) assessing the state of the organic agricultural products industry in this state; (B) developing recommendations to the commissioner and the legislature to promote and expand the organic agricultural products …

Sec. 50C.004. MEETINGS. The board shall meet at least once each year and may meet at other times considered necessary by the commissioner. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 477 (H.B. 2345), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.

Sec. 50C.005. STAFF. The board is administratively attached to the department. The department shall provide the board with the staff necessary to carry out its duties under this chapter. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 477 (H.B. 2345), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.

Sec. 50D.001. DEFINITION. In this chapter, "board" means the Texas Olive Oil Industry Advisory Board. Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 5 (S.B. 743), Sec. 1, eff. April 25, 2019.

Sec. 50D.002. BOARD. (a) The board is composed of the following nine members appointed by the commissioner: (1) five members who are olive growers, one of whom represents each of the five established olive-growing regions of the state as determined by the commissioner; (2) one re…

Sec. 50D.003. DUTIES. The board shall: (1) assist the department in: (A) assessing the state of the olive and olive oil industry in this state; (B) developing recommendations to the commissioner and the legislature to promote and expand the olive and olive oil industry in this st…

Sec. 50D.004. MEETINGS. The board shall meet twice each year and may meet at other times considered necessary by the commissioner. Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 5 (S.B. 743), Sec. 1, eff. April 25, 2019.

Sec. 50D.005. STAFF. The board is administratively attached to the department. The department shall provide the board with the staff necessary to carry out the board's duties under this chapter. Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 5 (S.B. 743), Sec. 1, eff. April 25, 2019.

Sec. 50E.001. TEXAS YOUTH LIVESTOCK SHOW GRANT PROGRAM. (a) The office of the governor shall establish and administer the Texas youth livestock show grant program. The office of the governor shall: (1) establish grant eligibility requirements, subject to Subsection (c); (2) estab…

Sec. 50E.002. TEXAS YOUTH LIVESTOCK SHOW FUND. (a) The Texas youth livestock show fund is an account in the general revenue fund administered by the office of the governor. Money in the account may be used only by the office of the governor to provide grants under Section 50E.001…

Sec. 51.001. DEFINITION. In this chapter, "society" means a farmers' cooperative society incorporated under this chapter. Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 1097, ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1981.