Sec. 12.0175. GROWN OR PRODUCED IN TEXAS PROGRAM

(a) The department by rule may establish programs to promote and market agricultural products and other products grown, processed, or produced in the state.

(b) The department may charge a membership fee, as provided by department rule, for each participant in a program.

(c) The department may adopt rules necessary to administer a program established under this section, including rules governing the use of any registered logo of the department.

(d) The department may revoke or cancel a certificate of registration or license issued under a program established under this section if a participant fails to comply with a rule adopted by the department.

Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 230, Sec. 8, eff. Sept. 1, 1989. Amended by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., 1st C.S., ch. 5, Sec. 9.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1991; Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 650, Sec. 2, eff. Aug. 30, 1993; Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 208, Sec. 2, eff. May 21, 2001; Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 265, Sec. 2, 3, eff. June 18, 2003.