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TX Agric Code § 50A.007 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Agriculture Code|Title 3 - Agricultural Research and Promotion|Chapter 50A - Texas Food for Health Advisory Council|Section 50A.007. Meetings

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.|
TX Agric Code § 50A.008 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Agriculture Code|Title 3 - Agricultural Research and Promotion|Chapter 50A - Texas Food for Health Advisory Council|Section 50A.008. Staff; Administration

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 the organization of the council and the adoption of procedures for awarding contracts.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 180, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.|
TX Agric Code § 50A.009 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Agriculture Code|Title 3 - Agricultural Research and Promotion|Chapter 50A - Texas Food for Health Advisory Council|Section 50A.009. Applicable Law

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.|
TX Agric Code § 50A.010 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Agriculture Code|Title 3 - Agricultural Research and Promotion|Chapter 50A - Texas Food for Health Advisory Council|Section 50A.010. Duties

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 vegetables; or(B)  to help growers maximize crop yields through applied research;(3)  develop educational materials that promote the benefits of consuming fruits and vegetables; and(4)  in cooperation with the Texas Agricultural Experiment Station, The Texas A&M University System, Texas Tech University, The University of Texas System, the Texas Woman's University System, state agencies, and produce associations, develop innovative educational programs related to appropriate and safe methods of storing, preparing, and serving fresh produce.(b)  The council may:(1)  issue requests for proposals as necessary to administer this chapter; or(2)  publish educational materials or other materials developed in conjunction with employees of the Texas Agricultural Experiment Station, The Texas A&M University System, Texas Tech University, The University of Texas System, or the Texas Woman's University System.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 180, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.Amended by: Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 145 (S.B. 1126), Sec. 21, eff. May 26, 2021.|
TX Agric Code § 50A.011 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Agriculture Code|Title 3 - Agricultural Research and Promotion|Chapter 50A - Texas Food for Health Advisory Council|Section 50A.011. Finances

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 direction of the council on grants approved by a majority of the council.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 180, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.|
TX Agric Code § 50A.012 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Agriculture Code|Title 3 - Agricultural Research and Promotion|Chapter 50A - Texas Food for Health Advisory Council|Section 50A.012. Reporting

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 improving the health benefits of produce grown in this state;(3)  the development of an information system or network to share health benefit information with state agencies responsible for feeding programs and for distributing dietary information to consumers in this state;  and(4)  recommendations for improving the health of consumers through increased consumption of this state's produce.(b)  The part of the annual report required by Subsection (a)(1) must meet the reporting requirements applicable to financial reporting provided in the General Appropriations Act.(c)  The annual report shall be submitted to the governor, the lieutenant governor, the speaker of the house of representatives, the commissioner of agriculture, the commissioner of public health, and the vice chancellor for The Texas A&M University System Agriculture Program.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 180, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.|
TX Agric Code § 50A.013 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Agriculture Code|Title 3 - Agricultural Research and Promotion|Chapter 50A - Texas Food for Health Advisory Council|Section 50A.013. Department of Agriculture

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.|
TX Agric Code § 50B.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Agriculture Code|Title 3 - Agricultural Research and Promotion|Chapter 50B - Texas Wine Industry Development Act|Section 50B.001. Findings and Purpose

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 production and distribution of wine and wine-related products constitute an important industry of this state that stimulates tourism and provides substantial and necessary revenues for the state and employment for the state's residents and provides an important food that benefits the public health and welfare; and(3)  it is vital to the continued economic well-being and general welfare of the citizens of this state that the state's wine grapes and wine be properly promoted by:(A)  enabling the wine industry in this state to help itself in establishing orderly, fair, sound, efficient, and unhampered marketing of wine grapes and the wines they produce; and(B)  working to stabilize the wine industry in the state by increasing markets for wine grapes and wine within the state and the nation and internationally.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 878 (S.B. 1137), Sec. 2, eff. June 17, 2005.|
TX Agric Code § 50B.0025 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Agriculture Code|Title 3 - Agricultural Research and Promotion|Chapter 50B - Texas Wine Industry Development Act|Section 50B.0025. Annual Plan and Budget

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; and(2)  a budget and prioritized spending plan for expenditures of the wine industry development fund.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 846 (S.B. 880), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2015.Amended by: Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 848 (S.B. 703), Sec. 16, eff. September 1, 2021.|
TX Agric Code § 50B.003 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Agriculture Code|Title 3 - Agricultural Research and Promotion|Chapter 50B - Texas Wine Industry Development Act|Section 50B.003. Wine Industry Development Fund

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, money in the account may be appropriated only to the department and may be used only for the purpose of:(1)  providing funding to public or private entities to conduct surveys, research, and other projects related to:(A)  developing the Texas wine industry;(B)  developing viticulture and enology-related education programs;(C)  eliminating and eradicating diseases and pests that negatively impact the production of grapes and wine in the United States; and(D)  developing technologies or practices that could benefit the production of grapes and wine; and(2)  any administrative costs the department incurs in fulfilling the purposes described by Subdivision (1).(c)  The account is exempt from the application of Section 403.095, Government Code.(d)  The department may accept grants, gifts, or gratuities from any source, including a governmental entity, a private or public corporation, or any other person, that are made for the purpose of furthering the Texas wine industry.  Any funds received under this subsection shall be deposited in the wine industry development fund.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 878 (S.B. 1137), Sec. 2, eff. June 17, 2005.Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 846 (S.B. 880), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2015.|
TX Agric Code § 50C.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Agriculture Code|Title 3 - Agricultural Research and Promotion|Chapter 50C - Texas Organic Agricultural Industry Advisory Board|Section 50C.001. Definition

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.|
TX Agric Code § 50C.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Agriculture Code|Title 3 - Agricultural Research and Promotion|Chapter 50C - Texas Organic Agricultural Industry Advisory Board|Section 50C.002. Composition

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 organic agricultural products;(4)  one member who processes organic agricultural products;(5)  one member who represents a Texas trade association that represents the organic agricultural industry;(6)  one member who represents the Texas Cooperative Extension;(7)  one technical advisor member who is employed by an institution of higher education, as defined by Section 61.003, Education Code, or government agency as a researcher or instructor:(A)  in the field of organic agriculture products or sustainable agriculture; or(B)  who has technical expertise in soil biology, agronomy, entomology, horticulture, or organic farming systems;(8)  one member who represents the public; and(9)  one representative from the department.(b)  The board shall elect a presiding officer from among its members.(c)  Members of the board serve staggered terms of four years, with either six or seven members' terms, as applicable, expiring February 1 of each odd-numbered year.  Members may be reappointed at the end of a term.(d)  Chapter 2110, Government Code, does not apply to the size, composition, or duration of the board.(e)  Service on the board by a state officer or employee is an additional duty of the member's office or employment.  Members of the board are not entitled to compensation or reimbursement of expenses.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 477 (H.B. 2345), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.|
TX Agric Code § 50C.003 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Agriculture Code|Title 3 - Agricultural Research and Promotion|Chapter 50C - Texas Organic Agricultural Industry Advisory Board|Section 50C.003. Duties

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 industry in this state;(C)  identifying and obtaining grants and gifts to promote and expand the organic agricultural products industry in this state; and(D)  developing a statewide organic agricultural products education and awareness campaign that:(i)  utilizes the Texas Cooperative Extension's educational programs and channels of distribution, when appropriate;(ii)  is consistent with Sections 2.002 and 12.002 and any department policies relating to the promotion of Texas agriculture and agricultural products; and(iii)  does not refer negatively to any other agriculture process that is used or to any agricultural product that is grown or sold in this state; and(2)  review and provide guidance on rules impacting the organic agricultural products industry in this state.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 477 (H.B. 2345), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.|
TX Agric Code § 50C.004 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Agriculture Code|Title 3 - Agricultural Research and Promotion|Chapter 50C - Texas Organic Agricultural Industry Advisory Board|Section 50C.004. Meetings

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.|
TX Agric Code § 50C.005 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Agriculture Code|Title 3 - Agricultural Research and Promotion|Chapter 50C - Texas Organic Agricultural Industry Advisory Board|Section 50C.005. Staff

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.|
TX Agric Code § 50D.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Agriculture Code|Title 3 - Agricultural Research and Promotion|Chapter 50D - Texas Olive Oil Industry Advisory Board|Section 50D.001. Definition

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.|
TX Agric Code § 50D.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Agriculture Code|Title 3 - Agricultural Research and Promotion|Chapter 50D - Texas Olive Oil Industry Advisory Board|Section 50D.002. Board

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 representative of infrastructure who is engaged in harvesting, milling, or agritourism;(3)  one researcher or educator who is employed by an institution of higher education, as defined by Section 61.003, Education Code;(4)  one representative from the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service; and(5)  one representative from the department.(b)  The board shall elect a presiding officer from among its members.(c)  Members of the board serve staggered six-year terms, with the terms of three members expiring on February 1 of each odd-numbered year.  Members may be reappointed at the end of a term.(d)  Chapter 2110, Government Code, does not apply to the size, composition, or duration of the board.(e)  Service on the board by a state officer or employee is an additional duty of the member's office or employment.  Members of the board are not entitled to compensation or reimbursement of expenses.(f)  The board may accept gifts and grants from any source to be used to carry out a function of the board.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 5 (S.B. 743), Sec. 1, eff. April 25, 2019.|
TX Agric Code § 50D.003 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Agriculture Code|Title 3 - Agricultural Research and Promotion|Chapter 50D - Texas Olive Oil Industry Advisory Board|Section 50D.003. Duties

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 state;(C)  identifying and obtaining grants and gifts to promote and expand the olive and olive oil industry in this state; and(D)  developing a long-term vision and marketable identity for the olive and olive oil industry in this state that take into consideration future industry development, funding, research, educational programming, risk management, and marketing; and(2)  review and provide guidance on rules impacting the olive and olive oil industry in this state.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 5 (S.B. 743), Sec. 1, eff. April 25, 2019.|
TX Agric Code § 50D.004 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Agriculture Code|Title 3 - Agricultural Research and Promotion|Chapter 50D - Texas Olive Oil Industry Advisory Board|Section 50D.004. Meetings

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.|
TX Agric Code § 50D.005 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Agriculture Code|Title 3 - Agricultural Research and Promotion|Chapter 50D - Texas Olive Oil Industry Advisory Board|Section 50D.005. Staff

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.|
TX Agric Code § 50E.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Agriculture Code|Title 3 - Agricultural Research and Promotion|Chapter 50E - Texas Youth Livestock Show Grant Program|Section 50E.001. Texas Youth Livestock Show Grant Program

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)  establish a grant application process; and(3)  encourage participation from livestock shows of varying sizes, types of entries, and needs.(b)  Grants under this section may be used only to provide financial assistance to youth livestock shows in this state.(c)  A youth livestock show is eligible for a grant under this section if the livestock show is part of a county or state youth livestock validation program and has Texas 4-H and Texas FFA engagement or sanction.|Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 422 (H.B. 3959), Sec. 1, eff. June 8, 2021.|
TX Agric Code § 50E.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Agriculture Code|Title 3 - Agricultural Research and Promotion|Chapter 50E - Texas Youth Livestock Show Grant Program|Section 50E.002. Texas Youth Livestock Show Fund

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 and to promote and encourage donations to the fund.  Not more than 10 percent of the money in the account may be used to promote and encourage donations to the fund.(b)  The Texas youth livestock show fund consists of:(1)  gifts, grants, including federal grants, and other donations received for the fund;(2)  interest earned on the investment of money in the fund;(3)  any money appropriated to the fund by the legislature; and(4)  money received from the federal government that may be used for a purpose described by Subsection (a) and that is transferred or deposited to the credit of the fund by the legislature.(c)  The office of the governor may accept grants, gifts, or donations from any source that are made for the purposes of this chapter.  Money received under this subsection shall be deposited in the Texas youth livestock show fund.|Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 422 (H.B. 3959), Sec. 1, eff. June 8, 2021.|
TX Agric Code § 51.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Agriculture Code|Title 4 - Agricultural Organizations|Chapter 51 - Farmers' Cooperative Societies|Section 51.001. Definition

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.|
TX Agric Code § 51.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Agriculture Code|Title 4 - Agricultural Organizations|Chapter 51 - Farmers' Cooperative Societies|Section 51.002. Application of General Corporation Laws

Sec. 51.002.  APPLICATION OF GENERAL CORPORATION LAWS.  The general corporation laws of the state govern societies unless those laws conflict with this chapter.|Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 1097, ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1981.|
TX Agric Code § 51.003 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Agriculture Code|Title 4 - Agricultural Organizations|Chapter 51 - Farmers' Cooperative Societies|Section 51.003. Purpose

Sec. 51.003.  PURPOSE.  A society may be organized to enable its members to cooperate with each other for the purposes authorized by this chapter.|Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 1097, ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1981.|
TX Agric Code § 51.004 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Agriculture Code|Title 4 - Agricultural Organizations|Chapter 51 - Farmers' Cooperative Societies|Section 51.004. Powers

Sec. 51.004.  POWERS.  (a)  A society may:(1)  borrow money and discount notes, not to exceed a total amount equal to five times its working capital;(2)  lend money to its members, on terms and with security as provided by its bylaws;(3)  act as an agent for its members in selling the members' agricultural products and in purchasing machinery and supplies for its members, including fire, livestock, hail, cyclone, and storm insurance;(4)  own and operate machinery and tools necessary to produce, harvest and prepare for market farm and ranch products;  (5)  exercise any of the powers granted to cooperative marketing associations under Section 52.013 of this code;  and(6)  deliver money to a scholarship fund for rural students.(b)  To be eligible to purchase insurance for its members, a society must be appointed and licensed as an agent of the insurance company from which the insurance is to be purchased.  Commissions received by the society from the purchase of insurance for its members are corporate funds.(c)  A society may not lend money or act as an agent for any person other than a member of the society.(d)  Societies may join to establish and maintain joint agencies to accomplish the purposes for which they were incorporated.|Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 1097, ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1981.  Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 904, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Agric Code § 51.005 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Agriculture Code|Title 4 - Agricultural Organizations|Chapter 51 - Farmers' Cooperative Societies|Section 51.005. Assets

Sec. 51.005.  ASSETS.  A society shall have cash, notes acceptable to its directors, or other property, the combined value of which is $500 or more.|Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 1098, ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1981.|
TX Agric Code § 51.006 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Agriculture Code|Title 4 - Agricultural Organizations|Chapter 51 - Farmers' Cooperative Societies|Section 51.006. Area of Operation

Sec. 51.006.  AREA OF OPERATION.  A society shall confine its activities and business operation to the community in which it is located.  Its activities and business operation may not extend beyond the territory surrounding the town, village, or city designated as the society's place of business.|Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 1098, ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1981.|