Texas Agriculture Code

§ 12.027 — ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

AG § 12.027Title 2. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE · Ch. 12. POWERS AND DUTIES

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(a)The department shall maintain an economic development program for rural areas in this state.

(b)In administering the program, the department shall:

(1)promote economic growth in rural areas;

(2)identify potential opportunities for business in rural areas and assist rural communities in maximizing those opportunities;

(3)work with rural communities to identify economic development needs and direct those communities to persons who can address and assist in meeting those needs;

(4)encourage communication between organizations, industries, and regions to improve economic and community development services to rural areas;

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Legislative history

Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 69 (S.B. 1086), Sec. 1, eff. May 17, 2011. Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1197 (S.B. 1214), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.