Sec. 74.1135. ALTERNATIVE METHOD OF ASSESSMENTS. (a) The commissioner may adopt rules that provide for an alternative method, manner, and mechanism by which assessments are imposed and collected under this subchapter. The commissioner may adopt the rules only after receiving a recommendation from the board. The board shall consult with cotton grower steering committees and the technical advisory committee in formulating a recommendation to the commissioner under this subsection. The commissioner may accept, reject, or modify a board recommendation. The rules apply notwithstanding Section 74.113. The rules must require any person collecting an assessment to forward the assessment to the foundation.
(b) Repealed by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 577, Sec. 8, eff. June 14, 2013.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 178 (H.B. 1580), Sec. 5, eff. May 27, 2009.
Amended by:
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 577 (S.B. 818), Sec. 8, eff. June 14, 2013.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 5 - Production, Processing, and Sale of Horticultural Products
Subtitle B - Horticultural Diseases and Pests
Chapter 74 - Cotton Diseases and Pests
Subchapter D. Official Cotton Growers' Boll Weevil Eradication Foundation
Section 74.101. Findings and Declaration of Policy
Section 74.1011. Designation of Entity to Carry Out Boll Weevil Eradication
Section 74.1021. Statutory Zones
Section 74.1041. Advisory Committees
Section 74.1042. Creation of Nonstatutory Eradication Zones
Section 74.105. Eradication Zone Referenda
Section 74.106. Board Elections
Section 74.107. Composition of Board
Section 74.108. Powers of Board and Commissioner
Section 74.1091. Separation of Responsibilities
Section 74.1095. Administrative Review
Section 74.110. Liability of Foundation Members, Officers, and Employees
Section 74.1101. Liability of Applicators
Section 74.111. Board Member Compensation
Section 74.112. Discontinuation of Program and Foundation and Disposition of Funds on Discontinuance
Section 74.113. Assessment Referenda
Section 74.1135. Alternative Method of Assessments
Section 74.114. Conduct of Board Elections and Referenda; Balloting
Section 74.115. Payment of Assessments; Assessment Liens
Section 74.116. Exemption From Assessment Penalties
Section 74.117. Entry of Premises; Eradication Activities; Inspections
Section 74.120. Authority to Adopt Rules
Section 74.123. Documenting Regulated Articles
Section 74.124. Cooperative Programs Authorized
Section 74.125. Organic Cotton Growers
Section 74.127. Sunset Provision
Section 74.129. Exemption From Lawsuits, Liability, Taxation, and Legal Process