Texas Agriculture Code Title 3, Chapter 50a - Texas Food For Health Advisory Council
- Texas Section 50A.001 - Purpose
The purpose of the Texas Food for Health Advisory Council is to: (1) coordinate food-for-health research programs in this state; (2) promote the use of...
- Texas Section 50A.002 - Definition
In this chapter, "council" means the Texas Food for Health Advisory Council. Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 180, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1,
- Texas Section 50A.004 - Composition
(a) The council is composed of the following nine members: (1) eight members who are appointed jointly by the commissioner of public health and the...
- Texas Section 50A.005 - Terms
Members of the council serve staggered six-year terms, with the terms of three members expiring on January 1 of each odd-numbered year. Added by Acts...
- Texas Section 50A.006 - Presiding Officer
The commissioner of public health and the vice chancellor for The Texas A&M University System Agriculture Program may jointly appoint the presiding officer or may...
- Texas Section 50A.007 - Meetings
The council shall meet at least once each calendar quarter at a time and place designated by the presiding officer. Added by Acts 2001, 77th...
- Texas Section 50A.008 - Staff; Administration
(a) The council is administratively attached to the Texas Agricultural Experiment Station. (b) The Texas Agricultural Experiment Station shall provide support staff to serve the...
- Texas Section 50A.009 - Applicable Law
The council is subject to the open meetings law, Chapter 551, Government Code, and the administrative procedure law, Chapter 2001, Government Code. Added by Acts...
- Texas Section 50A.010 - Duties
(a) The council shall: (1) adopt procedures as necessary to administer this chapter, including procedures for awarding contracts under this chapter; (2) issue requests for...
- Texas Section 50A.011 - Finances
(a) The council may accept, for the purposes of this chapter, gifts and grants from public and private sources, subject only to limitations contained in...
- Texas Section 50A.012 - Reporting
(a) The Texas Agricultural Experiment Station shall prepare annually a complete and detailed written report about: (1) all funds received and disbursed by the council...
- Texas Section 50A.013 - Department Of Agriculture
The Department of Agriculture shall serve as a resource and in an advisory capacity to the council. Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 180,...
Last modified: September 28, 2016