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TX Agric Code § 44.009 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Agriculture Code|Title 3 - Agricultural Research and Promotion|Chapter 44 - Agricultural Diversification and Microenterprise Support Programs|Section 44.009. State Liability Prohibited

Sec. 44.009.  STATE LIABILITY PROHIBITED.  The state is not liable to an eligible lending institution for payment of the principal, interest, or any late charges on a loan made to an eligible borrower.  A delay in payment or default on a loan by an eligible borrower does not affect the validity of the deposit agreement.  Linked deposits are not an extension of the state's credit within the meaning of any state constitutional prohibition.|Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., 2nd C.S., ch. 32, art. 1, Sec. 1, eff. Nov. 3, 1987.  Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1010, Sec. 5.10, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Agric Code § 44.010 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Agriculture Code|Title 3 - Agricultural Research and Promotion|Chapter 44 - Agricultural Diversification and Microenterprise Support Programs|Section 44.010. Limitations in Program

Sec. 44.010.  LIMITATIONS IN PROGRAM.  (a)  At any one time, not more than $30 million may be placed in linked deposits under this chapter.(b)  The maximum amount of a loan under this chapter is $500,000. (c)  A loan granted pursuant to this chapter may be used for any agriculture-related operating expense, including the purchase or lease of land or fixed assets acquisition or improvement, as identified in the application.(d)  A loan granted pursuant to this chapter may be applied to existing debt as described in Section 44.007.|Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., 2nd C.S., ch. 32, art. 1, Sec. 1, eff. Nov. 3, 1987.  Amended by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 644, Sec. 3, eff. Aug. 30, 1993;  Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1010, Sec. 5.10, eff. Sept. 1, 1997;  Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1459, Sec. 5, eff. June 19, 1999;  Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 26, Sec. 3, eff. May 2, 2001.Amended by: Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 506 (S.B. 1016), Sec. 1.04, eff. September 1, 2009.|
TX Agric Code § 44.012 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Agriculture Code|Title 3 - Agricultural Research and Promotion|Chapter 44 - Agricultural Diversification and Microenterprise Support Programs|Section 44.012. Money for Loans

Sec. 44.012.  MONEY FOR LOANS.  The board may accept gifts and grants of money from the federal government, local governments, or private corporations or other persons for use in making loans under the rural microenterprise support program.  The legislature may appropriate money for loans under the program.|Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., 2nd C.S., ch. 32, art. 1, Sec. 1, eff. Nov. 3, 1987.  Amended by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 1247, Sec. 7, eff. Sept. 1, 1989;  Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 419, Sec. 5.10, eff. Sept. 1, 1995;  Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1459, Sec. 6, eff. June 19, 1999.|
TX Agric Code § 44.013 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Agriculture Code|Title 3 - Agricultural Research and Promotion|Chapter 44 - Agricultural Diversification and Microenterprise Support Programs|Section 44.013. Rural Microenterprise Development Fund

Sec. 44.013.  RURAL MICROENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT FUND.  The rural microenterprise development fund is a fund in the comptroller's office. Money appropriated to the board for use in making loans under the rural microenterprise support program, other amounts received by the state for loans made under the program, and other money received by the board for the program and required by the board to be deposited in the fund shall be deposited to the credit of the fund.  The fund shall operate as a revolving fund, the contents of which shall be applied and reapplied for the purposes of the rural microenterprise support program.|Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 1247, Sec. 8, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.  Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1459, Sec. 6, eff. June 19, 1999.|
TX Agric Code § 44A.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Agriculture Code|Title 3 - Agricultural Research and Promotion|Chapter 44A - Urban Farm Microenterprise Support Program|Section 44A.001. Definitions

Sec. 44A.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:(1)  "Board" means the board of directors of the Texas Agricultural Finance Authority.(2)  "Microenterprise" means a small business in which the owner operates the enterprise.(3)  "Urban area" means an area inside the boundaries of a municipality with a population of 500,000 or more.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 558 (H.B. 2994), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2011.|
TX Agric Code § 44A.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Agriculture Code|Title 3 - Agricultural Research and Promotion|Chapter 44A - Urban Farm Microenterprise Support Program|Section 44A.002. Creation of Urban Farm Microenterprise Support Program

Sec. 44A.002.  CREATION OF URBAN FARM MICROENTERPRISE SUPPORT PROGRAM.  (a)  The board shall create an urban farm microenterprise support program to provide financial assistance to microenterprises in urban areas that are primarily engaged in:(1)  research into processes and technology related to agricultural production in an urban setting;(2)  the production or development of tools or processes for agriculture in a manner suited for an urban setting; or(3)  agricultural activities in a manner suited for an urban setting.(b)  No state money may be used for purposes of the program.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 558 (H.B. 2994), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2011.|
TX Agric Code § 44A.003 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Agriculture Code|Title 3 - Agricultural Research and Promotion|Chapter 44A - Urban Farm Microenterprise Support Program|Section 44A.003. Urban Farm Microenterprise Support Program Loans

Sec. 44A.003.  URBAN FARM MICROENTERPRISE SUPPORT PROGRAM LOANS.  (a)  On the receipt of gifts and grants of money under Section 44A.004, the board shall establish and implement a loan program supporting established and proposed urban farm microenterprises in urban areas by providing loans to expand, modernize, or otherwise improve the established microenterprises and to begin operation of proposed microenterprises.(b)  An applicant applying on behalf of a proposed microenterprise may receive a loan of up to $25,000 to begin operation of the microenterprise.(c)  An applicant applying on behalf of an established microenterprise may receive a loan of up to $50,000 to expand, modernize, or otherwise improve an established microenterprise.(d)  The board may reserve a portion of the total fund for use in cooperative loan programs established with the participation of other public or private lenders.(e)  The board by rule may provide for the administration by a private or public entity of the loans awarded under the loan program.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 558 (H.B. 2994), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2011.|
TX Agric Code § 44A.004 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Agriculture Code|Title 3 - Agricultural Research and Promotion|Chapter 44A - Urban Farm Microenterprise Support Program|Section 44A.004. Money for Loans

Sec. 44A.004.  MONEY FOR LOANS.  The board may accept gifts and grants of money from the federal government, local governments, or private corporations or other persons for use in making loans under the urban farm microenterprise support program.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 558 (H.B. 2994), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2011.|
TX Agric Code § 44A.005 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Agriculture Code|Title 3 - Agricultural Research and Promotion|Chapter 44A - Urban Farm Microenterprise Support Program|Section 44A.005. Urban Farm Microenterprise Development Fund

Sec. 44A.005.  URBAN FARM MICROENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT FUND.  The urban farm microenterprise development fund is a fund in the comptroller's office.  The following shall be deposited to the credit of the fund:(1)  amounts received by the state for loans made under the urban farm microenterprise support program;(2)  money received in repayment of loans made under the program; and(3)  other money received by the board for the program and required by the board to be deposited in the fund.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 558 (H.B. 2994), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2011.|
TX Agric Code § 45.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Agriculture Code|Title 3 - Agricultural Research and Promotion|Chapter 45 - Texas-Israel Exchange Research Program|Section 45.001. Legislative Findings; Purpose

Sec. 45.001.  LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS; PURPOSE.  (a)  The legislature finds that Texas and Israel have many interests in common.  They face many of the same difficulties in agriculture; the geography of both areas produces semiarid climatic conditions; there is present in both areas a rising demand for a limited supply of water coupled with increasing pressures to minimize the use of energy in all aspects of agriculture.  Scientific and technological cooperatives already produce close ties between the two areas while engaging in binational projects for scientific and industrial research and development.A program to support joint agricultural research and development by, and the development of trade and business relations between, Texas and Israel will address common problems and make substantial contributions to the development of agriculture, trade, and business in both areas.  Since Texas has long emphasized broad-based agricultural research and Israel has originated and developed agricultural technologies designed to maximize production with minimal use of resources such as water and labor, each of the two areas will benefit by sharing information and expertise.(b)  The purpose of this chapter is to:(1)  establish a program to promote and support practical and applied agricultural research and development that will result in mutual benefit to Texas and Israel and will help to provide solutions to food and fiber production problems wherever they exist, particularly those relating to water conservation; and(2)  establish a program of mutual cooperation that will foster the development of trade, mutual assistance, and business relations between Texas and Israel.|Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 1210, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 28, 1989.  Amended by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 225, Sec. 2, eff. May 18, 1993.Amended by: Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 506 (S.B. 1016), Sec. 3.02, eff. September 1, 2009.|
TX Agric Code § 45.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Agriculture Code|Title 3 - Agricultural Research and Promotion|Chapter 45 - Texas-Israel Exchange Research Program|Section 45.002. Definition

Sec. 45.002.  DEFINITION.  In this chapter,  "applied research" means the process of assembling knowledge gained by careful and diligent search and studious inquiry and examination and using that knowledge to solve practical, real-world problems.|Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 1210, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 28, 1989.  Amended by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 225, Sec. 3, eff. May 18, 1993.Amended by: Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 506 (S.B. 1016), Sec. 3.03, eff. September 1, 2009.|
TX Agric Code § 45.005 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Agriculture Code|Title 3 - Agricultural Research and Promotion|Chapter 45 - Texas-Israel Exchange Research Program|Section 45.005. General Functions, Powers, and Duties

Sec. 45.005.  GENERAL FUNCTIONS, POWERS, AND DUTIES.  (a)  The department may establish a binational program to support joint agricultural research and development with Israel.  The scope of agricultural research and development which the program may promote and support encompasses all scientific activities related to agriculture, including production, processing, marketing, and agricultural services, with emphasis on the support of applied research to improve water, labor, and energy utilization in agriculture.(b)  The program shall support applied research in areas of potential mutual interest, including:(1)  water conservation;(2)  water management and use;(3)  soil management and conservation;(4)  innovative sources of energy for agricultural production;(5)  environmental aspects of agricultural technology;(6)  intensive crop production; and(7)  agricultural engineering and processing.(c)  The program may undertake agricultural research and development projects of mutual benefit that are located in Texas, Israel, or any other location considered advisable by the department.(d)  The department may make research or development grants or loans to public or private entities who intend to carry out the stated objectives of the program.(e)  The program shall encourage or support the exchange of agricultural producers, scientists, teachers, students, or other types of agricultural experts between the two cooperating areas of Texas and Israel.(f)  The program shall encourage and support mutual cooperation that will foster the development of trade, mutual assistance, and business relations between Texas and Israel.|Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 1210, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 28, 1989.  Amended by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 225, Sec. 5, eff. May 18, 1993.Amended by: Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 506 (S.B. 1016), Sec. 3.04, eff. September 1, 2009.Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 848 (S.B. 703), Sec. 12, eff. September 1, 2021.|
TX Agric Code § 45.007 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Agriculture Code|Title 3 - Agricultural Research and Promotion|Chapter 45 - Texas-Israel Exchange Research Program|Section 45.007. Financing

Sec. 45.007.  FINANCING.  (a)  Repealed by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 506, Sec. 3.07(b)(4), eff. September 1, 2009.(b)  The department may accept gifts and grants from the federal government, state government, and private sources, as well as legislative appropriations to carry out the purposes of this chapter.  The use of gifts and grants other than legislative appropriation is subject only to limitations contained in the gift or grant.(c)  Repealed by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 506, Sec. 3.07(b)(4), eff. September 1, 2009.(d)  The department shall make an annual accounting of all money received, awarded, and expended during the year under this chapter to the legislative committees responsible for agricultural issues.|Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 1210, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 28, 1989.Amended by: Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 506 (S.B. 1016), Sec. 3.05, eff. September 1, 2009.Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 506 (S.B. 1016), Sec. 3.07(b)(4), eff. September 1, 2009.|
TX Agric Code § 46.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Agriculture Code|Title 3 - Agricultural Research and Promotion|Chapter 46 - "Go Texan" Partner Program|Section 46.001. Findings

Sec. 46.001.  FINDINGS.  The legislature finds that this state needs a Texas agricultural product promotion program to increase consumer awareness of Texas agricultural products and expand the markets for Texas agricultural products.  The legislature further finds that the Texas Department of Agriculture, through the establishment of the "Go Texan" Partner Program and use of program grants and matching funds, is the proper department to promote and advertise these products.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 186, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Agric Code § 46.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Agriculture Code|Title 3 - Agricultural Research and Promotion|Chapter 46 - "Go Texan" Partner Program|Section 46.002. Definition

Sec. 46.002.  DEFINITION.  In this chapter "Texas agricultural product" means an agricultural, apicultural, horticultural, silvicultural, viticultural, or vegetable product, either in its natural or processed state, that has been produced, processed, or otherwise had value added to the product in this state, including:(1)  feed for use by livestock or poultry;(2)  fish or other aquatic species;(3)  livestock, a livestock product, or a livestock by-product;(4)  planting seed;(5)  poultry, a poultry product, or a poultry by-product;  or(6)  wildlife processed for food or by-products.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 186, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.  Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 208, Sec. 3, eff. May 21, 2001;  Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 604, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Agric Code § 46.003 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Agriculture Code|Title 3 - Agricultural Research and Promotion|Chapter 46 - "Go Texan" Partner Program|Section 46.003. General Authority

Sec. 46.003.  GENERAL AUTHORITY.  The Texas Department of Agriculture shall establish and maintain the "Go Texan" Partner Program to encourage the development and expansion of markets for Texas agricultural products through participation of eligible applicants who provide funds to be matched for promotional marketing programs implemented by the department.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 186, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Agric Code § 46.004 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Agriculture Code|Title 3 - Agricultural Research and Promotion|Chapter 46 - "Go Texan" Partner Program|Section 46.004. Eligible Applicant

Sec. 46.004.  ELIGIBLE APPLICANT.  An eligible applicant must be:(1)  a state or regional organization or board that promotes the marketing and sale of Texas agricultural products and does not stand to profit directly from specific sales of agricultural commodities;(2)  a cooperative organization, as defined by department rule;(3)  a state agency or board that promotes the marketing and sale of agricultural commodities;(4)  a national organization or board that represents Texas producers and promotes the marketing and sale of Texas agricultural products;(5)  an eligible small business, as defined by department rule;  or(6)  any other entity that promotes the marketing and sale of Texas agricultural products, as determined by the department.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 186, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Agric Code § 46.005 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Agriculture Code|Title 3 - Agricultural Research and Promotion|Chapter 46 - "Go Texan" Partner Program|Section 46.005. Department Powers and Duties

Sec. 46.005.  DEPARTMENT POWERS AND DUTIES.  The department shall administer the "Go Texan" Partner Program.  The duties of the department in administering the program include:(1)  developing procedures for acceptance and administration of funds received to administer the program, including appropriations, gifts, license plate revenue, and matching funds;(2)  developing application and selection procedures including procedures for soliciting and accepting applications;(3)  developing a general promotional campaign for Texas agricultural products and advertising campaigns for specific Texas agricultural products based on project requests submitted by successful applicants;(4)  developing advertising programs and promotional materials for use by program participants and establishing guidelines on advertising activities by participants;(5)  contracting with media representatives for the purpose of dispersing promotional materials; and(6)  receiving matching funds from program participants and donations or grants from any source, and establishing internal reporting requirements for use of funds.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 186, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.Amended by: Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 848 (S.B. 703), Sec. 13, eff. September 1, 2021.|
TX Agric Code § 46.006 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Agriculture Code|Title 3 - Agricultural Research and Promotion|Chapter 46 - "Go Texan" Partner Program|Section 46.006. Requirements for Participation

Sec. 46.006.  REQUIREMENTS FOR PARTICIPATION.  To be eligible for participation in the program through the use of matching funds under this chapter, an organization must:(1)  be an eligible applicant under Section 46.004 of this chapter;(2)  prepare and submit a project request and application as provided by department rule;  and(3)  meet any other requirement established by department rule.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 186, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Agric Code § 46.007 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Agriculture Code|Title 3 - Agricultural Research and Promotion|Chapter 46 - "Go Texan" Partner Program|Section 46.007. Project Requests

Sec. 46.007.  PROJECT REQUESTS.  (a)  A project request submitted by an eligible participant must describe the advertising or other market-oriented promotional activities to be carried out by the department using matching funds.(b)  The department may not approve a project request submitted under this section unless the request includes:(1)  a specific description of the project and how assistance received under this chapter could be expended in implementing the request;(2)  a description of anticipated benefits to be achieved as a result of the marketing promotional program;  and(3)  additional information as required by the department.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 186, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Agric Code § 46.008 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Agriculture Code|Title 3 - Agricultural Research and Promotion|Chapter 46 - "Go Texan" Partner Program|Section 46.008. "Go Texan" Partner Program Account

Sec. 46.008.  "GO TEXAN" PARTNER PROGRAM ACCOUNT.  (a)  The "Go Texan" partner program account is an account in the general revenue fund.  The account is composed of:(1)  legislative appropriations;(2)  gifts, grants, donations, and matching funds received under Subsection (b);(3)  money required to be deposited in the account under Section 502.2761, Transportation Code;  and(4)  other money required by law to be deposited in the account.(b)  The department may solicit and accept gifts in kind, donations, and grants of money from the federal government, local governments, private corporations, or other persons to be used for the purposes of this chapter.(c)  Money in the account may be appropriated to the department only for the purpose of implementing and maintaining the "Go Texan" Partner Program.(d)  Income from money in the account shall be credited to the account.(e)  The account is exempt from the application of Section 403.095, Government Code.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 186, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.  Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 208, Sec. 4, eff. May 21, 2001.|
TX Agric Code § 46.009 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Agriculture Code|Title 3 - Agricultural Research and Promotion|Chapter 46 - "Go Texan" Partner Program|Section 46.009. Use of Funds

Sec. 46.009.  USE OF FUNDS.  (a)  Funds received under this chapter may only be used for activities promoting the sale of Texas agricultural products.  The department by rule may allocate funds to categories of eligible participants and to general or product-specific promotional activities.  The department may use the funds in an amount not to exceed $5,000 in a state fiscal year for the purchase of food and beverage refreshments at "Go Texan" promotional events.(b)  The department shall adopt rules to ensure that money in the "Go Texan" partner program account is used only for the purposes prescribed under this section.(c)  The payment of the administrative expenses under the program may not exceed seven percent of the amount of the legislative appropriation each biennium for the "Go Texan" partner program account.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 186, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.  Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 208, Sec. 5, eff. May 21, 2001.|
TX Agric Code § 46.0095 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Agriculture Code|Title 3 - Agricultural Research and Promotion|Chapter 46 - "Go Texan" Partner Program|Section 46.0095. Sale of Promotional Items or Program Merchandise

Sec. 46.0095.  SALE OF PROMOTIONAL ITEMS OR PROGRAM MERCHANDISE.  (a)  The department may sell or contract for the sale of "Go Texan" promotional items and program merchandise, including clothing, posters, and banners, in order to encourage the marketing and promotion of agricultural and other products grown, processed, or produced in this state.  The department may use any available means, including direct marketing, mail, the Internet, and any other media format to advertise and sell those items.(b)  Money received from the sale of promotional items and program merchandise under this section may be appropriated only to the department for the department's activities or programs relating to the marketing and promotion of agricultural and other products grown, processed, or produced in this state.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 208, Sec. 6, eff. May 21, 2001.Amended by: Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 69 (S.B. 1086), Sec. 4, eff. May 17, 2011.|