Sec. 46.005. DEPARTMENT POWERS AND DUTIES. The department shall administer the "Go Texan" Partner Program. The duties of the department in administering the program include:
(1) developing procedures for acceptance and administration of funds received to administer the program, including appropriations, gifts, license plate revenue, and matching funds;
(2) developing application and selection procedures including procedures for soliciting and accepting applications;
(3) developing a general promotional campaign for Texas agricultural products and advertising campaigns for specific Texas agricultural products based on project requests submitted by successful applicants;
(4) developing advertising programs and promotional materials for use by program participants and establishing guidelines on advertising activities by participants;
(5) contracting with media representatives for the purpose of dispersing promotional materials; and
(6) receiving matching funds from program participants and donations or grants from any source, and establishing internal reporting requirements for use of funds.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 186, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Amended by:
Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 848 (S.B. 703), Sec. 13, eff. September 1, 2021.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 3 - Agricultural Research and Promotion
Chapter 46 - "Go Texan" Partner Program
Section 46.003. General Authority
Section 46.004. Eligible Applicant
Section 46.005. Department Powers and Duties
Section 46.006. Requirements for Participation
Section 46.007. Project Requests
Section 46.008. "Go Texan" Partner Program Account
Section 46.0095. Sale of Promotional Items or Program Merchandise
Section 46.011. Criteria for Allocation of Funds
Section 46.012. Rulemaking Authority
Section 46.013. Administrative Penalties; Civil Penalties; Injunctive Relief