Sec. 41.024. BASIS OF REFERENDUM AND ELECTION; ELIGIBLE VOTERS. (a) Subject to the approval of the commissioner, the certified organization may conduct the referendum and election under this chapter either on an area or statewide basis, as determined by the organization in its petition for certification.
(b) A producer of the agricultural commodity is eligible to vote in the referendum and election if:
(1) the producer's production occurs within the area described in the organization's petition; and
(2) the producer would be required under the referendum to pay the assessment.
Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 1083, ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1981.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 3 - Agricultural Research and Promotion
Chapter 41 - Commodity Producers Boards
Subchapter C. Referenda and Elections
Section 41.021. Certified Organization to Conduct Referendum and Election
Section 41.022. Rules of Commissioner
Section 41.023. Notice of Referendum and Election
Section 41.024. Basis of Referendum and Election; Eligible Voters
Section 41.025. Candidates for Board; Write-in Votes
Section 41.026. Preparation and Distribution of Ballot
Section 41.027. Expenses of Election
Section 41.028. Exemptions for Producers
Section 41.030. Findings of Commissioner
Section 41.031. Certification of Results
Section 41.032. Subsequent Board Elections