Texas Agriculture Code Title 5, Chapter 92 - Tomato Standardization And Inspection
SUBCHAPTER A GENERAL
- Texas Section 92.001 - Policy
It is in the interest of the public welfare of this state to provide growers, shippers, carriers, receivers, and consumers with evidence of the quality,...
- Texas Section 92.002 - Definitions
In this chapter: (1) "Commercial quantity" means more than 500 pounds. (2) "Cooperative agreement" means the agreement concerning shipping point inspection service having an October...
- Texas Section 92.003 - Seasonal Application
This chapter is effective after March 31 and before July 16 each year. Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 1230, ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept....
- Texas Section 92.004 - Exceptions
(a) This chapter does not apply to: (1) a sale or delivery of unpacked and unmarked tomatoes by the grower to another person for packing...
- Texas Section 92.005 - Department To Administer
The department shall direct the inspection and certification of tomato grades, sizes, packs, markings, and container designations and may: (1) adopt tomato container standards and...
SUBCHAPTER B INSPECTION AND CERTIFICATION
- Texas Section 92.006 - Notice
All notices provided for by this chapter shall be in writing unless this chapter specifically provides otherwise. Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 1230, ch. 388,...
- Texas Section 92.011 - Inspection
(a) In accordance with this subchapter, the department shall inspect tomatoes that a person intends to pack for transportation in commercial quantities. (b) In the...
- Texas Section 92.012 - Notice
A person who intends to pack tomatoes for transportation shall give timely written or oral notice to the department: (1) of the time and place...
SUBCHAPTER C CONTAINERS, GRADES, AND PACKS
- Texas Section 92.013 - Certificate Of Inspection
After completing a tomato inspection, the department shall give the dealer a certificate of inspection that complies with the requirements of the cooperative agreement. Acts...
- Texas Section 92.021 - Standard Containers
Containers used to transport tomatoes shall meet the minimum standards established for fruits and vegetables by Subchapter B, Chapter 91, of this code or the...
- Texas Section 92.022 - Fancy And Choice Grades
Fancy and choice tomatoes are: (1) sound; (2) free from undesirable scars, cat faces, and insect or other damage; and (3) packed according to standards...
- Texas Section 92.023 - Fancy Tomato Packs
(a) The standard packs for a six-basket crate of fancy tomatoes are: (1) 72's, which are packed by placing 2 and 2 alternately in 3...
- Texas Section 92.024 - Choice Tomato Packs
(a) The standard packs for a six-basket crate of choice tomatoes are: (1) 120's, which are packed by placing 2 and 2 alternately in 4...
- Texas Section 92.025 - Uniformity Within A Pack
As nearly as possible, tomatoes in a crate or package shall be uniformly ripe. Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 1232, ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff....
SUBCHAPTER D COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS
- Texas Section 92.026 - Deceptive Container Designations
A person may not pack or ship tomatoes in a container or subcontainer that is imprinted or inscribed with a designation of grade, standard, count,...
- Texas Section 92.031 - Execution Of Agreements
The department may enter into cooperative agreements with the United States Department of Agriculture, or with any Texas firm, corporation, or association that is organized...
- Texas Section 92.032 - Licenses
Department inspectors and a firm, corporation, or association that has executed a cooperative agreement shall obtain a license from the department. Acts 1981, 67th Leg.,...
- Texas Section 92.033 - Contributions
(a) The legislature may not appropriate funds for the enforcement of this chapter. (b) The department shall set contributions under this chapter in amounts that...
- Texas Section 92.034 - Payment Of Contributions
(a) A packer or dealer shall pay the contribution under this subchapter to the inspector who inspects or grades the tomatoes. (b) An inspector who...
SUBCHAPTER E PENALTIES
- Texas Section 92.035 - Audit
(a) The accounts and records of the chief inspector of the department are subject to audit by the state auditor in accordance with Chapter 321,...
- Texas Section 92.041 - Offenses
A person commits an offense if the person: (1) knowingly or intentionally interferes with an employee of the department in the performance of a duty...
- Texas Section 92.042 - Penalty
An offense under Section 92.041 of this subchapter is a Class C misdemeanor. Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 1234, ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept....
Last modified: September 28, 2016