| (a) Purpose. The Texas Organic Agriculture Industry Advisory Board (Board) is appointed by the Commissioner of Agriculture (Commissioner) pursuant to the Texas Agriculture Code, §50C.002 and is established within the Texas Department of Agriculture (the department) to assist the Commissioner in expanding, developing and promoting the Texas organic agricultural products industry. (b) Duties. The Board shall assist the Commissioner: with assessing the state of the Texas organic agricultural products industry, recommending how to promote and expand the Texas organic agricultural products industry in Texas, with obtaining grants and gifts to promote and expand the Texas organic agricultural products industry in Texas; with developing a statewide organic agricultural products education and awareness campaign; and with reviewing and providing guidance on rules on the Texas organic agricultural products industry. (c) Reporting. Reporting takes place through meetings held by the Board. Through these meetings, the Commissioner and/or department staff discusses matters related to the Board's business and the Board provides oral feedback and direction. The department staffs the Board. Department staff prepares and maintains the minutes of each advisory Board meeting. Staff maintains a record of actions taken and distributes copies of approved minutes and other Board documents to Board members and the Commissioner. |
