Enrolled Bill Summary

House Bill 2719 amends the Agriculture Code to create the "Go Texan" Partner Program under the auspices of the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) to encourage the marketing of Texas agricultural products. The act establishes guidelines and requirements for program eligibility and participation and creates the "Go Texan" Partner Program Account within the general revenue fund. The act also sets out provisions regarding the use of account funds, creates the "Go Texan" Partner Program Advisory Board, and provides for administrative and civil penalties for violations of the chapter. The Texas Department of Transportation is authorized to issue "Go Texan" license plates, set a fee for the license plates, and provide for the allocation of funds collected under the program. The act creates the Texas Oyster Program to authorize TDA to promote the Texas oyster industry and require the commissioner of agriculture to appoint an oyster advisory committee.