Tex. Agric. Code Section 61.002
Administration; Rules


(a)

The department shall administer and enforce this chapter and may employ qualified persons and incur expenses as necessary in performing those duties. The number of persons employed shall be set in the General Appropriations Act.

(b)

The department may adopt rules as necessary for the efficient enforcement of this chapter. Before adopting rules under this chapter, the department shall conduct a public hearing on the proposed rule or amendment.

(c)

The department may establish and maintain or provide for seed testing facilities as necessary to administer this chapter.

(d)

Repealed by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 978, Sec. 3, eff. Aug. 30, 1993.

(e)

The department may cooperate with the United States Department of Agriculture in the enforcement of seed law.
Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 1127, ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1981. Amended by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 978, Sec. 1, 3, eff. Aug. 30, 1993.

Source: Section 61.002 — Administration; Rules, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/AG/htm/AG.­61.­htm#61.­002 (accessed May 11, 2024).

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May 11, 2024

§ 61.002’s source at texas​.gov