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TX Agric Code § 55.006 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Agriculture Code|Title 4 - Agricultural Organizations|Chapter 55 - Cooperative Credit Associations|Section 55.006. Ratio of Capital to Loans

Sec. 55.006.  RATIO OF CAPITAL TO LOANS.  (a)  The total amount of the outstanding loans or discounts of an association formed under this chapter may not exceed an amount equal to 10 times the amount of the association's paid-up unimpaired capital stock.(b)  The articles of incorporation of an association formed under this chapter must state the requirement of Subsection (a) of this section.|Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 1122, ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1981.|
TX Agric Code § 55.007 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Agriculture Code|Title 4 - Agricultural Organizations|Chapter 55 - Cooperative Credit Associations|Section 55.007. Repurchase of Stock

Sec. 55.007.  REPURCHASE OF STOCK.  (a)  The board of directors of an association formed under this chapter may authorize the purchase of the association's capital stock at the book value conclusively determined by the board and pay cash for the stock within one year thereafter if:(1)  the liabilities of the association are less than 50 percent of its assets;  and(2)  the directors determined that the stock may be purchased without impairment of the association's financial condition.(b)  The board of directors in its discretion may retire pro rata stock held by a member or group of members whose loans have been paid in whole or part.|Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 1122, ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1981.|
TX Agric Code § 55.008 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Agriculture Code|Title 4 - Agricultural Organizations|Chapter 55 - Cooperative Credit Associations|Section 55.008. Reports

Sec. 55.008.  REPORTS.  Before January 11, April 11, July 11, and October 11, each association formed under this chapter with capital stock shall file with the secretary of state:(1)  an accurate report showing the association's financial condition and the amount of outstanding paid-up capital stock on January 1, April 1, July 1, or October 1 preceding the report;  and(2)  a fee of $2.50.|Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 1123, ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1981.|
TX Agric Code § 55.009 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Agriculture Code|Title 4 - Agricultural Organizations|Chapter 55 - Cooperative Credit Associations|Section 55.009. Fees

Sec. 55.009.  FEES.  (a)  When the articles of incorporation of an association formed under this chapter are filed, the incorporators shall pay to the secretary of state a filing fee of $10.(b)  Each association formed under this chapter without capital stock shall pay an annual license fee of $10.|Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 1123, ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1981.|
TX Agric Code § 55.010 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Agriculture Code|Title 4 - Agricultural Organizations|Chapter 55 - Cooperative Credit Associations|Section 55.010. Exemption From Franchise Tax

Sec. 55.010.  EXEMPTION FROM FRANCHISE TAX.  An association formed under this chapter is exempt from all franchise or other license taxes, except that:(1)  an association is not exempt from the annual license fee under Section 55.009 of this code;  and(2)  an association is exempt from the franchise tax imposed by Chapter 171, Tax Code, only if exempted by that chapter.|Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 1123, ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1981.  Amended by Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 2786, ch. 752, Sec. 15(c), eff. Jan. 1, 1982.|
TX Agric Code § 56.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Agriculture Code|Title 4 - Agricultural Organizations|Chapter 56 - Agricultural Finance Corporations|Section 56.001. Definitions

Sec. 56.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:(1)  "Agricultural finance corporation" means a corporation formed under this chapter.(2)  "Ready marketable, staple, nonperishable agricultural products" means agricultural products that:(A)  are commonly dealt in ready markets so that their values are easily and definitely ascertainable and realized on short notice;  and(B)  ordinarily do not substantially depreciate in quality during the period of immaturity of the obligations that are secured by or that represent those products.|Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 1123, ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1981.|
TX Agric Code § 56.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Agriculture Code|Title 4 - Agricultural Organizations|Chapter 56 - Agricultural Finance Corporations|Section 56.002. Purpose

Sec. 56.002.  PURPOSE.  An agricultural finance corporation may be organized to deal in:(1)  acceptances and other receipts that are used to aid or are issued because of the transportation, warehousing, distribution, or financing of ready marketable, staple, nonperishable agricultural products in domestic and foreign trade;  and(2)  acceptances of banking corporations not secured by or representing any ready marketable, staple, nonperishable agricultural products.|Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 1124, ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1981.|
TX Agric Code § 56.003 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Agriculture Code|Title 4 - Agricultural Organizations|Chapter 56 - Agricultural Finance Corporations|Section 56.003. Assets Represented by Acceptances of Banking Corporations

Sec. 56.003.  ASSETS REPRESENTED BY ACCEPTANCES OF BANKING CORPORATIONS.  At any time, the total assets of an agricultural finance corporation that are represented by acceptances of banking corporations not secured by or representing ready marketable, staple, nonperishable agricultural products may not exceed an amount equal to 10 percent of the unimpaired capital of the corporation.|Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 1124, ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1981.|
TX Agric Code § 56.004 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Agriculture Code|Title 4 - Agricultural Organizations|Chapter 56 - Agricultural Finance Corporations|Section 56.004. Capital Stock

Sec. 56.004.  CAPITAL STOCK.  At all times an agricultural finance corporation shall have authorized capital stock in the amount of $500,000 or more.|Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 1124, ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1981.|
TX Agric Code § 56.005 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Agriculture Code|Title 4 - Agricultural Organizations|Chapter 56 - Agricultural Finance Corporations|Section 56.005. Investment of Capital

Sec. 56.005.  INVESTMENT OF CAPITAL.  At all times, an agricultural finance corporation shall have one-half or more of its paid-in capital invested in obligations of the United States, this state, or political subdivisions or incorporated cities of this state.|Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 1124, ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1981.|
TX Agric Code § 56.006 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Agriculture Code|Title 4 - Agricultural Organizations|Chapter 56 - Agricultural Finance Corporations|Section 56.006. Limit of Indebtedness

Sec. 56.006.  LIMIT OF INDEBTEDNESS.  (a)  For the purposes of this section, the existing obligations of an agricultural finance corporation include the primary, secondary, fixed, and contingent obligations of the corporation but do not include an obligation for which a liable person has furnished to the corporation funds to pay the obligation at maturity.(b)  Except as provided by Subsection (c) of this section, an agricultural finance corporation may not enter into a contract of acceptance, guaranty, endorsement, or suretyship if the total of its existing obligations plus its obligations resulting from the contract exceeds an amount equal to five times the total of its unimpaired capital and surplus at the time of the contract.(c)  An agricultural finance corporation may exceed the limit set by Subsection (b) of this section if, before entering into the contract, the corporation obtains written authorization from the banking commissioner to do so.  If authorization is obtained, the corporation may not exceed the limit set by the commissioner, and the limit set by the commissioner may not exceed an amount equal to 10 times the total of the corporation's unimpaired capital and surplus at the time of the contract.(d)  Except as provided by Subsection (e) of this section, if a corporation enters into a contract in violation of this section, the contract is unenforceable against the corporation.(e)  This section does not prevent the enforcement of a prohibited obligation by a holder who has acquired the obligation:(1)  in due course;(2)  for value;(3)  before its maturity;  and(4)  without notice of its defect.|Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 1124, ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1981.|
TX Agric Code § 56.007 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Agriculture Code|Title 4 - Agricultural Organizations|Chapter 56 - Agricultural Finance Corporations|Section 56.007. Stock Ownership

Sec. 56.007.  STOCK OWNERSHIP.  (a)  Except as otherwise provided by this section, an agricultural finance corporation or any banking corporation or trust company, except a savings bank, may hold stock of:(1)  an agricultural finance corporation;  or(2)  a corporation that is chartered under the laws of the United States or a state of the United States and that is principally engaged in financing ready marketable, staple, nonperishable agricultural products.(b)  The total amount of stock held in accordance with Subsection (a) of this section may not exceed an amount equal to:(1)  10 percent of the capital and surplus of the acquiring corporation;  or(2)  10 percent of the capital stock of the corporation of which the stock is to be held.(c)  Except in payment of debt, a banking corporation or trust company may not acquire stock of an agricultural finance corporation unless it first obtains express written authorization for the purchase from the banking commissioner under rules adopted by the banking commissioner.(d)  If a banking corporation or trust company acquires stock of an agricultural finance corporation in payment of debt, it shall promptly dispose of the stock unless it obtains express permission from the banking commissioner to retain the stock.|Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 1125, ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1981.|
TX Agric Code § 56.008 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Agriculture Code|Title 4 - Agricultural Organizations|Chapter 56 - Agricultural Finance Corporations|Section 56.008. Regulation by Banking Commissioner

Sec. 56.008.  REGULATION BY BANKING COMMISSIONER.  (a)  An agricultural finance corporation is subject to the supervision and control of the banking commissioner and shall conform to the rules adopted by the banking commissioner.(b)  An agricultural finance corporation may not begin business until authorized to do so by the banking commissioner after it satisfactorily shows that it has complied with the law.(c)  An agricultural finance corporation is subject to the following requirements as if it were a state bank:(1)  it shall make reports to the banking commissioner;(2)  it shall permit periodic visitations and examinations conducted under the banking commissioner's direction;  and(3)  it shall pay fees for those examinations.(d)  The banking commissioner may take charge of and liquidate an agricultural finance corporation for causes prescribed for similar actions against a state bank.|Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 1125, ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1981.|
TX Agric Code § 251.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Agriculture Code|Title 8 - Protection and Preservation of Agricultural Operations|Chapter 251 - Effect of Nuisance Actions and Governmental Requirements on Preexisting Agricultural Operations|Section 251.001. Policy

Sec. 251.001.  POLICY.  It is the policy of this state to conserve, protect, and encourage the development and improvement of its agricultural land for the production of food and other agricultural products.  It is the purpose of this chapter to reduce the loss to the state of its agricultural resources by limiting the circumstances under which agricultural operations may be regulated or considered to be a nuisance.|Added by Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 2595, ch. 693, Sec. 21, eff. Aug. 31, 1981.|
TX Agric Code § 251.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Agriculture Code|Title 8 - Protection and Preservation of Agricultural Operations|Chapter 251 - Effect of Nuisance Actions and Governmental Requirements on Preexisting Agricultural Operations|Section 251.002. Definitions

Sec. 251.002.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:(1)  "Agricultural operation" includes the following activities:(A)  cultivating the soil;(B)  producing crops for human food, animal feed, planting seed, or fiber;(C)  floriculture;(D)  viticulture;(E)  horticulture;(F)  silviculture;(G)  wildlife management;(H)  raising or keeping livestock or poultry; and(I)  planting cover crops or leaving land idle for the purpose of participating in any governmental program or normal crop or livestock rotation procedure.(2)  "Governmental requirement" includes any rule, regulation, ordinance, zoning, or other requirement or restriction enacted or promulgated by a county, city, or other municipal corporation that has the power to enact or promulgate the requirement or restriction.|Added by Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 2595, ch. 693, Sec. 21, eff. Aug. 31, 1981.Amended by: Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 18 (S.B. 734), Sec. 1, eff. May 3, 2005.|
TX Agric Code § 251.003 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Agriculture Code|Title 8 - Protection and Preservation of Agricultural Operations|Chapter 251 - Effect of Nuisance Actions and Governmental Requirements on Preexisting Agricultural Operations|Section 251.003. Established Date of Operation

Sec. 251.003.  ESTABLISHED DATE OF OPERATION.  For purposes of this chapter, the established date of operation is the date on which an agricultural operation commenced operation.  If the physical facilities of the agricultural operation are subsequently expanded, the established date of operation for each expansion is a separate and independent established date of operation established as of the date of commencement of the expanded operation, and the commencement of expanded operation does not divest the agricultural operation of a previously established date of operation.|Added by Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 2595, ch. 693, Sec. 21, eff. Aug. 31, 1981.|
TX Agric Code § 251.004 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Agriculture Code|Title 8 - Protection and Preservation of Agricultural Operations|Chapter 251 - Effect of Nuisance Actions and Governmental Requirements on Preexisting Agricultural Operations|Section 251.004. Nuisance Actions

Sec. 251.004.  NUISANCE ACTIONS.  (a)  No nuisance action may be brought against an agricultural operation that has lawfully been in operation for one year or more prior to the date on which the action is brought, if the conditions or circumstances complained of as constituting the basis for the nuisance action have existed substantially unchanged since the established date of operation.  This subsection does not restrict or impede the authority of this state to protect the public health, safety, and welfare or the authority of a municipality to enforce state law.(b)  A person who brings a nuisance action for damages or injunctive relief against an agricultural operation that has existed for one year or more prior to the date that the action is instituted or who violates the provisions of Subsection (a) of this section is liable to the agricultural operator for all costs and expenses incurred in defense of the action, including but not limited to attorney's fees, court costs, travel, and other related incidental expenses incurred in the defense.(c)  This section does not affect or defeat the right of any person to recover for injuries or damages sustained because of an agricultural operation or portion of an agricultural operation that is conducted in violation of a federal, state, or local statute or governmental requirement that applies to the agricultural operation or portion of an agricultural operation.|Added by Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 2595, ch. 693, Sec. 21, eff. Aug. 31, 1981.|
TX Agric Code § 251.006 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Agriculture Code|Title 8 - Protection and Preservation of Agricultural Operations|Chapter 251 - Effect of Nuisance Actions and Governmental Requirements on Preexisting Agricultural Operations|Section 251.006. Agricultural Improvements

Sec. 251.006.  AGRICULTURAL IMPROVEMENTS.  (a)  An owner, lessee, or occupant of agricultural land is not liable to the state, a governmental unit, or the owner, lessee, or occupant of other agricultural land for the construction or maintenance on the land of an agricultural improvement if the construction is not expressly prohibited by statute or a governmental requirement in effect at the time the improvement is constructed.  Such an improvement does not constitute a nuisance.(b)  This section does not apply to an improvement that obstructs the flow of water, light, or air to other land.  This section does not prevent the enforcement of a statute or governmental requirement to protect public health or safety.(c)  In this section:(1)  "Agricultural land" includes any land the use of which qualifies the land for appraisal based on agricultural use as defined under Subchapter D, Chapter 23, Tax Code.(2)  "Agricultural improvement" includes pens, barns, fences, and other improvements designed for the sheltering, restriction, or feeding of animal or aquatic life, for storage of produce or feed, or for storage or maintenance of implements.|Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 332, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Agric Code § 252.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Agriculture Code|Title 8 - Protection and Preservation of Agricultural Operations|Chapter 252 - Animal and Crop Facilities|Section 252.001. Definitions

Sec. 252.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:(1)  "Animal" means poultry, livestock, and other domestic and wild animals.  The term does not include an animal used for illegal gaming.(2)  "Animal or crop facility" means a facility that is used in the agricultural production of animals or crops.  The term includes:(A)  a tractor, trailer, farm implement of husbandry, building, greenhouse, structure, laboratory, pasture, field, paddock, pond, impoundment, or premises where animals or crops are located;(B)  a managed bee colony; and(C)  a livestock market.(3)  "Crop" includes a shrub, vine, tree, seedling, shoot, slip, or other plant capable of producing food, fiber, medicine, nursery stock, floral products, or aesthetic beauty.|Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 997 (H.B. 1480), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2021.|
TX Agric Code § 252.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Agriculture Code|Title 8 - Protection and Preservation of Agricultural Operations|Chapter 252 - Animal and Crop Facilities|Section 252.002. Criminal Offense

Sec. 252.002.  CRIMINAL OFFENSE.  (a)  Except as provided by Subsection (b), a person commits an offense if the person:(1)  intentionally releases, steals, destroys, or otherwise causes the loss of an animal or crop from an animal or crop facility without the consent of the owner or operator of the animal or crop facility;(2)  damages, vandalizes, or steals any property on or from an animal or crop facility;(3)  breaks and enters into an animal or crop facility with the intent to destroy or alter records, data, materials, equipment, animals, or crops; or(4)  enters or remains on an animal or crop facility with the intent to commit an act prohibited under this section.(b)  An actor's conduct described by Subsection (a) does not constitute an offense under this section if the actor causes a loss to the animal or crop facility in an amount less than $500.(c)  An offense under this section is:(1)  a Class B misdemeanor if the actor causes a loss to the animal or crop facility in an amount of at least $500 but not more than $2,500; or(2)  a Class A misdemeanor if the actor causes a loss to the animal or crop facility in an amount more than $2,500.(d)  Except as provided by Subsection (e), if conduct constituting an offense under this section also constitutes an offense under another provision of law, the person may be prosecuted under either this section or the other provision.(e)  If conduct that constitutes an offense under this section also constitutes a felony under Section 28.03 or 31.03, Penal Code, the actor may be prosecuted only under Section 28.03 or 31.03, Penal Code.|Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 997 (H.B. 1480), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2021.|
TX Agric Code § 252.003 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Agriculture Code|Title 8 - Protection and Preservation of Agricultural Operations|Chapter 252 - Animal and Crop Facilities|Section 252.003. Mandatory Restitution

Sec. 252.003.  MANDATORY RESTITUTION.  (a)  The court shall order a defendant convicted of an offense under Section 252.002 to pay restitution to the owner or operator of the animal or crop facility in an amount equal to the amount of the loss caused by the actor, including the value of any animal or crop damaged, destroyed, or lost.(b)  The court shall, after considering the financial circumstances of the defendant, specify in a restitution order issued under Subsection (a) the manner in which the defendant must pay the restitution.(c)  A restitution order issued under Subsection (a) may be enforced by the state or a victim named in the order to receive the restitution in the same manner as a judgment in a civil action.  A victim may recover court costs and reasonable attorney's fees incurred in enforcing a restitution order as provided by this subsection.(d)  The court may hold a hearing, make findings of fact, and amend a restitution order issued under Subsection (a) if the defendant fails to pay the victim named in the order in the manner specified by the court.|Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 997 (H.B. 1480), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2021.|
TX Agric Code § 252.004 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Agriculture Code|Title 8 - Protection and Preservation of Agricultural Operations|Chapter 252 - Animal and Crop Facilities|Section 252.004. Injunctive Relief

Sec. 252.004.  INJUNCTIVE RELIEF.  (a)  The owner or operator of an animal or crop facility may bring an action for injunctive relief against a person who engages or threatens to engage in conduct that constitutes an offense under Section 252.002.(b)  The action may be brought in a district court in a county in which any part of the conduct or threatened conduct occurs.(c)  The court may grant any appropriate injunctive relief to prevent or abate the conduct or threatened conduct, including a temporary restraining order, temporary injunction, or permanent injunction.|Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 997 (H.B. 1480), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2021.|
TX Agric Code § 302.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Agriculture Code|Title 9 - Weather and Climate|Chapter 302 - Weather Modification and Control Grant Program|Section 302.001. Findings

Sec. 302.001.  FINDINGS.  The legislature finds that weather modification and control activities may have a significant impact on Texas agriculture.  The legislature further finds that the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation is the proper state agency to administer grants to political subdivisions for weather modification and control activities.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1276, Sec. 2.001(a), eff. Sept. 1, 2003.Prior law (Sec. 20.001, Agriculture Code) amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 816, Sec. 22.001;  Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1245, Sec. 1.|
TX Agric Code § 302.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Agriculture Code|Title 9 - Weather and Climate|Chapter 302 - Weather Modification and Control Grant Program|Section 302.002. Definitions

Sec. 302.002.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:(1)  "Commission" means the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation.(2)  "Department" means the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.(3)  "Weather modification and control" means changing or controlling, or attempting to change or control, by artificial methods the natural development of atmospheric cloud forms or precipitation forms that occur in the troposphere.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1276, Sec. 2.001(a), eff. Sept. 1, 2003.Prior law (Sec. 20.002, Agriculture Code) amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 816, Sec. 22.002;  Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1245, Sec. 2.Amended by: Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 91 (S.B. 1303), Sec. 2.005, eff. September 1, 2011.|