Section 80.002 - Designation of Entity to Carry Out Citrus Pest and Disease Control and Suppression(a) The Texas Citrus Pest and Disease Management Corporation, Inc., a Texas nonprofit corporation, shall be recognized by the department as the entity to plan, carry out, and operate suppression programs to manage and control pests and diseases, including the Asian citrus psyllid and citrus greening, in citrus plants in the state under the supervision of the department as provided by this chapter.(b) The commissioner may terminate the corporation's designation as the entity recognized to carry out citrus pest and disease control and management by giving 45 days' written notice to the corporation and by designating a successor entity. If the commissioner designates a successor to the corporation, the successor has all the powers and duties of the corporation under this chapter. Any successor to the corporation shall assume and shall be responsible for all obligations and liabilities relating to any notes, security agreements, assignments, loan agreements, and any other contracts or other documents entered into by the corporation with or for the benefit of any financial institution or its predecessor, successor, or assignee.Tex. Agric. Code § 80.002
Amended by Acts 2015, Texas Acts of the 84th Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 29,Sec. 2, eff. 9/1/2015.Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 506, Sec. 10.01, eff. 9/1/2009.