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 Texas Statutes (Last Updated: January 4, 2014)
 AGRICULTURE CODE
 Title 3. AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH AND PROMOTION
 Chapter 47. TEXAS OYSTER AND SHRIMP PROGRAM  
 Subchapter A. TEXAS OYSTER PROGRAM  

Sec. 47.001. PROMOTION AND ADVERTISEMENT    

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  • (a) The department may promote and advertise the Texas oyster industry by:

    (1) using current market research to develop an oyster marketing plan to increase consumption of Texas oysters;

    (2) conducting a public relations campaign to create a responsible and accurate image of the Texas oyster industry;

    (3) providing information, education, and training to consumers, food handlers, and restaurant personnel on safe and proper handling of oysters, for the purpose of promoting the use and consumption of oysters; and

    (4) using other methods the department considers appropriate.

    (b) The department, following guidance of the oyster advisory committee established under Section 47.002, may use a portion of the oyster sales fee funds provided for administrative purposes.

Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 186, Sec. 4, eff. Sept. 1, 1999; Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1298, Sec. 4, eff. June 18, 1999. Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 28, Sec. 3, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.