Sec. 33.005. PROCESSING PERISHABLE COMMODITIES. (a) The department may enter into nonprofit contracts with state institutions or state or private agencies for the processing of perishable commodities to preserve them for subsequent distribution to eligible recipients.
(b) The cost of processing shall be borne by each recipient on a pro rata basis in relation to the amount of the processed commodities received by each distribution district.
Acts 1979, 66th Leg., p. 2354, ch. 842, art. 1, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1979.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 2 - Human Services and Protective Services in General
Subtitle C - Assistance Programs
Chapter 33 - Nutritional Assistance Programs
Subchapter A. Nutritional Assistance Programs in General
Section 33.0006. Operation of Snap
Section 33.001. Distribution of Surplus Commodities
Section 33.002. Distribution of Commodities and Snap Benefits
Section 33.0021. Application Information
Section 33.0023. Snap Information Matching System
Section 33.0024. Disaster Snap
Section 33.003. Distribution Districts; Agents
Section 33.004. Commodity Distribution Program Advisory Boards
Section 33.005. Processing Perishable Commodities
Section 33.006. Handling Charges
Section 33.008. Sale of Used Commodity Containers
Section 33.011. Prohibited Activities; Penalties
Section 33.012. Chemical Dependency Treatment Program as Representative
Section 33.013. Information and Referral Services
Section 33.015. Initial Establishment and Recertification of Eligibility for Certain Persons
Section 33.018. Snap Eligibility Following Certain Criminal Convictions
Section 33.022. Application Assistance
Section 33.023. Information Verification
Section 33.0231. Verification of Identity and Prevention of Duplicate Participation in Snap
Section 33.025. Nutrition Education and Outreach for Those Eligible for Snap Benefits
Section 33.026. Child and Adult Care Food Program: Required Notices and Advisory Committee Authority
Section 33.027. Child and Adult Care Food Program: Electronic Filing
Section 33.0271. Child and Adult Care Food Program: Program Participant Requirements
Section 33.028. Grant Programs for Nutrition Education
Section 33.029. Certain Eligibility Restrictions
Section 33.0291. Exclusion of School-Based Accounts and Certain Bonds
Section 33.032. Peace Officers
Section 33.035. Pilot Program to Incentivize Purchase of Texas-Grown Fruits or Vegetables Under Snap