Texas Agriculture Code Title 1, Chapter 2 - State Agricultural Policy

• Texas Section 2.001 - Definitions
  In this chapter, "agriculture" means: (1) the cultivation of the soil to produce crops; (2) horticulture, floriculture, or viticulture; (3) forestry; or (4) the raising...
• Texas Section 2.002 - Findings
  The legislature finds that: (1) agriculture has been a critical element in the economic, cultural, and historical development of this state; (2) the impact of...
• Texas Section 2.003 - Policy
  (a) The agricultural policy of this state must consider and address: (1) water availability issues, including planning for water supplies and drought preparedness and response,...
• Texas Section 2.004 - Agriculture Policy Board
  (a) The Agriculture Policy Board, through research and analysis, shall advocate and recommend strategies for agriculture that enhance agriculture production, income, and employment, that benefit...
• Texas Section 2.005 - Policy: Bison
  The agricultural policy of this state must recognize that bison: (1) are wild animals indigenous to this state; (2) are distinct from cattle, livestock, exotic...
• Texas Section 2.006 - Policy: Protection Of State From Certain Pests And Diseases
  (a) The agricultural policy of this state must recognize that it is of paramount importance to protect this state and the agriculture industry in this...

Last modified: September 28, 2016