# Tex. Agriculture Code § 12.002: DEVELOPMENT OF AGRICULTURE

> Texas · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cag_C12_S12.002

## Section

- **Citation:** Tex. Agriculture Code § 12.002
- **Heading:** DEVELOPMENT OF AGRICULTURE
- **Jurisdiction:** Texas
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 12 / Section 12.002

## Text

The department shall encourage the proper development and promotion of agriculture, horticulture, and other industries that grow, process, or produce products in this state.

## Nearby sections

- [Tex. Agriculture Code § 12.001 § 12.001. EXECUTION OF LAWS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cag_C12_S12.001.md)
- [Tex. Agriculture Code § 12.002 § 12.002. DEVELOPMENT OF AGRICULTURE.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cag_C12_S12.002.md)
- [Tex. Agriculture Code § 12.003 § 12.003. AGRICULTURAL SOCIETIES.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cag_C12_S12.003.md)
- [Tex. Agriculture Code § 12.006 § 12.006. DEVELOPMENT OF DOMESTIC AND FOREIGN MARKETS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cag_C12_S12.006.md)
- [Tex. Agriculture Code § 12.007 § 12.007. PLANT DISEASES AND PESTS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cag_C12_S12.007.md)
- [Tex. Agriculture Code § 12.010 § 12.010. CORRESPONDENCE WITH GOVERNMENT AGENCIES AND OTHERS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cag_C12_S12.010.md)
- [Tex. Agriculture Code § 12.011 § 12.011. AGRICULTURAL RESOURCE STATISTICS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cag_C12_S12.011.md)
- [Tex. Agriculture Code § 12.0011 § 12.0011. AUTHORITY TO ENTER INTO COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cag_C12_S12.0011.md)
- [Tex. Agriculture Code § 12.0012 § 12.0012. NOTIFICATION.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cag_C12_S12.0012.md)
- [Tex. Agriculture Code § 12.013 § 12.013. EMPLOYEES.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cag_C12_S12.013.md)
- [Tex. Agriculture Code § 12.015 § 12.015. COOPERATION WITH TEXAS A & M UNIVERSITY AND EXPERIMENT STATIONS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cag_C12_S12.015.md)
- [Tex. Agriculture Code § 12.016 § 12.016. RULES.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cag_C12_S12.016.md)
- [Tex. Agriculture Code § 12.018 § 12.018. TESTING.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cag_C12_S12.018.md)
- [Tex. Agriculture Code § 12.020 § 12.020. ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTIES.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cag_C12_S12.020.md)

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