Texas Department of Agriculture Records: An Inventory of Department of Agriculture Records at the Texas State Archives, 1924-2001, undated, bulk 1960-1997

Texas Department of Agriculture Records:

An Inventory of Department of Agriculture Records at the Texas State Archives, 1924-2001, undated, bulk 1960-1997


Overview
	Creator:	Texas. Department of Agriculture.
	Title:	Texas Department of Agriculture records
	Dates:	1924-2001, undated
	Dates (Bulk):	bulk 1960-1997
	Abstract:	The Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) promotes production agriculture, consumer protection, economic development and healthy living. These records document the terms of various TDA commissioners, as well as the activities of related boards and committees from 1924 to 2001, undated, bulk 1960 to 1997. Types of records include meeting files, correspondence, memoranda, notes, manuals, transcripts, rules, clippings, drafts, notices, witness logs, registration cards, organization charts, reports, contracts, complaint and request forms, financial statements, bonds, oaths, election results, legal documents, press releases, speeches, pamphlets, computer tapes and disks, database printouts, photographs, contact sheets, negatives, slides, printed materials, audiotapes, videotapes, and motion picture film. Major topics covered include the administration of programs that provide loans and grants to agriculture-related businesses, the promotion of agricultural diversification in Texas, the establishment of environmental rules and regulations, the management of seed quality and development, pesticides and pest eradication, herbicides, and ground and surface water.
	TSLAC Control No.:	TX005401
	Quantity:	260.33 cubic ft.
	Language:	These materials are written predominately in English.
	Repository:	Texas State Archives

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Agency History

The Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) promotes production agriculture, consumer protection, economic development and healthy living. The agency was established in 1907 by the 30th Texas Legislature (House Bill 274 and Senate Joint Resolution 13, Regular Session). Until then, official agricultural business had been conducted by the Department of Agriculture, Insurance, Statistics, and History as stipulated by the 20th Legislature in 1887. The new agency had a staff of four, including the commissioner. Departmental duties included gathering statistics, publishing agricultural information, and holding farmers' institutes to promote advanced farming methods and practices. In 1925 the department's duties were expanded when it assumed tasks previously handled by the Department of Markets and Warehouses (House Bill 2, 39th Legislature, Regular Session), including inspection of weights and measures, operation of the market news service, and supervision of gins, warehouses, and farmers' co-ops.

In the first major overhaul of the department, John C. White decentralized the agency when he was elected commissioner in 1950. He initiated the first cooperative effort with Mexico to control insect pests, encouraged state legislation for registration and analysis of agricultural chemicals, and established laboratories to test chemical residues and contaminants before and during harvest. Under White, the department inaugurated the Texas Agricultural Products marketing project to promote Texas products. It also began the Family Land Heritage Program, an annual program honoring Texas farmers and ranchers who have worked their land for 100 years or more. From the spring of 1975 to January 1983 the department published the TDA Quarterly, a glossy magazine on agricultural issues designed for a popular audience.

White resigned in 1977 to become deputy United States Secretary of Agriculture. Governor Dolph Briscoe appointed Reagan V. Brown as his successor. In 1978 Brown was elected under the new statute providing four-year terms for statewide elected officials (proposed by Senate Joint Resolution 1, 62nd Legislature, Regular Session, 1971). To prevent the spread of the Mediterranean fruit fly from California to Texas in 1981, Brown required that California produce be fumigated before entering the state. Brown also worked to halt the spread of the imported fire ant.

Jim Hightower became the eighth commissioner of agriculture on New Year's Day, 1983. His major initiatives included establishing a state network of farmers' markets and wholesale marketing cooperatives, expanding the program to help producers sell directly in international markets, updating the existing Texas Agricultural Products promotion (renamed the Taste of Texas program), helping farmers and ranchers get financing to build processing and marketing facilities, encouraging new agricultural development of such products as wine grapes and native plants, opening an office of natural resources to work with rural residents and farmers on farmland conservation, rural water quality, and water conservation, and increasing the department's voice in shaping national policies that affect Texas agriculture. In 1986 the department began publishing the Texas Gazette, a bimonthly newsletter about department affairs, and the fall of 1987 saw the first issue of Grassroots, an irregularly published serial focusing on the environment and consumer topics. The department also continued its publication of numerous brochures on both specialized and popular topics, ranging from directories of agricultural cooperatives to Texas wines and wineries.

Since the enactment of the Texas Sunset Act in 1977, TDA has been subject to review every 12 years by the Texas Sunset Advisory Commission. When the department came up for its first review in 1989, controversy occurred over the possibility of either making the post of agricultural commissioner an appointed one or eliminating the department entirely. Though eventually the department was continued with an elected commissioner, several changes were implemented in the agency's structure, including the establishment of a nine-member board, chaired by the commissioner, which was charged with overseeing pesticide regulation (Senate Bill 489, 71st Legislature, Regular Session). This was an authority that had previously been granted to the commissioner alone. Rick Perry succeeded Jim Hightower as commissioner in the 1990 election and remained in the post till 1998, at which point Susan Combs, a fourth-generation rancher, was elected the state's 10th commissioner of agriculture. Combs remains the first woman to hold this position in the state's history. As of January 2015, Sid Miller is the twelfth commissioner of the department.

TDA is headquartered in Austin and has five regional service offices (in Houston, Dallas, Lubbock, San Antonio, and San Juan), two sub-offices, three laboratories and five livestock export facilities. As of February 2015, TDA has regulatory and marketing responsibilities and administers more than 50 separate laws. The agency's duties include promoting Texas agricultural products locally, nationally and internationally; assisting in the development of the agribusiness industry in Texas; regulating the sale, use and disposal of pesticides and herbicides; controlling destructive plant pests and diseases; and ensuring the accuracy of all weighing or measuring devices (like grocery scales or gas pumps) used in commercial transactions.

The Administrative Services Division provides administrative support functions to the agency, including human resources, risk management, emergency management, information technology, licensing, records retention, office space, warehousing and mail services. The Agriculture and Consumer Protection (ACP) Division was created on September 1, 2011, by merging the former pesticide and regulatory programs and incorporating regional operations. It is further divided into two areas – Consumer Protection and Agriculture Protection and Certification. ACP programs ensure the quality and quantity of various consumer products and services, and involve a wide variety of responsibilities aimed at enforcing statutory requirements and providing value-added certification of agricultural products. The Office of Communications ensures that information about TDA and its programs are communicated to the public and news media. The Financial Services Division provides financial support functions to the agency, including financial management, purchasing, accounts payable, budget, and contracts management. The Food and Nutrition Division is responsible for safeguarding the health and well-being of the state’s citizens by ensuring nutritionally adequate meals are provided; encouraging adults and children to gain an understanding of the relationship between proper eating and good health; and providing learning experiences designed to result in healthier lifestyle choices. The General Counsel provides ethics and legal advice to all programs and divisions and is the agency’s liaison with the state’s attorney general. The Enforcement Section prosecutes administrative violations of consumer laws and regulations pertaining to plants, seeds, egg quality, weights and measures, commodity warehouses and the Agriculture Code and related rules. The Office of Internal Audit is the independent auditor established within TDA to examine and evaluate its activities as a service to the agency. The Office of Policy and External Relations Division serves as an agency liaison working with stakeholders, producer groups, researchers and local, state and federal governments. The Trade and Business Development Division works to support TDA’s mission by improving and empowering rural communities through economic development, infrastructure improvements and advancement in health care. The division also markets and promotes Texas products, cultures and communities through the GO TEXAN branded campaign and provides grants, loans and other opportunities to promote and support Texas agriculture.

(Sources include: Valerie Crosswell, Texas Department of Agriculture, Handbook of Texas Online, various editions of the Guide to Texas State Agencies, Texas Department of Agriculture's 2014-2015 Legislative Appropriations Request, and the website of the Texas Department of Agriculture, all accessed on February 12, 2015.)

Scope and Contents of the Records

The Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) promotes production agriculture, consumer protection, economic development and healthy living. These records consist of meeting files, correspondence, memoranda, notes, agenda, manuals, transcripts, rules, clippings, drafts, notices, witness logs, registration cards, organization charts, reports, contracts, complaint and request forms, financial statements, bonds, oaths, election results, legal documents, press releases, speeches, pamphlets, computer tapes and disks, database printouts, photographs, contact sheets, negatives, slides, printed materials, audiotapes, videotapes, and motion picture film that document TDA from 1924 to 2001, undated, bulk 1960-1997.

Meeting files document the Texas Agricultural Finance Authority, Texas Agricultural Diversification Program Board, Texas Agriculture Resources Protection Authority, Texas Board of Plant Breeder Examiners, Texas State Seed and Plant Board, Texas Produce Recovery Fund Board, GO TEXAN Partner Program Advisory Committee, Texas Prescribed Burning Board and a variety of other related bodies. The files document the work of the boards and committees in administering the programs that provide loans and grants to agriculture-related businesses; promoting agricultural diversification in Texas and market expansion and consumer awareness of Texas agricultural products; establishing environmental rules, regulations and prescribed burning standards; and managing seed quality and development, pesticides and pest eradication, herbicides, and ground and surface water. Also included are meeting files from non-Texas organizations that the department was involved with.

Among the other major records series, Producer Board files document the creation, activities, and occasional dissolution of local Texas producer boards operating under the oversight of TDA. These boards represented various agricultural products and livestock, addressing subjects such as pests and predators, disease, marketing, education, crop and livestock production, drought, and other topics of concern. The Reports series includes both budget and market reports. Market reports document the daily demand in Texas for various commodities and include the status of those commodities in other regional markets. Produce covered by the reports includes turkeys, eggs, chickens, rice, fruits and vegetables, watermelon, grains, grain sorghum, and pecans. Litigation files document possible violations of Texas agriculture laws and restitutions made by the violator, particularly regarding the sale of agricultural products with an expired or invalid license, improper use of pesticides, and investigations of complaints involving the application of pesticides. Speeches and Press releases illustrate the public activities of commissioners John C. White, Reagan Brown, Jim Hightower, and Rick Perry. Additional information about the agency's operations and functions can be found in the Organization charts, Rules and procedures, and Nuclear waste studies series.

A variety of sound, video, and motion picture recordings document many of the activities and public appearances of commissioners Jim Hightower and Rick Perry. Subjects of the footage include TDA offices and other facilities; regulatory and promotional activities; Texas agricultural products in all phases from field to retailer; tours of agricultural facilities including processing plants, gins, sheds, wineries, etc.; press conferences; the State Fair of Texas and other livestock shows; conferences; interviews; and general shots of Texas agricultural areas. The recordings are unedited.

The Photographic materials offer a visual record of the department's regulatory and marketing responsibilities. They provide an in-depth portrait of the variety in Texas agriculture, from its crops and produce to its livestock, poultry and aquaculture, as well as show different aspects of rural and city life, Texas infrastructure, and local businesses and manufacturing. The materials demonstrates TDA's regulatory responsibilities for the safety of Texas farm workers, crops, produce, poultry, dairy and livestock for sale and export, monitoring destructive pests and pesticide use, promoting sustainable agriculture, and managing agricultural exchange programs. The detailed finding aid for this series can be found in the Texas Department of Agriculture photograph collection.

To prepare this inventory, the described materials were cursorily reviewed to delineate series, to confirm the accuracy of contents lists, to provide an estimate of dates covered, and to determine record types.


Organization of the Records
	These records are organized into 20 series:

		Texas Agricultural Finance Authority minutes, 1988-2001, 0.48 cubic ft.
		Texas Agricultural Diversification Program Board meeting files and manuals, 1988-1992, 1994, 0.45 cubic ft.
		Texas Agriculture Resources Protection Authority meeting files, 1989-1992, 1994-1999, 2001, 1.42 cubic ft.
		Texas State Seed and Plant Board minutes, 1924-2001, 1.18 cubic ft.
		Texas Produce Recovery Fund Board minutes, 1996-1999, 2001, fractional
		Texas Oyster Advisory Committee minutes, 1999-2001, fractional
		Texas Prescribed Burning Board minutes, 1999-2001, fractional
		Texas GO TEXAN Partner Program Advisory Committee minutes, 1999-2001, fractional
		Assorted meeting files, 1993, 1995-1999, undated, 1.7 cubic ft.
		Pest management committee files, 1977-1989, 1994-1998, 1.5 cubic ft.
		Organization charts, 1977, 1983-1996, 0.1 cubic ft.
		Rules and procedures, undated, fractional
		Nuclear waste studies, 1984-1987, 1 cubic ft.
		Producer board files, 1965-1998, 22 cubic ft.
		Reports, 1951-1990, 14.5 cubic ft.
		Litigation files, 1996-2000, 13 cubic ft.
		Speeches, 1966, 1974, 1991-1996, 6.2 cubic ft.
		News and press releases, 1968, 1970-1999, 7.3 cubic ft.
		Motion picture, video and sound recordings, 1969-1996, bulk 1983-1989, 104 cubic ft.
		Photographic materials, 1969-1996, bulk 1980-1989, 85.5 cubic ft.

Restrictions

Restrictions on Access

Because of the possibility that portions of these records fall under Public Information Act exceptions including, but not limited to: trade secrets (Texas Government Code, Section 552.110); home addresses, phone numbers, and social security numbers of government employees and officials (Texas Government Code, Section 552.117); credit card numbers (Texas Government Code, Section 552.136); medical information (Texas Government Code, Section 552.101 (information confidential by law, Texas Occupations Code, Section 159.002(b)); and attorney-client privilege, agency memoranda or attorney work product (Texas Government Code, Section 552.107 or 111); an archivist must review these records before they can be accessed for research.

The records may be requested for research under the provisions of the Public Information Act (Texas Government Code, Chapter 552). The researcher may request an interview with an archivist or submit a request by mail (Texas State Library and Archives Commission, P.O. Box 12927, Austin, TX 78711), fax (512-463-5436), email (director.librarian@tsl.texas.gov), or see our web page (https://www.tsl.texas.gov/agency/customer/pia.html). Include enough description and detail about the information requested to enable the archivist to accurately identify and locate the information. If our review reveals information that may be excepted by the Public Information Act, we are obligated to seek an open records decision from the Attorney General on whether the records can be released. The Public Information Act allows the Archives ten working days after receiving a request to make this determination. The Attorney General has 45 working days to render a decision. Alternately, the Archives can inform you of the nature of the potentially excepted information and if you agree, that information can be redacted or removed and you can access the remainder of the records.

Several records series described in this finding aid have access restrictions specific to each of them. The terms of access are found following the relevant series descriptions.

Restrictions on Use

Most records created by Texas state agencies are not copyrighted. State records also include materials received by, not created by, state agencies. Copyright remains with the creator. The researcher is responsible for complying with U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17 U.S.C.).

Technical Requirements

Researchers are required to use gloves provided by the State Archives when reviewing photographic materials.

Researchers wishing to access content on the floppy disks, audiotapes and/or video cassettes must contact State Archives staff. The Archives may not have the appropriate equipment to play back all formats.

The floppy disks have not been accessed by State Archives staff. Their content and the software used to created them have not been verified.


Index Terms
	The terms listed here were used to catalog the records. The terms can be used to find similar or related records.
	Personal Names:
		White, John Coyle, 1924-1995.
	Corporate Names:
		Texas. Agricultural Diversification Program Board.
		Texas. Agricultural Finance Authority.
		Texas. Agriculture Resources Protection Authority.
		Texas. Oyster Advisory Committee.
		Texas. Prescribed Burning Board.
		Texas. Produce Recovery Fund Board.
		Texas. State Seed and Plant Board.
	Subjects (Persons):
		Brown, Reagan V.
		Hightower, Jim, 1943-.
		Perry, Rick, 1950-.
	Subjects (Organizations):
		Texas. GO TEXAN Partner Program Advisory Committee.
	Subjects:
		Agricultural administration--Texas.
		Agricultural chemicals--Texas.
		Agricultural credit--Texas.
		Agricultural development programs--Texas.
		Agricultural diversification--Texas.
		Agricultural exhibitions--Texas.
		Agricultural industries--Texas.
		Agricultural pests--Control--Texas.
		Agricultural processing plants--Texas.
		Agriculture--Economic aspects--Texas.
		Agriculture--Texas--Finance.
		Agriculture--Texas.
		Conservation of natural resources--Texas.
		Crops--Texas.
		Disaster relief--Texas.
		Egg trade--Texas.
		Fairs--Texas.
		Farm produce--Texas--Marketing.
		Farm produce--Texas.
		Farmers--Texas.
		Goat industry--Texas.
		Livestock--Texas.
		Pesticides--Government policy--Texas.
		Pesticides--Texas.
		Pests.
		Plant breeders--Licenses--Texas.
		Seed adulteration and inspection--Texas.
		Seeds --Certification--Texas.
		Sheep industry--Texas.
		Wine industry--Texas.
	Document Types:
		Administrative reports--Texas--Agriculture--1951-1990
		Agendas (administrative records)--Texas--Agriculture--1924-2001.
		Audiocassettes--Texas--Agriculture--1990.
		Audiotape reel--Texas--Agriculture--1984-1994.
		Clippings (information artifacts)--Texas--Agriculture--1991-1995.
		Contact sheets--Texas--Agriculture--1968-1996.
		Correspondence--Texas--Agriculture--1965-2000.
		Financial records--Texas--Agriculture--1965-2000.
		Floppy disks--Texas--Agriculture--(about 1990).
		Legal documents--Texas--Agriculture--1996-2000.
		Memorandums--Texas--Agriculture--1965-2000.
		Minutes (administrative records)--Texas--Agriculture--1924-2001.
		Motion pictures (visual works) --Texas--Agriculture--1969-1973, undated.
		Negatives (photographic)--Texas--Agriculture--1968-1996.
		Organizational charts--Texas--Agriculture--1977, 1983-1996.
		Photographs--Texas--Agriculture--1968-1996.
		Press releases--Texas--Agriculture--1968, 1970-1995.
		Publications--Texas--Agriculture--1969-1996.
		Sound recordings--Texas--Agriculture--1984-1994.
		Speeches (documents)--Texas--Agriculture--1966, 1974, 1991-1996.
		Videotapes--Texas--Agriculture--1983-1996.
	Functions:
		Administering grants-in-aid.
		Coordinating pesticide policy.
		Documenting agriculture.
		Promoting agricultural diversification.
		Promoting agriculture.

Related Material


	The following materials are offered as possible sources of further information on the agencies and subjects covered by the records. The listing is not exhaustive.
	Texas State Archives

		Texas Department of Agriculture, Insurance, Statistics, and History, Records, 1856, (1880?)-1908, bulk 1888-1898, 32.77 cubic ft.
		Texas Legislature, House of Representatives, Committee on Agriculture and Livestock, Records, 1973-1984, 5 cubic ft. (Restricted)
		Texas Department of Agriculture, Assistant Commissioner of Marketing records, 2000-2011, undated, bulk 2003-2009, 5 cubic ft.
		Texas Department of Agriculture Slide collection, 1966-1998, undated, bulk 1980-1989, 19.25 cubic ft.
		Texas Governor's Task Force on Agricultural Development, Meeting Materials, 1988-1989, bulk 1988, 0.47 cubic ft.
		Texas Department of Agriculture, Litigation files, 1993-1998, 115 cubic ft. (unprocessed, AC 2001/010, stored at the State Records Center)
		Texas Legislature, Senate, Agricultural Land Assessment Committee, Records, 1970-1971, size unknown, (Restricted)
		Texas Legislature, House of Representatives, Committee on Livestock and Stock Raising, Minutes and witness affirmations, 1955-1971, size unknown, (Restricted).
		Texas Legislature, House of Representatives, Committee on Agriculture, Minutes and witness affirmations, 1953-1971, size unknown, (Restricted).
		Texas Legislature, House of Representatives, Records of the committees investigating J.E. McDonald, Commissioner of Agriculture, 1935, 0.1 cubic ft.
		Texas Legislature, Joint Committee Investigating the Pink Bollworm Infestation in Texas, Stenographic report, 1920, 0.47 cubic ft.
		Texas Planning Board, Records, 1914-1939, bulk 1934-1939, 19.43 cubic feet, 3 scrapbooks, 366 maps, 48 photographs
	Publications
		Texas Department of Agriculture, Texas Gazette, 1987- (periodical)
		Texas Department of Agriculture, TDA Quarterly, 1975-1983 (periodical)
		Texas Department of Agriculture, Grassroots, 1986- (periodical)

Administrative Information

Preferred Citation

(Identify the item and cite the series), Texas Department of Agriculture records. Archives and Information Services Division, Texas State Library and Archives Commission.

Accession Information

Accession numbers: 1992/295, 1993/167, 1994/099, 1997/048, 1997/049, 1998/020, 1998/021, 1998/022, 1998/033, 1999/109, 2000/023, 2000/024, 2000/025, 2000/026, 2000/112, 2000/113, 2000/114, 2000/173, 2001/061, 2001/062, 2001/063, 2001/064, 2001/065, 2001/078, 2002/084, 2002/085, 2012/124

These records were transferred to the Archives and Information Services Division of the Texas State Library and Archives Commission by the Texas Department of Agriculture on July 23, 1992; May 14, 1993; May 20, 1994; December 6 and December 9, 1996; October 10, 1997; November 10, 1997; February 12, 1999; September 29, 1999; February 17, 2000; July 18, 2000; November 15, 2000; December 19, 2000; December 13, 2001; December 17, 2001; and March 27, 2002 (reaccessioned on February 3, 2012).

Processing Information

Processed by Paul B. Beck, June 1993

Updates to finding aid and accruals added by Paul B. Beck, May 1994

Updates to finding aid and accruals added by Lisa M. Hendricks, December 1996, March 1997

Updates to finding aid and accruals added by Tony Black, October 1997, November 1997, June 1998, September 1999, February 2000, November 2000, December 2001

Updates to finding aid and accruals added by Matt De Waelsche, August 2000

Multiple finding aids incorporated and additional accessions of multiple series added by Nancy Enneking, May 1999, January 2001, April 2002

Update to accession information by Rebecca Romanchuk, February 2012

Updates to finding aid and DACS compliance by Aditi Worcester, February 2015

Detailed Description of the Records

Texas Agricultural Finance Authority minutes, 1988-2001,
0.48 cubic ft.

The Texas Department of Agriculture promotes production agriculture, consumer protection, economic development and healthy living. This series consists of minutes of board meetings and work sessions of the Texas Agricultural Finance Authority (TAFA), dating 1988-2001. The minutes include summaries of reports and presentations by board members, staff, and other interested parties; requests for discussion along with ensuing comments; motions made by board members and the results.

Authority history

The Texas Agricultural Finance Authority (TAFA) was created in 1987 (House Bill 49, 70th Legislature, 2nd Called Session) as a public authority within the Texas Department of Agriculture. Administered by the commissioner of agriculture and governed by a board of directors, the authority provides financial assistance in partnership with banks or other agricultural lending institutions to eligible agricultural and non-agricultural businesses for the production, processing, marketing, and export of Texas agricultural products. The Loan Guaranty Program provides financial assistance through loan guaranteesto eligible agricultural businesses that are, or propose to be, engaged in innovative, diversified, or value-added production, processing, marketing, or exporting of an agricultural product or other agricultural-related rural economic development projects. The Direct Loan Program may provide a direct loan to an eligible applicant in cooperation with the applicant's lender. The Loan Participation Program provides assistance to lending institutions for eligible agricultural projects through the purchase of an undivided interest in a loan made by a lender. The Young Farmer Loan Guarantee Program provides financial assistance through loan guarantees to eligible applicants from 18 to 39 years of age who wish to establish or enhance their farm and/or ranch operation or establish an agricultural-related business. The Farm & Ranch Finance Program provides financial assistance to eligible and creditworthy applicants for the purchase of farm land and/or ranch land that will be in full time agricultural use. The Linked Deposit Program encourages private commercial lending at below market rates to eligible applicants for certain projects. Eligible projects include: production of an alternative crop, a value-added project, a project that is located in a USDA- or Presidential-declared disaster area, and a project using water conservation techniques or purchasing water conservation equipment. The Rural Development Finance Program provides loan guarantees to rural, non-agricultural businesses.

Arrangement

The records are arranged chronologically.

Preferred Citation

(Identify the item), Texas Agricultural Finance Authority minutes, Texas Department of Agriculture records. Archives and Information Services Division, Texas State Library and Archives Commission.

Accession Information

Accession numbers: 1998/020, 2000/026, 2001/061, 2002/085

These records were transferred to the Archives and Information Services Division of the Texas State Library and Archives Commission by the Texas Department of Agriculture on October 10, 1997; September 29, 1999; November 15, 2000; and December 13, 2001.

Restrictions on Access

None.

Processing Information

Updates to finding aid and accruals added by Tony Black, October 1997, June 1998

Updates to finding aid and accruals added by Nancy Enneking, April 2002

Minutes

Box

1998/020-1

May, August, November, and December 1988

January, April, July, and December 1989

March, April, and May 1990

July, August, September, October, and December 1990

February and May 1991

June and July 1991

August 1991

October and December 1991

January and February 1992

April and May 1992

June and August 1992

September, October, and December 1992

March 1993

June 1993

August 1993

October 1993

November 1993

December 1993

February 1994

April 1994

May 1994

July 1994

August 1994

September 1994

[Note: Includes subcommittee]

December 1994

[Note: Includes revenue bond subcommittee]

January 1995

February 1995

March 1995

April 1995

May 1995

July 1995

August 1995

October 1995

November 1995

December 1995

Box

1998/020-2

February 1996

March 1996

April 1996

May 1996

June 1996

August 1996

September 1996

November 1996

December 1996

February 1997

April 1997

June 1997

August 1997

November 1997

February 1998

April 1998

August 1998

November 1998

March 1999

[Note: Includes training and briefing of new appointees to the board]

April 1999

June 1999

July 1999

October 1999

November 1999

January 2000

February 2000

April 2000

May 2000

June 2000

July 2000

December 2000

January 2001

February 2001

April 2001

June 8, 2001

June 22, 2001

July 2001

August 2001

Texas Agricultural Diversification Program Board meeting files and manuals, 1988-1992, 1994,
0.45 cubic ft.

The Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) promotes production agriculture, consumer protection, economic development and healthy living. This series consists of minutes, meeting supporting documentation (including correspondence, memoranda, notes, budget statements, and agenda), and a manual of the Texas Agricultural Diversification Program Board (TADP), dating 1988-1992, 1994. These materials document the work of the board in promoting agricultural diversification in Texas, and subjects include discussion and action on active grants, rules for matching grants, the awarding of matching grants in each category, updates on sources for Agricultural Diversification Program funds, updates on the linked deposit program, and the microenterprise loan program. A majority of the files contain only minutes; a few files contain additional supporting documentation. One of the two manuals detailing TADP grant procedures was put together in 1994 by the Texas Agricultural Finance Authority in order to continue the grant program which had, by that time, been taken over by the department's office of the Assistant Commissioner for Intergovernmental Affairs. The other manual, dating 1992, details the rural microenterprise loan program.

Board history

The Texas Agricultural Diversification Program Board was created in 1987 (House Bill 49, 70th Texas Legislature, 2nd Called Session), to assist the commissioner of agriculture in the creation and implementation of the agricultural diversification program created by that act. The board's duties included the awarding of grants and the recommendation of additional criteria for awarding grants. The grants awarded by the program included the following: a grant program supporting research and innovation leading to organizational or marketing improvement in businesses based on agriculture, or to the commercialization of new crops, new agricultural products, or new production processes; a business assistance grant program; a grant program to provide seed money for self-financing small business incubators; and a linked deposit program to encourage commercial lending.

The board was composed of eight members: the commissioner of agriculture; the director of the Institute for International Agribusiness Studies of Prairie View A&M University; four members appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the Senate (the governor also appointed one of these members as the chair of the board); one state representative appointed by the Speaker of the House (ex-officio, non-voting); and one state senator appointed by the Lieutenant Governor (ex-officio, non-voting). The appointed members served two-year terms. The board held its last meeting in 1992.

Arrangement

The records are arranged chronologically. The more recent addition of meeting files, containing duplicate copies of the minutes with supporting documentation, has been intellectually integrated into the chronological list. The manuals are listed at the end.

Preferred Citation

(Identify the item), Texas Agricultural Diversification Program Board meeting files and manual, Texas Department of Agriculture records. Archives and Information Services Division, Texas State Library and Archives Commission.

Accession Information

Accession numbers: 1998/033, 2002/084

These records were transferred to the Archives and Information Services Division of the Texas State Library and Archives Commission by the Texas Department of Agriculture on November 10, 1997 and December 17, 2001.

Restrictions on Access

None.

Processing Information

Updates to finding aid and accruals added by Tony Black, November 1997

Updates to finding aid and accruals added by Nancy Enneking, April 2002

Minutes

Box

1998/033

May 1988

August 1988

November 1988

[Note: March 1990 missing]

April 1990

June 1990

November 1990

January 1991

April 1991

Box

2002/084-26

June 11, 1991

Box

1998/033

July 1991

August 1991

[Note: October 1991 missing]

November 1991

Box

2002/084-26

November 19, 1991

Box

1998/033

June 1992

August 1992

Box

2002/084-26

August 28, 1992

Box

1998/033

November 1992

December 1992

Box

2002/084-26

December 21, 1992

Manuals

Box

2002/084-26

Grant program operating manual, 1994

Texas Rural Microenterprise Loan Program notebook, May 7, 1992

Texas Agriculture Resources Protection Authority meeting files, 1989-1992, 1994-1999, 2001,
1.42 cubic ft.

The Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) promotes production agriculture, consumer protection, economic development and healthy living. These records consist of minutes, agenda, transcripts, statements, rules, correspondence, memoranda, notes, photocopied newspaper clippings, drafts, notices of open meetings, and witness logs and registration cards of Texas Agriculture Resources Protection Authority (TARPA) board meetings, dating 1989-1992, 1994-1999, 2001. The minutes include summaries of comments on proposed rules, with a record of the board's actions on these rules; summaries of presentations by board members, TDA staff, and others; and summaries of public comments before the board on pesticide-related issues. Issues discussed in meetings include various administrative matters, hazardous waste, and the use and regulation of pesticides, particularly chlordane, methyl bromide, and Compound 1080 (for use in rabies control).

Authority history

The Texas Agriculture Resources Protection Authority was created by Senate Bill 489, 71st Legislature, Regular Session, 1989. It is the coordinating body for the policies and programs of pesticide management and regulation conducted by the following Texas state agencies: Department of Agriculture, Department of Health, Natural Resource Conservation Commission, Agricultural Extension Service, Soil and Water Conservation Board, and Structural Pest Control Board. The authority may promulgate its own rules, and also advises the above agencies concerning any pesticide-related rules that they propose and adopt. In addition, the authority collects, analyzes, and disseminates information necessary for the effective operation of all existing or proposed programs regulating pesticides; provides professional advice to private agencies and citizens on pesticide-related matters; and advises the governor and the legislature on these issues. TDA provides for the administrative and enforcement functions of the authority.

The required annual meetings of TARPA are held on the first Monday of June each year at 10 a.m. at a location designated by the commissioner unless a different date, hour, or place is specified by request. Alternative annual meetings or special meetings may be called by the presiding officer of the authority or by a majority of the members of the authority.

Quarterly reports of agency pesticide regulatory enforcement activities must be submitted to the Authority no later than the 30th day following the end of each fiscal year quarter by the Texas Department of Agriculture, the State Soil and Water Conservation Board, the Texas Agricultural Extension Service, the Texas Department of Health, the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, and the Texas Structural Pest Control Board. The reports must include information prescribed by the authority, which reviews and makes comments regarding the information provided by the agencies. The agencies receive a copy of any comments made by the authority on its report and have an opportunity to respond to any comments. In addition, the authority makes its comments available to the public upon request.

The authority has enforcement authority over activities that (1) relate to the use or handling of pesticides or pesticide products including the application, loading, storage and disposal of or contamination by pesticides; (2) are in an area over which the agency has the authority to manage, direct, control or set limitations on by promulgation of regulations or otherwise; and (3) are in an area over which the agency has the authority to set penalties for failure to comply with laws or regulations relating to that activity or to compel performance by use of other legal remedies.

Board members include the Texas Agriculture commissioner, the director of the Texas Agricultural Experiment Station, the dean of the College of Agricultural Sciences of Texas Tech University, the dean of the University of Texas School of Public Health at Houston, the director of the environmental epidemiology program of the Texas Department of Health, the chief of the groundwater conservation section of the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, the director of the Institute for International Agribusiness Studies of Prairie View A&M University, the executive director of the Texas Structural Pest Control Board, and the executive director of the State Soil and Water Conservation Board. Governor appointees include a person representing consumer interests; an agricultural producer; a commercial, noncommercial, or private licensed pesticide applicator; a pesticide dealer or someone involved in developing or manufacturing agricultural chemicals; a farm worker or a farm worker representative; and a member of an organization primarily engaged in environmental conservation or protection efforts. Board members do not receive compensation for service except for expenses incurred while performing the Board functions. Appointed members serve a two-year term. The governor appoints the presiding officer. Board meetings are held annually and at the call of the presiding officer or a majority of the members. The authority has no staff, offices, or legislative budget appropriation. Instead it relies on TDA for support.

Arrangement

These records are arranged in three groups. The first consists of brief summaries of minutes, occasionally including agenda, which the agency transfers fairly regularly. The second contains the full minutes and agenda and occasionally includes transcripts of the meetings. The third group is composed of meeting supporting documentation (containing additional drafts of minutes and agenda) that was filed separately by the agency.

Preferred Citation

(Identify the item), Texas Agriculture Resource Protection Authority meeting files, Texas Department of Agriculture records. Archives and Information Services Division, Texas State Library and Archives Commission.

Accession Information

Accession numbers: 1998/021, 2000/023, 2002/084, 2002/085

These records were transferred to the Archives and Information Services Division of the Texas State Library and Archives Commission by the Texas Department of Agriculture on October 10, 1997; on September 29, 1999; December 17, 2001; and December 13, 2001.

Restrictions on Access

Because of the possibility that portions of these records fall under Public Information Act exceptions including, but not limited to: home addresses, phone numbers, and social security numbers of government employees and officials (Texas Government Code, Section 552.117); an archivist must review these records before they can be accessed for research.

Refer to the overall restriction statement for instructions on requesting access through the Texas Attorney General.

Processing Information

Updates to finding aid and accruals added by Tony Black, October 1997

Updates to finding aid and accruals added by Nancy Enneking, April 2002

Minutes and agenda (brief)

Box

1998/021-1

October 1989

[Agency only.]

March 1990

[Note: July 1990 missing]

May 1991

September 1991

January 1992

April 1992

July 1992

[Note: September 1992 missing]

October 1992

[Includes transcript.]

November 1992

August 1994

October 1994

January 1995

June 1995

September 1995

March 1996

June 1996

September 1996

December 1996

March 1997

June 1997

June 1998

June 1999

June 2001

Minutes and agenda (full versions)

Box

2002/084-23

October 12, 1989

March 27, 1990

June 11, 1990

May 1, 1991

September 16, 1991

January 13, 1992

April 27, 1992

July 20, 1992

September 14, 1992

October 12, 1992

November 18, 1992

August 29, 1994

October 10, 1994

January 9, 1995

June 26, 1995

September 11, 1995

March 4, 1996

June 3, 1996

Meeting documentation

Box

2002/084-23

October 12, 1989
[2 folders]

March 27, 1990

June 11, 1990

July 23, 1990

May 1, 1991

September 16, 1991

January 13, 1992

July 20, 1992

September 14, 1992

October 12, 1992

November 18, 1992

August 28, 1994

October 10, 1994

January 9, 1995
[1 wallet]

June 26, 1995
[1 wallet]

Box

2002/084-24

September 11, 1995

December 4, 1995

March 4, 1996

June 3, 1996

Texas State Seed and Plant Board minutes, 1924-2001,
1.18 cubic ft.

The Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) promotes production agriculture, consumer protection, economic development and healthy living. This series consists of minutes of meetings of the Texas State Seed and Plant Board, dating 1929-2001, as well as of its predecessor, the Texas Board of Plant Breeder Examiners, dating 1924-1929. The minutes include results of examinations for qualified plant breeders; lists of applicants for registered breeders licenses (with details, including the results of those applications); reviews of investigations and inspections; lists of approved seed certification inspectors; lists of approved seed processing plants; summaries of reports and presentations to the board; details on appeals; discussions of regulations and standards; requests for certification eligibility of specific new breeds; and other matters presented to the board. Attachments are occasionally included as supporting documentation. Details are often extensive and explicit.

Board history

The Texas Board of Plant Breeder Examiners was created by House Bill 114, 38th Legislature, 2nd Called Session, 1923. Its stated purpose was "to safeguard the public in the purchase of pure bred cotton seed." Its name was changed in 1929 to the Texas State Seed and Plant Board, and its authority expanded beyond cotton seed, to all agricultural and horticultural seeds and plants (House Bill 176, 41st Legislature, 1st Called Session, 1929). The board approves and issues licenses for registered and certified seed growers, promulgates rules and regulations governing the producing of Foundation, Registered and Certified seeds, and prescribes the qualifications and approves appointments of inspectors employed under the law. The board also makes final decisions regarding sanctions and disputes concerning seed certification and dispute arbitration.

The Board of Plant Breeder Examiners (and its successor the State Seed and Plant Board) was composed of three persons experienced in the science of plant breeding, appointed by the commissioner of agriculture and the president of Texas A&M College. In 1943 membership of the State Seed and Plant Board was modified to include three ex officio members: the chief of the division of seed certification of the department of agriculture, the head of the department of genetics at Texas A&M College, and the head of the department of plant industry at Texas Tech College.

The current board reflects changes made in 1959 (increasing the membership to five, appointed by the governor), with the addition of one member in 1961. The State Seed and Plant Board is now composed of six members appointed by the governor (with the advice and consent of the senate) for two-year terms, including: the head of the seed division of the department of agriculture; an individual from the soils and crop sciences department, Texas Agricultural Experiment Station, Texas A&M University; an individual from the department of plant and soil sciences, Texas Tech University; an individual who is licensed as a Texas Foundation, registered, or certified seed or plant producer (not employed by a public institution); an individual who sells Texas Foundation, registered, or certified seeds or plants; and an individual who is actively engaged in farming but not a producer or seller of Texas Foundation, registered, or certified seeds or plants (added in 1961). The board elected the chair annually until 1997; at which point the governor assumed that responsibility.

Arrangement

These records are arranged chronologically.

Preferred Citation

(Identify the item), Texas Seed and Plant Board minutes, Texas Department of Agriculture records. Archives and Information Services Division, Texas State Library and Archives Commission.

Accession Information

Accession numbers: 1998/022, 2000/025, 2001/062, 2002/085

Restrictions on Access

The Texas Department of Agriculture has reviewed and redacted confidential information in the Texas Seed and Plant Board minutes series as excepted under the Public Information Act (trade secrets, Texas Government Code, Section 552.110). Redacted copies were transferred to the Archives and Information Services Division of the Texas State Library and Archives Commission. The records in this series are therefore open to the public.

Processing Information

Updates to finding aid and accruals added by Tony Black, October 1997, June 1998

Updates to finding aid and accruals added by Nancy Enneking, April 2002

Board of Plant Breeder Examiners, Minutes, 1924-1929

Box

1998/022-1

March, April, May, June, and December 1924

January, February, April, August, and September 1925

January, February, July, and December 1926

January, February, June, August, October, and December 1927

January, February, June, and December 1928

January and February 1929

June, July, and October 1929

Seed and Plant Board, Minutes

Box

1998/022-1

November 1929

December 1929

January 1930

February and April 1930

June 1930

November and December 1930

January and February 1931

June and September 1931

November and December 1931

January and February 1932

June 1932

November and December 1932

January and February 1933

June 1933

November and December 1933

January and February 1934

March and June 1934

November and December 1934

January and February 1935

June and December 1935

January and June 1936

January 1937

February and June 1937

January and February 1938

May and July 1938

January and June (1939)

January and June (1940)

January and March 1941

May 1942

May 1943

March 1944

January 1946

January and March 1947

January, March, April, and July 1948

March and April 1949

January, February, July, August, and September 1950

February 1951

March and October 1951

March, July, October, and November 1952

January and March 1953

January and March 1954

June and July 1954

January, March, and September 1955

January and March 1956

July and October 1956

January and March 1957

May, July, and August 1957

January, February, and March 1958

July and September 1958

January, March, and June 1959

October and December 1959

January and March 1960

July and October 1960

January and March 1961

June and October 1961

January 1962

March 1962

June 1962

January and February 1963

July 1963

February 1964

August 1964

October 1964

February 1965

April 1965

October 1965

April 1966

August 1966

May 1967

Box

1998/022-2

August 1967

December 1967

March 1968

May 1968

August 1968

November 1968

April 1969

August 1969

February 1970

May 1970

December 1970

April 1971

September 1971

January 1972

February 1972

May 1972

July 1972

August 1972

February 1973

November 1973

May 1974

September 1974

[Attachments in second folder.]

March 1975

[Attachments in second folder.]

September 1975

November 1975

March 1976

July 1976

January 1977

April 1977

August and October 1977

February and April 1978

July and October 1978

January and April 1979

June and August 1979

January 1980

March 1980

May 1980

September 1980

October 1980

February 1981

May 1981

October 1981

February 1982

July 1982

October 1982

January 1983

May 1983

October 1983

January 1984

June 1984

October 1984

January 1985

July 1985

October 1985

January 1986

April 1986

Box

1998/022-3

October 1986

January 1987

May 1987

October 1987

January 1988

July 1988

October 1988

January 1989

October 1989

January 1990

July and October 1990

January and March 1991

June and October 1991

January and February 1992

June 1992

August and October 1992

February and July 1993

September and December 1993

January, February, and May 1994

August and November 1994

January and May 1995

August and October 1995

January 1996

March 1996

May 1996

June 1996

August 1996

October 1996

January 1997

February 1997

June 1997

August 1997

November and December 1997

February 1998

Box

2000/024

April 1998

July 1998

September 1998

October and December 1998

February 1999

April 1999

July 1999

October 1999

January 2000

May 2000

July 2000

January 2001

June 2001

September 2001

Texas Produce Recovery Fund Board minutes, 1996-1999, 2001,
0.05 cubic ft.

The Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) promotes production agriculture, consumer protection, economic development and healthy living. This series consists of minutes of business meetings of the Texas Produce Recovery Fund Board, an advisory board of TDA, dating 1996-1999, 2001. The minutes relate to the payment of claims against commission merchants and retailers, and document the official actions of the board in its meetings.

Board history

The Texas Produce Recovery Fund is a special trust fund administered by TDA, without appropriation, for payment of claims against commission merchants and retailers. The Texas Produce Recovery Fund Board was created by House Bill 1436, 67th Legislature, Regular Session, in 1981 to advise TDA regarding the produce recovery fund. Specifically, the board is to advise the department on all matters relating to the fund, including budget and revenues; advise on the adoption of rules relating to the payment of claims and administration of the fund; and conduct adjudicative hearings on disputed claims presented for payment from the fund. If the department pays a claim submitted against a merchant or retailer, the merchant or retailer must either reimburse the fund or pay the claimant or suffer the loss of their license.

The board is composed of six members appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the senate. Two members are producers, two are commission merchants and retailers, and two are members of the general public. Each member must reside in a different senatorial district and serve a six-year staggered term. In order to hold a claim investigation hearing, the board is required to have a quorum.

Arrangement

The records are arranged chronologically.

Preferred Citation

(Identify the item), Texas Produce Recovery Fund Board minutes, Texas Department of Agriculture records. Archives and Information Services Division, Texas State Library and Archives Commission.

Accession Information

Accession numbers: 2000/024, 2002/085

These records were transferred to the Archives and Information Services Division of the Texas State Library and Archives Commission by by the Texas Department of Agriculture on September 29, 1999; and December 13, 2001.

Restrictions on Access

None.

Processing Information

Updates to finding aid and accruals added by Tony Black, December 2001

Updates to finding aid and accruals added by Nancy Enneking, April 2002

Minutes

Box

2000/024

October 1996

December 1996

February 1997

March 1997

February 1998

September 1998

November 1998

March 1999

[Note: September 2000 missing, maybe more]

January 2001

Texas Oyster Advisory Committee minutes, 1999-2001,
0.05 cubic ft.

The Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) promotes production agriculture, consumer protection, economic development and healthy living. This series consists of meeting minutes of the Oyster Advisory Committee, which is mandated to promote and advertise the Texas oyster industry. Records date 1999-2001.

Historical Sketch

The Texas Oyster Advisory Committee was created by House Bill 2719, 76th Legislature, Regular Session, 1999, for the purpose of providing guidance and direction to promote and advertise the Texas oyster industry. The body was mandated to use current market research to develop an oyster marketing plan to increase oyster consumption, conduct a public relations campaign to create a responsible and accurate image of the industry, and provide information, education, and training to consumers on safe and proper handling of oysters.

The committee is composed of nine members; one member appointed by the commissioner of agriculture to represent consumer interests and eight members appointed by the commissioner from a list of nominations submitted by certified oyster dealers. The members are to serve staggered three-year terms without compensation and elect a chair from among their number.

Arrangement

These records are arranged chronologically.

Preferred Citation

(Identify the item), Texas Oyster Advisory Committee minutes, Texas Department of Agriculture records. Archives and Information Services Division, Texas State Library and Archives Commission.

Accession Information

Accession numbers: 2000/114, 2001/063, 2002/085

These records were transferred to the Archives and Information Services Division of the Texas State Library and Archives Commission by the Texas Department of Agriculture on February 17, 2000; November 15, 2000; and December 13, 2001.

Restrictions on Access

None.

Processing Information

Updates to finding aid and accruals added by Tony Black, December 2001

Updates to finding aid and accruals added by Nancy Enneking, April 2002

Minutes

Box

2000/024

November 1999

January 2000

March 2000

May 2000

[Note: September 2000 missing]

January 2001

April 2001

Texas Prescribed Burning Board minutes, 1999-2001,
0.05 cubic ft.

Historical Sketch

The Texas Prescribed Burning Board was created by House Bill 1432, 76th Legislature, Regular Session, in 1999, for the purpose of establishing minimum standards for prescribed burning in Texas. The standards must ensure that the burning is the controlled application of fire to naturally occurring or naturalized vegetative fuels under specified environmental conditions in accordance with a written prescription plan designed to confine the fire to a predetermined area and to accomplish planned land management objectives. The standards also require that at least one certified and insured prescribed burn manager is on site during the conduct of the burn, to establish appropriate guidelines for the size of burning crews, and include standards for notification to adjacent land owners, the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, and local fire authorities.

The board is composed of employees of the Texas Forest Service, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, the Texas Natural Resources Conservation Commission, the Texas Agricultural Extension Service, the Texas Agricultural Experiment Station, the Texas Tech University Range and Wildlife Department, the Department of Agriculture, the State Soil and Water Conservation Board, and five individuals who are either owners of agricultural land, self-employed or employed by someone other than a governmental agency, or appointed by the commissioner of agriculture. Each member serves a two-year term and the members elect a presiding officer from among their number. The board was to establish an advisory board composed of individuals representing property owners, conservation interests, environmental interests, insurance interests, and agriculture, forestry, and livestock producers.

Arrangement

These records are arranged chronologically.

Preferred Citation

(Identify the item), Texas Prescribed Burning Board minutes, Texas Department of Agriculture records. Archives and Information Services Division, Texas State Library and Archives Commission.

Accession Information

Accession numbers: 2000/112, 2001/064, 2002/085

Restrictions on Access

None.

Processing Information

Updates to finding aid and accruals added by Tony Black, December 2001

Updates to finding aid and accruals added by Nancy Enneking, April 2002

Minutes

Box

2000/024

December 1999

February 2000

March 2000

April 2000

June 2000

July 2000

August 2000

[Note: October 2000 missing]

November 2000

January 2001

February 2001

March 2001

April 2001

May 2001

July 2001

August 2001

October 2001

Texas GO TEXAN Partner Program Advisory Committee minutes, 1999-2001,
0.05 cubic ft.

The Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) promotes production agriculture, consumer protection, economic development and healthy living. This series consists of minutes of meetings of the GO TEXAN Partner Program Advisory Committee, dating 1999-2001, which concern the promotion of Texas agricultural products.

Committee history

In 1999 the Texas Legislature decided that the state needed an agricultural product promotion program to increase consumer awareness of and expand the markets for agricultural products and determined that the Texas Department of Agriculture was the proper department to accomplish this goal (House Bill 2719, 76th Legislature, Regular Session) through the GO TEXAN Partner Program. The GO TEXAN program was established to encourage the development and expansion of markets through the participation of eligible applicants who provide funds to be matched for promotional marketing programs implemented by TDA. Specifically, the program is to develop procedures for acceptance and administration of funds received to administer the program; develop application screening and selection procedures; develop a general promotional campaign for Texas agricultural products and advertising campaigns for specific Texas products based on successful project requests; develop advertising programs and promotional materials for use by program participants; contract with media representatives to disperse promotional materials; and receive matching funds and establish internal reporting requirements. For the purposes of the program, an eligible applicant must be a state or regional organization that promotes the marketing and sale of Texas agricultural products and does not stand to profit directly from specific sales of agricultural commodities; a cooperative organization; a state agency or board that promotes the marketing and sale of agricultural products; a national organization or board that represents Texas producers and promotes the sale of Texas products; an eligible small business; or any other appropriate entity. Program monies are maintained in the general revenue fund in the GO TEXAN partner program account.

The advisory board is composed of at least eight members appointed by the commissioner of agriculture to assist the department in the implementation of the GO TEXAN Partner Program. The members include two individuals from TDA; one representative from the United States Department of Agriculture; one representative each from television, print, and radio advertising media; one representative from the advertising profession; one consumer representative; and other members the commissioner determines to be necessary. Advisory oard members serve at the pleasure of the commissioner and without compensation. The board reviews applications of eligible participants and approve or denies funding, advises the department on matters related to the administration of the account; and advises the department on the adoption of rules relating to the administration of program. The commissioner provides the board with necessary staff.

The distinction between GO TEXAN Partner Program Advisory Committee and the GO TEXAN Partner Program Advisory Board is unclear and possibly non-existent.

Arrangement

These records are arranged chronologically.

Preferred Citation

(Identify the item), Texas GO TEXAN Partner Program Advisory Committee minutes, Texas Department of Agriculture records. Archives and Information Services Division, Texas State Library and Archives Commission.

Accession Information

Accession numbers: 2000/113, 2001/065, 2002/085

Restrictions on Access

None.

Processing Information

Updates to finding aid and accruals added by Tony Black, December 2001

Updates to finding aid and accruals added by Nancy Enneking, April 2002

Minutes

Box

2000/024

November 1999

January 2000

March 2000

June 2000

[Note: October 2000 missing]

January 2001

September 2001

Assorted meeting files, 1993, 1995-1999, undated,
1.7 cubic ft.

The Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) promotes production agriculture, consumer protection, economic development and healthy living. This series consists of minutes, agenda, transcripts, statements, rules, correspondence, memoranda, notes, drafts, notices of open meetings, photocopied newspaper clippings, floppy disks, and participant sign-in sheets for a variety of TDA committees, boards, and bodies during 1993, 1995 to 1999, and undated. The materials also include meeting materials from non-Texas organizations with which members of the department were involved or concerned. Topics covered in the meetings include the following: the establishment of environmental rules and regulations, pesticides, herbicides, ground and surface water, boll weevils, and aerial spraying.

Arrangement

The records were originally in strict chronological order according to the date of each meeting. They were reorganized by organization to facilitate records retrieval by the researcher.

Preferred Citation

(Identify the item), Assorted meeting files, Texas Department of Agriculture records. Archives and Information Services Division, Texas State Library and Archives Commission.

Accession Information

Accession number: 2002/084

These records were transferred to the Archives and Information Services Division of the Texas State Library and Archives Commission by the Texas Department of Agriculture on December 17, 2001.

Restrictions on Access

None.

Restrictions on Use

Researchers wishing to access content on the floppy disks must contact State Archives staff. The Archives may not have the appropriate equipment to play back all formats.

The floppy disks have not been accessed by Archives staff. Their content and the software used to created them have not been verified.

Processing Information

Updates to finding aid and accruals added by Nancy Enneking, April 2002

Texas Agriculture Extension Service (TAEX)

Box

2002/084-23

July 7, 1999

States-FIRFA Issues Research and Evaluation Group (SFIREG)

[Note: Relating to pesticides and their regulation]

Box

2002/084-23

July 10, 1995

Box

2002/084-24

October and November 1995

July 15, 1996

Meeting materials, September 9-10, 1996

[Unfoldered.]

Meeting materials, September 27, 1996

[Unfoldered.]

Meeting materials, October 3, 1996

[Unfoldered.]

Meeting materials, September 19, 1996

[Unfoldered.]

October 10-11, 1996

Box

2002/084-25

April 28, 1997

July 15-16, 1996; October 10-11, 1996; April 26-17, 1997

Pesticide Data Program Steering Committee

Box

2002/084-24

September 13, 1995

Toxic Substance Coordinating Committee

Box

2002/084-24

September and December 1995

December 4, 1996

American Association of Pesticide Control Officers (AAPCO)

Box

2002/084-24

December 3, 1995

March 1996

June 3, 1996

August 7-9, 1996

July 14, 1996

December 1, 1996

Texas Groundwater Protection Committee

Box

2002/084-24

December 14, 1995

August 26, 1996

Meeting materials, October 24, 1996

[Unfoldered.]

Meeting materials, February 6, 1997

[Unfoldered.]

Box

2002/084-25

Meeting materials, May 8, 1997

[Unfoldered.]

U.S./Mexico Border Environmental Health Project

Box

2002/084-24

July 8, 1996

Agricultural Chemical Subcommittee

Box

2002/084-24

August 22, 1996

Professional Aerial Applicators Support System (PAASS)

Box

2002/084-24

Meeting materials, December 9, 1996

State Management Plan Task Force

Box

2002/084-24

Groundwater, February 12, 1997

Texas Bollweevil Eradication Program, Technical Advisory Committee

Box

2002/084-24

January 16 and April 16, 1997

Box

2002/084-25

June 23, 1997

Aquatic Herbicide Task Force

Box

2002/084-25

October 17, 1997

February 17, 1988

Surface Water Protection Committee

Box

2002/084-25

Meetings,
[1 wallet]:

December 5, 1997

February 18, 1997

March 28, 1998

July 31, 1998

August 17, 1998

Meetings,
[1 wallet]:

November 10, 1998
[2 folders]

October 21, 1998

January 7, 1999

Meeting materials, April 15, 1999

Box

2002/084-26

Floppy disks, 1993, undated

Pest management committee files, 1977-1989, 1994-1998,
1.5 cubic ft.

The Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) promotes production agriculture, consumer protection, economic development and healthy living. This series comprises minutes, agenda, drafts, memoranda, correspondence, financial statements, contracts, complaint and request forms, and lists of attendees of a variety of TDA committees and related local non-profit organizations concerned with pest management. The materials range in date from 1977 to 1989 and 1994 to 1998. The records particularly reflect efforts to eradicate pests such as aphids, fruit flies, and the boll weevil. Some committees, especially those reflected in the set of minutes and agenda, seem to have been organized for the purpose of pest eradication, many with regional zones of jurisdiction.

See also the series entitled Producer board files for materials relating to some of the boards listed in the meeting supporting documentation section.

Arrangement

Files of minutes and agenda are listed first, followed by files documenting regional actions to control pests. The group of minutes and agenda, originally in strict chronological order according to the date of each meeting, were reorganized by organization to facilitate records retrieval by the researcher. The pest control files (transferred by the agency under the title of "meeting supporting documentation") remain in the original chronological order since different committees had very similar names and reorganization might have led to greater confusion. The researcher should note that the state's fiscal year begins runs from September 1st through August 31st.

Preferred Citation

(Identify the item), Pest management committee files, Records, Texas Department of Agriculture. Archives and Information Services Division, Texas State Library and Archives Commission.

Accession Information

Accession number: 2002/084

These records were transferred to the Archives and Information Services Division of the Texas State Library and Archives Commission by the Texas Department of Agriculture on December 17, 2001.

Restrictions on Access

None.

Processing Information

Updates to finding aid and accruals added by Nancy Enneking, April 2002

Minutes and agenda

BCA/CTV (Brown Citrus Aphid/Citrus Tristeza Virus) Technical Advisory Committee:

Box

2002/084-26

1994 (1996)

1996

1997

Cotton Producer Advisory Committee (CPAC):

Box

2002/084-26

Fiscal year 1994

Fiscal year 1995
[2 folders]

Fiscal year 1996

Fiscal year 1997

Fiscal year 1998

Mexican Fruit Fly Technical Advisory Committee (MFF TECH ADV):

Box

2002/084-26

Fiscal year 1995

Fiscal year 1996

Fiscal year 1997

Texas Boll Weevil Eradication Technical Advisory Committee (TBWE TECH ADV):

Box

2002/084-26

Fiscal year 1995

Fiscal year 1996

Citrus Budwood Advisory Council

Box

2002/084-26

Fiscal years 1995 and 1996

Pest control files

Box

2002/084-27

Knox County Boll Weevil Association, 1977-1978

Plains Cotton Growers, 1977-1987

Schleicher County Cotton Association, 1977-1978

Pink Bollworm Committee, 1978-1979

Boll Weevil, 1978-1979, 1985

Insect Control of the Cotton Association, 1978

Insect Control of the Cotton Association, 1977-1978

Scurry County Producers Association, 1977-1978

Scurry County Producers Association, 1978-1979

Schleicher County Cotton Association, 1978-1979

Knox County Boll Weevil Association, 1978-1979

Plains Cotton and Grain, 1978

Pink Bollworm Committee, 1979

Boll Weevil, 1979

Insect Control of the Cotton Association, 1979

Knox County Boll Weevil Association, 1979

Schleicher County Cotton Association, 1979-1980

Plains Cotton Growers, 1979-1980

St. Lawrence Cotton Growers Association, 1978-1986

Scurry County Producers Association, 1979

Pink Bollworm Committee, 1980-1982

Schleicher County Cotton Association, 1980-1981

Boll Weevil, 1980

Insect Control of the Cotton Association, 1981

Knox County Boll Weevil Association, 1981

South Texas Cotton and Grain, 1979-1981

Pink Bollworm Committee, 1981

South Texas Cotton and Grain, 1981-1982

Schleicher County Cotton Association, 1981-1983

Plains Cotton Growers, 1981-1982

Knox County Boll Weevil Association, 1981

Boll Weevil, undated

South Texas Cotton and Grant (Grain?), 1983-1984

Plains Cotton Growers, 1983-1986

Schleicher County Cotton Association, 1983

Pink Bollworm Committee, 1982-1983

Schleicher County Cotton Association, 1982

Scurry County Producers Association, 1983

South Texas Cotton and Grain, 1983-1984

Plains Cotton Growers, 1981-1983

Knox County Boll Weevil Association, 1983

Pink Bollworm Committee, 1983-1985

NCC (National Cotton Council) Pink Bollworm meeting, 1984-1986

Diapause, 1978 (sic),
[1 wallet]:

Request for proposals, 1987-1988

Robert L. Crocker, 1988-1989

St. Lawrence Cotton Growers, 1986-1988

Schleicher County Cotton Growers, 1985-1987

Fisher/Jones/Kent/Stonewall Pest Management Association, 1987-1988

Untitled, 1987-1988

Organization charts, 1977, 1983-1996,
0.1 cubic ft.

The Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) promotes production agriculture, consumer protection, economic development and healthy living. This series consists of organization charts dating from 1977 and 1983 to 1996. Charts clearly delineate titles and relationships as well as names of the commissioners, deputy commissioners, and assistant commissioners.

Arrangement

Records are arranged in roughly reverse chronological order and remain in order as received.

Publications

The Texas Department of Agriculture, Its History, Functions and Policies (1957?).

Preferred Citation

(Identify the item), Organization charts, Records, Texas Department of Agriculture. Archives and Information Services Division, Texas State Library and Archives Commission.

Accession Information

Accession number: 1997/048

These records were transferred to the Archives and Information Services Division of the Texas State Library and Archives Commission by the Texas Department of Agriculture on December 9, 1996.

Restrictions on Access

None.

Processing Information

Updates to finding aid and accruals added by Lisa M. Hendricks, March 1997

Box

1997/048-4

Organization charts, 1977, 1983-1996

Rules and procedures, undated,
0.05 cubic ft.

The Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) promotes production agriculture, consumer protection, economic development and healthy living. This series consists of undated rules and procedures for the department's pesticide lab and a description of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, & Rodenticide Act (FIRFA) State Lead Agencies (SLA), Associated State Agricultural Laboratories (SAL) and National Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Conference (NELAC).

Arrangement

The records consist of a single file.

Preferred Citation

(Identify the item), Rules and procedures, Records, Texas Department of Agriculture. Archives and Information Services Division, Texas State Library and Archives Commission.

Accession Information

Accession number: 2002/084

These records were transferred to the Archives and Information Services Division of the Texas State Library and Archives Commission by the Texas Department of Agriculture on December 17, 2001.

Restrictions on Access

None.

Processing Information

Updates to finding aid and accruals added by Nancy Enneking, April 2002

Box

2002/084-55

Pesticide lab and FIRFA State Lead Agency, rules and procedures, undated

Nuclear waste studies, 1984-1987,
1 cubic ft.

The Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) promotes production agriculture, consumer protection, economic development and healthy living. Types of records include audio and video cassettes, computer tapes and disks, slides, and aerial color photographs. Records date from 1984 to 1987 and document nuclear waste studies conducted by or for TDA. Disks and cassettes appear to contain survey results, mailing lists, radio interviews, briefings, committee meetings, and a Public Broadcasting System (PBS) special on nuclear waste. Slides and photographs appear to document nuclear waste sites or proposed nuclear waste sites. Some records are not labeled. Records have not been reviewed by Archives staff.

Arrangement

Records do not appear to be in any particular order and remain in the order as received.

Texas State Archives

Texas Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Authority records, 1982-1999, 165 cubic ft. (unprocessed)

Preferred Citation

(Identify the item), Nuclear waste studies, Texas Department of Agriculture. Archives and Information Services Division, Texas State Library and Archives Commission.

Accession Information

Accession number: 1997/048

These records were transferred to the Archives and Information Services Division of the Texas State Library and Archives Commission by the Texas Department of Agriculture on December 9, 1996.

Restrictions on Access

None.

Restrictions on Use

Researchers are required to wear gloves provided by the Archives when reviewing photographic materials.

Computer tapes and disks have not been accessed by Archives staff. The contents and software used to create them have not been verified.

Processing Information

Updates to finding aid and accruals added by Lisa M. Hendricks, March 1997

Box

1997/048-10

Nuclear waste studies, 1984-1987

Producer board files, 1965-1998,
22 cubic ft.

The Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) promotes production agriculture, consumer protection, economic development and healthy living. This series comprises correspondence, minutes, agenda, financial statements, hearing transcripts, bonds, oaths, election results, legal documents, press releases, newspaper clippings and pamphlets, ranging in date from 1968 to 1998, that document the creation, activities, and occasional dissolution of the local Texas producer boards operating under the oversight of TDA. The records concern the boards' concerns with administrative tasks such as obtaining certification, developing and managing budgets, assessing fees, and holding local referendums, elections, and meetings. Subjects addressed by the boards include pests and predators, disease, marketing, education, crop and livestock production, drought, and other topics of concern to each board's particular product. Major products represented by the boards include cotton, pecans, wheat, citrus, grain sorghum, corn, peanuts, mohair, rice, and sheep and goats.

See also the series entitled Pest management committees' meeting files for materials related to some of the producer boards listed below.

Historical Sketch

Under Texas' "Commodity Check-Off" law (House Bill 457, 60th Legislature as amended by House Bill 764, 61st Legislature) non-profit agricultural organizations were able to petition TDA to be certified to conduct a referendum among producers of agricultural products. The referendum would determine whether a majority of those producers wished to establish a self-assessment programs to raise funds to conduct programs of research, disease and insect control, education, and promotion designed to encourage the profitable production, marketing, and use of their respective products. Organizations that could prove to have substantial influence with and support of producers were certified in public hearings to hold the referendums among producers of the product in question. The referendums determined whether or not a producer board was desirable, and if so, who should sit on the resulting boards. Boards were considered quasi-public/private bodies and their budgets were to be approved by TDA. Board members were required to take oaths of office and were considered state employees.

Some boards represented the production of a certain product across the entire state, others simply represented a single county if the production of a certain crop in that county was substantial enough.

Arrangement

Records remain in the original order in which they arrived (somewhat chronologically by board). The records of the specific boards and committees have, however, been listed alphabetically by agricultural product, preceded by a few general files, to aid in the retrieval of records of each particular board. Dates reflect the actual contents of each file, not necessarily the dates written on the file folder, which are frequently inaccurate. Where possible, a basic description of the origins and composition of each board has been provided.

Preferred Citation

(Identify the item), Producer board files, Records, Texas Department of Agriculture. Archives and Information Services Division, Texas State Library and Archives Commission.

Accession Information

Accession number: 2002/084

These records were transferred to the Archives and Information Services Division of the Texas State Library and Archives Commission by the Texas Department of Agriculture on December 17, 2001.

Restrictions on Access

Because of the possibility that portions of these records fall under Public Information Act exceptions including, but not limited to: home addresses, phone numbers, and social security numbers of government employees and officials (Texas Government Code, Section 552.117); and credit card numbers (Texas Government Code, Section 552.136); an archivist must review these records before they can be accessed for research.

Refer to the overall restriction statement for instructions on requesting access through the Texas Attorney General.

Processing Information

Updates to finding aid and accruals added by Nancy Enneking, April 2002

Miscellaneous files

Box

2002/084-2

Contract - Institute of Texan Cultures, 1980-1981

[Note: Regards plans for the National Association of Marketing Officials annual meeting]

Box

2002/084-5

Producer boards, general, 1970, 1990-1991

Legal questions and answers, 1965, 1967, 1970, 1973, 1975, 1977, 1980, 1982-1983

Box

2002/084-8

General correspondence, 1982-1987

General correspondence, 1987-1990

Legislation (old), 1973, 1975-1977, 1979

Old referendum books, 1982, undated

Texas Commodity Referendum Act, questions and answers, 1984

Public meetings, Chapter 227, Senate Bill 260, 61st Legislature, 1971

Box

2002/084-11

General correspondence, 1987-1988

General correspondence, 1988-1989

Box

2002/084-12

General correspondence, 1989-1990

Box

2002/084-16

Instructions for canvassing committee, 1993

Texas Beef Development Taskforce

Box

2002/084-5

Beef check off, 1976

Texas Chili Pepper Referendum

Box

2002/084-1

Chili pepper referendum, 1977, 1987

Texas Citrus Mutual Commodity Board

During 1993, Texas Citrus Mutual petitioned the Texas Department of Agriculture under Texas' "Commodity Check-Off" law (House Bill 457, 60th Legislature as amended by House Bill 764, 61st Legislature) to be certified as the organization to conduct a referendum among citrus producers to determine whether a majority of voters wished to establish a self-assessment program to raise funds to conduct programs of research, disease and insect control, education, and sales promotion relating to citrus products. Certification was granted in May 1993, the referendum was held and passed, and by September 1993 the Texas Citrus Mutual Commodity Board was meeting regularly. The board had nine officers, one-third of whom were elected biennially to serve six-year terms.

Box

2002/084-17

Agendas and postings, 1993-1994

Correspondence, 1992-1994

Elections, 1993, 1995

Financial statements, 1993-1994

Minutes, 1993

Hearing, 1993

Box

2002/084-19

Agendas, 1994-1996

Budget, 1994

Correspondence, 1995

Minutes, 1995

Box

2002/084-20

Agendas, 1996

Proposal summary, 1996

[Unfoldered.]

Budget, 1995

Correspondence, 1996

Box

2002/084-22

Agendas, 1997

Budget, 1996-1997

Correspondence, 1997

Texas Corn Producers Board

During 1977, the Texas Corn Growers Association of Dimmit, Texas petitioned the Texas Department of Agriculture under Texas' "Commodity Check-Off" law (House Bill 457, 60th Legislature as amended by House Bill 764, 61st Legislature) to be certified to conduct a referendum among corn producers to determine whether a majority of voters wished to establish a self-assessment program to raise funds to conduct programs of research, disease and insect control, education, and promotion designed to encourage the profitable production, marketing, and use of corn. Certification was originally granted on April 28, 1977 and a referendum was held on July 29, 1977 but it does not seem to have passed. The association was again certified on December 21, 1979, a second referendum was held on February 27, 1980, and the Texas Corn Producers Board was created. The board consists of nine members, one third of which are elected biennially for six-year terms.

Box

2002/084-4

Petition, hearing and election results, 1976-1977

Hearing, 1979

Meetings, 1980-1987

Biennial elections, 1983-1984, 1986

Election, 1980

Box

2002/084-5

Bond, 1983

Request for budget approval, 1981-1987

Correspondence, 1979-1984

Directors, 1980, 1986

Financial reports, 1983-1988

Minutes, 1982-1987

Box

2002/084-11

Budget, 1988

Correspondence, 1988

Financial report, 1988

Minutes, 1988-1989

Biennial election, 1988

Budget, 1988-1989

Correspondence, 1988-1989

Financial statements, 1988-1989

[Note: Contains credit card account numbers]

Minutes, 1988-1989

Summary of corporate card account, 1988-1989

[Note: Contains credit card account numbers]

Meetings, 1989

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2002/084-12

Agendas/minutes, 1989-1990

Budget, 1989-1990

Correspondence, 1989-1990

Board members, 1989-1990

Minutes, 1989-1990

Meeting, October 19, 1989

Meeting, November 30, 1989

Meeting, February 15, 1990

Financial statement, 1990

Petition and order for 1990 referendum, 1989

Request for public records, 1989-1990

Referendum and election results, 1989-1990

Box

2002/084-13

Agenda, 1989-1992

Aflatoxin conference, 1990-1990

Annual report, 1991

Budget, 1990-1991

Budget, 1989-1992

Correspondence, 1990-1991

Annual reports, financial statements, 1990

Minutes, 1991

Box

2002/084-15

Agenda, 1991-1992

Budget, 1991-1992

Correspondence, 1991-1992

Minutes, 1990-1992

Biennial elections, 1991-1992

Biennial elections, voting districts, 1991-1992

Bob Tarrant, TDA (Texas Department of Agriculture), February 4, 1992

Extra file, May 6, 1992

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Meeting agendas, 1992-1994

Photographs, clippings, pamphlets and brochures, reports, and correspondence, 1992

[Unfoldered.]

Budget, 1991-1993

Correspondence, 1992-1994

Financial statements, 1992-1993

Minutes, 1992-1994

Box

2002/084-18

Agendas, 1994

Budget, 1993-1994

Correspondence, 1992-1994

Minutes, 1994

Biennial election, 1993-1994

Box

2002/084-19

Agendas, 1995

Minutes, 1994-1995

Financial statements, 1995

Box

2002/084-20

Agendas, 1995-1996

Budgets, 1994-1995

Correspondence, 1995-1996

Minutes, 1994-1995

Box

2002/084-22

Agendas, 1996-1997

Budget, 1997-1996

Correspondence, 1997

Financial statements, 1996-1997

TDA (Texas Department of Agriculture), 1996

Kate Dickie, meeting, May 20 and 21, 1997

Mitchell County Producers Board (Cotton)

During 1984, the Mitchell County Pest Management Program of Colorado City, Texas petitioned the Texas Department of Agriculture under Texas' "Commodity Check-Off" law (House Bill 457, 60th Legislature as amended by House Bill 764, 61st Legislature) to be certified as the organization to conduct a referendum among cotton producers to determine whether a majority of voters wished to establish a self-assessment program to raise funds to conduct programs of research, disease and insect control, education, and sales promotion relating to cotton products. Certification was granted on June 1, 1984, but the referendum held on September 7, 1984 did not receive a two-thirds majority and was defeated.

Box

2002/084-9

Correspondence, 1984

Petition for certification, 1984

[Unfoldered.]

Legal notice, 1984

Official ballot and other election materials, 1984

Election results, 1984

Mitchell and Scurry Counties, 1982-1983

Schleicher County Cotton Producers Board

During 1989, the Schleicher County Cotton Association petitioned the Texas Department of Agriculture under Texas' "Commodity Check-Off" law (House Bill 457, 60th Legislature as amended by House Bill 764, 61st Legislature) to be certified as the organization to conduct a referendum among Schleicher County cotton producers to determine whether a majority of voters wished to establish a self-assessment program to raise funds to conduct programs of research, disease and insect control, education, and sales promotion relating to cotton. Certification was granted, the referendum was held and passed in 1989, and a Schleicher County Cotton Producers Board was created. The board had six officers, one-third of whom were elected biennially to serve six-year terms.

Box

2002/084-17

Agendas, postings, 1991-1994

Budget, 1992-1994

Correspondence, 1993-1994

Financial reports, 1994

Minutes, 1992-1994

Box

2002/084-21

Petition for certification, 1988

Board members, 1989

Biennial election, 1991

Collection efforts, 1989-1990

Budget requests, 1989-1991

Correspondence, 1989, 1992

Referendum and results, 1989

Meetings and minutes, 1989-1992

Public hearing, 1988-1989

General information, 1990-1991

Certificates, 1991

Agendas, 1995

Correspondence, 1995

Budgets, 1994-1995

Financial statements, 1994-1995

Referendum, 1995

Scurry County Cotton Producers Board

During 1984, the Scurry County Cotton Producers Association petitioned the Texas Department of Agriculture under Texas' "Commodity Check-Off" law (House Bill 457, 60th Legislature as amended by House Bill 764, 61st Legislature) to be certified as the organization to conduct a referendum among Scurry County cotton producers to determine whether a majority of voters wished to establish a self-assessment program to raise funds to conduct programs of research, disease and insect control, education, and sales promotion relating to cotton. Certification was granted, the referendum was held and passed in September 1984, and the Scurry County Cotton Producers Board was created. The board had 12 officers, one-third of whom were elected biennially to serve six-year terms.

Box

2002/084-5

Annual report, 1985-1987

Biennial elections, 1986, 1988

Request for budget approval, 1985-1986

By-laws, undated

Correspondence, 1984, 1987

Directors, 1984, 1986

Election results, 1984

Legal notice, 1984

Official ballot, 1984

Loose petition for certification, 1984

Meetings and minutes, 1984-1987

Box

2002/084-11

Agendas, 1988

Budget, financial statement, 1987-1988

Correspondence, 1987-1988

Agendas, 1988-1989

Correspondence, 1988-1989

Box

2002/084-12

Agendas, 1989-1990

Biennial election, 1990

Budget, 1989

Box

2002/084-13

Agendas, 1990-1991

Budget, 1990

Financial statement, 1990

Postings, 1990-1991

Box

2002/084-15

Agendas, 1991-1992

Budget, 1991

Correspondence, 1991

Box

2002/084-17

Agendas and postings, 1992-1993

Budget, 1993

Correspondence, 1993

Biennial election, 1992-1993

Financial reports, 1992-1993

Minutes, 1992-1993

Box

2002/084-18

Agendas, 1994

Correspondence, 1993-1994

Minutes, 1994

Box

2002/084-20

Agendas, 1995-1997

Budget, 1994-1996

Financial statement, 1994

South Texas Cotton and Grain Association

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2002/084-2

South Texas Cotton and Grain Association, Inc., 1974

Southern Rolling Plains Cotton Producers Board

During 1989, the Southern Rolling Plains Cotton Producers Association petitioned the Texas Department of Agriculture under Texas' "Commodity Check-Off" law (House Bill 457, 60th Legislature as amended by House Bill 764, 61st Legislature) to be certified as the organization to conduct a referendum among regional cotton producers to determine whether a majority of voters wished to establish a self-assessment program to raise funds to conduct programs of research, disease and insect control, education, and sales promotion relating to cotton. Certification was granted, the referendum was held and passed on July 12, 1989, and the Southern Rolling Plains Cotton Producers Board was created. The board had nine officers, one-third of whom were elected biennially to serve six-year terms.

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2002/084-14

Referendum and results, 1989

Organizational meeting, 1989

Biennial election, 1991

Annual reports, 1990-1992

Board members, 1989, 1991

Budget, 1990-1992

By-laws, 1991

Correspondence and miscellaneous, 1989-1992

General files, 1989-1991
[2 folders]

Meetings and minutes, 1989-1992

Newsletter, 1992

Southern Rolling Plains Cotton Producers Board, 1992-1993

Petition for certification, 1989

Questionnaire, (1989?)

Texas Grain Sorghum Producers Board

During 1969, the Grain Sorghum Producers Association of Lubbock, Texas petitioned the Texas Department of Agriculture under Texas' "Commodity Check-Off" law (House Bill 457, 60th Legislature as amended by House Bill 764, 61st Legislature) to be certified to conduct a referendum among grain sorghum producers to determine whether a majority of voters wished to establish a self-assessment program to raise funds to conduct programs of research, disease and insect control, education, and promotion designed to encourage the profitable production, marketing, and use of grain sorghum. Certification was granted, the referendum was held and passed on October 6, 1969, and the Texas Grain Sorghum Producers Board was created. The board consists of 12 members, four of which are elected biennially for six-year terms, and employs an executive director, research director, fieldman, and two secretaries.

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2002/084-1

Minutes, 1972-1983

Meetings, 1979-1984

Violations, 1976-1978

Bond, 1969, 1972, 1975, 1978, 1981, 1984

Legal notice, 1969-1971

Legal, re: referendum law, 1969, 1979

Association, correspondence, 1969-1970, 1974

Requests for pubic records, 1985, 1987

Correspondence, 1969-1984

Assessment and exemption forms, 1976-1983

Public hearing, 1969

Official ballot, 1969, 1981

Colen Grain v. Texas Grain Sorghum Producers Board, 1969-1975

Biennial elections, 1971-1983

Expenditure request, 1969-1982

Newsletters, 1979-1980

[Unfoldered.]

Speaker, Arnold Paulson, 1971-1972

Proceedings of the 1984 Conference on Genetic Contaminants in Hybrid Sorghum, 1984

[Unfoldered.]

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2002/084-4

Election results, 1969

Board meetings, 1985-1987

Board correspondence, 1985-1987

Board minutes, 1984-1987

Nomination form, biennial election, 1985

Election, 1987:

Correspondence

Press releases and clippings

Ballots and distribution of

Nomination form and nominees

Legal notices

Redistricting request and approval

Referendum activities, 1985

Meeting, Hyatt Regency, Dallas-Fort Worth Airport, 1987

Plan for district representation, 1987

Election results, 1985

Referendums notebook, 1985

[Unfoldered.]

Petition to expand territory, 1985

Expansion request, legal notice, press release, 1985

Budgets, 1983-1987

Request for certification, 1969

Box

2002/084-5

Directors (oaths of office, etc.), 1969, 1971, 1973, 1975, 1977, 1983, 1987

Box

2002/084-8

Annual and fiscal reports and newsletters, 1971-1972, 1974-1984, 1986-1987

[Unfoldered.]

Box

2002/084-11

Agendas, 1988

Minutes, 1988

Correspondence, 1987-1988

Annual report, 1987-1988

Meeting, Hilton Palacio del Rio, San Antonio, Texas, 1988

Meeting, Best Western, Weslaco, Texas, 1988

Meeting, Hyatt Regency, DFW (Dallas-Fort Worth), Dallas, Texas, 1988

Agendas, 1989

Biennial election, 1989

New board members, 1989

proposed budget, 1988

[Unfoldered.]

Correspondence, 1988-1989

Minutes, 1988-1989

Annual report, 1989

[Unfoldered.]

Meeting, Hyatt Regency, DFW (Dallas-Fort Worth), Dallas, Texas, January 24, 1989

Meeting, Holiday Inn--Brook Hollow, Dallas, Texas, April 25, 1989

Wyndham Hotel, Corpus Christi, Texas, June 6, 1989

Meeting, Dallas, Texas, August 15, 1989

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Agendas, 1989-1990

Budget, 1988-1989

Correspondence, 1989-1990

Minutes, 1989-1990

Expenditure request (budget), 1989-1990

Annual report, 1989-1990

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2002/084-13

Agendas, 1990-1991

Budget, 1990-1991

Correspondence, 1990-1991

Minutes, 1990-1991

Annual report, 1990-1991

[Unfoldered.]

Biennial election, 1991

Meeting, Fort Worth Hilton, Fort Worth, Texas, January 30-31, 1991

Meeting, DFW/Marriott, August 15-16, 1991

Grain sorghum, 1991

Box

2002/084-15

Budget, 1991-1992

Budget, 1992

Correspondence, 1992

Minutes, 1991-1992

Grain sorghum (annual report), 1992

Meeting, Corpus Christi Bayfront Marriott, December 11-12, 1991

Meeting, Le Baron Hotel, Dallas, Texas, August 10, 1992

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2002/084-17

Meeting agendas, 1992-1994

Budget, 1992-1994

Correspondence, 1992-1994

Minutes, 1993

Meeting materials and financial statements, 1992-1994

[Unfoldered.]

Elections, 1993

Box

2002/084-18

Agendas, 1993-1994

Budget, 1993

Correspondence, 1993-1994

Annual report, 1994

[Unfoldered.]

Box

2002/084-19

Agendas, 1994-1995

Budget, 1994-1995

Correspondence, 1994-1995

Minutes, 1995-1996

Annual report, 1994-1995

Box

2002/084-20

Agendas, 1995-1996

Budget, 1995-1996

Correspondence, 1995

Annual reports, 1995-1996

Box

2002/084-22

Annual report, 1996-1997

Agendas, 1997

Budget, 1997

Correspondence, 1997-1998

Lubbock, December 16-17, 1996

Texas Mohair Producers Board

In 1975, the Mohair Council of America of San Angelo, Texas petitioned the Texas Department of Agriculture under Texas' "Commodity Check-Off" law (House Bill 457, 60th Legislature as amended by House Bill 764, 61st Legislature) to be certified to conduct a referendum among mohair producers to determine whether a majority of voters wished to establish a self-assessment program to raise funds to conduct programs of research, disease and insect control, education, and promotion designed to encourage the profitable production, marketing, and use of mohair . Certification was granted on October 29, 1975, the referendum was held and passed on February 10, 1976, and the Texas Mohair Producers Board was created. The board was comprised of 12 members, one-third of whom were elected biennially for six-year terms. In 1976 the board entered into a contractual agreement with the Mohair Council of America based in San Angelo, Texas, to have the council implement a number of the purposes for which the board was created.

Box

2002/084-10

Board and Council press releases, 1975-1982

Agreement, Board v. Council, 1976

Council, annual report, 1977, 1981-1982, 1984

Council, general membership meeting, 1977-1985

Council correspondence, 1974-1975, 1978-1981, 1983

Council expenditure request, 1978, 1981

Council market development trips, 1978-1981

Board meetings, 1976-1982

Board organizational meeting, 1966, 1976

Board minutes, 1976-1987

Board members oaths, 1976-1986

Mohair referendum, 1974-1975

Board expenditure request, 1974-1987

Board correspondence, 1973-1976, 1979, 1981-1984, 1988

Board assessment forms, 1976

Board bond, 1976

Board official ballot, 1976-1982

Board legal notice, 1976-1982, 1988

Board public hearing, 1975

Board biennial election, 1976-1986

Board annual report and audit, 1976-1986

Council board of directors meeting and minutes, 1976-1981, 1984-1987

Council executive committee meeting, 1975-1987

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2002/084-11

Agendas, 1987-1988

Budget, 1988

Box

2002/084-19

Reactivated, 1976, 1978, 1981, 1984-1996

Biennial election, 1987-1988

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2002/084-22

Agendas, 1996-1997

Budget, 1996

Correspondence, 1996-1997

Meeting books, 1997

Texas Peanut Producers Association

In 1969, the Southwestern Peanut Growers' Association of Gorman, Texas (chartered as a non-profit corporation in 1937) became the first producer organization to petition the Texas Department of Agriculture under Texas' "Commodity Check-Off" law (House Bill 457, 60th Legislature as amended by House Bill 764, 61st Legislature) to be certified to conduct a referendum among peanut producers to determine whether a majority of voters wished to establish a self-assessment program to raise funds to conduct programs of research, disease and insect control, education, and promotion designed to encourage the profitable production, marketing, and use of peanut products. Certification was granted on July 16, 1969, the referendum was held and passed in September 24, 1969, and the Texas Peanut Producers Board was created. The board was comprised of nine members, one-third of whom were elected biennially for six-year terms.

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2002/084-3

Exemption and assessment forms, 1975, 1983

[Note: Includes social security numbers]

National Peanut Growers Group, 1976

Legal, Texas Peanut (Board) v. USDA (US Department of Agriculture), 1977-1980

Peanut Marketing Cooperative Study Committee, 1979

Financial annual reports, 1970-1983

[Unfoldered.]

Meetings, 1976-1983

Biennial elections, 1971-1972, 1974, 1976-1980, 1982, 1984

Public hearing, 1969

Legal notice, 1969

Election results, 1969

Organizational meeting, 1969

Bond, 1969-1981

Agreement, Texas Peanut Producers Board and Texas Peanut Growers Association, 1979

Correspondence, 1969-1984

Annual/financial reports, 1984, 1986-1987

Press releases, 1969-1990

Peanut research projects, 1978

Peanut Research and Education Review for the Texas Peanut Producers Board, 1979

[Unfoldered.]

Meetings, 1983-1987

Referendum and election (assessment rate increase), 1986

Tonnage reports, 1985, 1987

Expenditure request, 1985-1987

Request for certification, 1969

Minutes, 1976-1987

Box

2002/084-5

Legal brief, 1980

[Unfoldered.]

Elected members, 1969, 1973-1974, 1976-1978, 1986

Minutes, 1986-1987

Box

2002/084-11

Agendas, 1988

Budget, 1988

Financial statements, 1988

Minutes, 1988

Biennial election, 1988

Marketing agreement, 1988

Agendas, 1988-1989

Budget, 1988-1990

Correspondence, 1988-1989

Minutes, 1988-1989

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2002/084-12

Agendas, 1989-1990

Budget, 1989-1990

Correspondence, 1989-1990

Financial statement, 1990

Minutes, 1989-1990

Referendum and election, 1990

Meeting, Austin, Texas, March 22, 1990, , (1989-1991)

Peanut Research and Education Review for the Texas Peanut Producers' Board, 1990

[Unfoldered.]

Box

2002/084-13

Agendas, 1990-1991

Budget, 1990-1991

Correspondence, 1989-1991

Minutes, 1990-1991

Peanut Research and Education Review for the Texas Peanut Producers' Board, 1991

[Unfoldered.]

Meeting agenda, Austin, Texas, December 17, 1990

Meeting agenda, College Station, Texas, March 27, 1991

Box

2002/084-15

Agendas, 1991-1992

Budget, 1991-1992

Correspondence, 1991-1992

Financial statement, 1992

Minutes, 1991-1992

Box

2002/084-17

Postings, agenda, 1992-1994

Board meeting agenda, San Antonio, Texas, July 29, 1993

Budget, 1992-1993

Correspondence, 1993-1994

Minutes, 1992, 1994

Board meeting agenda, Lubbock, Texas, December 14, 1993

Promotional, 1974, 1979, undated

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2002/084-18

Agendas, 1993-1994

Correspondence, 1994

Minutes, 1993

Board meeting agenda, Austin, Texas, March 25, 1994

Board meeting agenda, Fort Worth, Texas, June 30, 1994

Board meeting agenda, Dallas, Texas, December 12, 1994

Box

2002/084-19

Agendas, 1994-1995

Budget, 1994-1996

Minutes, 1994-1995

Box

2002/084-20

Agendas, 1995-1996

Board meeting agenda, January 16, 1996

Budget, 1996

Financial statements, 1995-1996

Minutes, 1996

Box

2002/084-22

Agendas, 1996-1997

Budget, 1997

Minutes, 1996-1997

Meeting, February 27, 1997

Public relations and meeting packets, 1997

[Unfoldered.]

Texas Pecan Producers Board

During 1972, the Texas Pecan Growers Association of College Station, Texas petitioned the Texas Department of Agriculture under Texas' "Commodity Check-Off" law (House Bill 457, 60th Legislature as amended by House Bill 764, 61st Legislature) to be certified to conduct a referendum among pecan producers to determine whether a majority of voters wished to establish a self-assessment program to raise funds to conduct programs of research, disease and insect control, education, and promotion designed to encourage the profitable production, marketing, and use of pecan products. Certification was granted on June 15, 1972, the referendum was held and passed in October 1972, and the Texas Pecan Producers Board was created. The board was comprised of 12 members, four of which were elected biennially for six-year terms. In July 1980 the members of the Pecan Board decided to dissolve the board and transfer the remaining funds to the Texas Pecan Growers Association, which would continue to support the goals of the board.

Box

2002/084-2

Correspondence, 1972-1980

Request for certification, 1971-1972, 1976

Assessment forms, 1972-1976

Elections, 1972-1976

Annual report, 1972-1979

Expenditure request, 1973-1980

Members, 1972-1974

Meetings, 1972-1977

Texas Pork Producers Board

During 1974, the Texas Pork Producers Association (originally the Texas Swine Breeders Organization) of Sherman, Texas petitioned the Texas Department of Agriculture under Texas' "Commodity Check-Off" law (House Bill 457, 60th Legislature as amended by House Bill 764, 61st Legislature) to be certified as the organization to conduct a referendum among pork producers to determine whether a majority of voters wished to establish a self-assessment program to raise funds to conduct programs of research, disease and insect control, education, and sales promotion relating to pork products. Certification was granted on February 20, 1974, the referendum was held and passed May 14, 1974, and the Texas Pork Producers Board was created. The board had fifteen officers, one-third of whom were elected biennially to serve six-year terms.

Box

2002/084-9

Press releases, 1974-1989

Pork Board list of processors and letters regarding collections, 1985

Dan Berdoll, undated

L.A. Berend, undated

Floyd Borchardt, 1974, 1980

Alton Calvez, undated

John Carroll, Jr., 1974, 1976

John Fair, 1976

Harold Fritts, 1974, 1976

Parker R. George, 1974, 1978

David Graf, undated

Don Gray, 1974

Monte Griffin, 1976, undated

Oscar Hahn, 1974

Ken Horton (empty)

Jerry Jones, undated

Donald Jordan, undated

Russell S. Lampman, 1978

T. Euel Liner, 1974

Elmer McLaughlin, 1974, 1980

Milton Morrow, 1976

Mack B. Norris, 1974, 1978

Donald Osburn, 1974

Donald Peters, 1974

Calvin Rinn, 1974, 1976

Harvey Smith, 1974, 1978

Sam Sparger, 1974

Fred Woodley, 1974-1978

Annual report, 1979-1987

Internal audit report, 1978-1981

Legal notice, 1974-1980

Assessment forms, undated

Bond (empty)

Biennial elections, 1976-1986

Official ballots, 1974-1986

Public hearing, 1974

Legal matters, 1974-1976

Contract, Texas Pork Producers Board and Texas Pork Producers Association, Inc., 1979

Election results, 1974

Organizational meeting, 1974

Referendum, assessment rate change, 1985

Correspondence, 1974-1984, 1988

Minutes and meetings, 1973-1988

Expenditure request, 1974-1988

Texas Rice Producers Board

During 1987, the Texas Rice Council and the Texas Rice Research Foundation petitioned the Texas Department of Agriculture under Texas' "Commodity Check-Off" law (House Bill 457, 60th Legislature as amended by House Bill 764, 61st Legislature) to be certified as the organizations to conduct a referendum among rice producers to determine whether a majority of voters wished to establish a self-assessment program to raise funds to conduct programs of research, disease and insect control, education, and sales promotion relating to rice. Certification was granted, the referendum was held and passed on July 31, 1987, and the Texas Rice Producers Board was created. The board had 12 officers, one-third of whom were elected biennially to serve six-year terms.

Box

2002/084-4

By-laws, (1987)

Referendum and results, 1987

Minutes, 1987

Public hearing, 1987

Box

2002/084-5

Elected members, 1987

Box

2002/084-11

Budget, 1987

Press releases, correspondence, 1987-1988

Meetings, minutes, 1987-1988

Biennial election, 1989

Budget, 1989

Financial statements, 1988-1989

Meetings, minutes, 1988-1989

Press releases, correspondence, 1988

Box

2002/084-12

Budget, 1989

Financial statements, 1989-1990

Meetings, minutes, 1989-1990

Press releases, correspondence, 1989-1990

Box

2002/084-13

Budget, 1989-1990

Financial statements, 1990-1991

Meetings, minutes, 1990-1991

Press releases, correspondence, 1990-1991

Biennial election, 1991

Box

2002/084-15

Budget, 1991

Meetings, minutes, 1991-1992

Financial statement, 1991-1992

Reports, 1992

Press releases, correspondence, 1991-1992

General information, 1990-1991

Box

2002/084-16

Postings, agenda, 1993-1993

Budget, 1992-1993

Correspondence, 1992-1993

Financial statements, 1992-1993

Minutes, 1992-1993

Biennial elections, 1993

Box

2002/084-18

Agendas, 1993-1994

Budget, 1994

Correspondence, 1994

Financial statement, 1993-1994

Minutes, 1993-1994

Box

2002/084-19

Agendas, 1994-1995

Correspondence, 1994-1995

Budget, 1994

Financial statements, 1994-1995

Minutes, 1996

Minutes, 1994

Box

2002/084-20

Agendas, 1995-1996

Box

2002/084-22

Request for certification, 1987
[includes 1 audiocassette]

Agendas, 1996-1997

Budget, 1996-1997

Correspondence, 1996-1997

Minutes, 1997

Texas Sheep and Goat Producers Board

During 1972, the Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers Association of San Angelo, Texas petitioned the Texas Department of Agriculture under Texas' "Commodity Check-Off" law (House Bill 457, 60th Legislature as amended by House Bill 764, 61st Legislature) to be certified to conduct a referendum among sheep and goat raisers to determine whether a majority of voters wished to establish a self-assessments program to raise funds to conduct programs of research, disease and predator control, education, and promotion designed to encourage the profitable production, marketing, and use of sheep and goat products. Certification was granted on January 7, 1972 and the referendum was held but failed to passed in March 1972. A second referendum, however, appears to have been successfully passed in November 1992, and by early 1993 the nine member Texas Sheep and Goat Producers Board was holding meetings and developing bylaws.

Box

2002/084-2

Public hearing transcript, 1972

[Unfoldered.]

Legal notice, 1972

Educational meeting, 1971-1972

Official ballot, 1972

Election results, 1972

Request for certification, 1971-1972

Public hearing, 1972

Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers Association v. Sierra Club, 1972-1973

Correspondence, 1971-1972

Box

2002/084-5

Sheep and Goat Raisers Association, 1971-1972

Box

2002/084-16

Agendas, 1992-1993

Budget, 1993

Correspondence, 1993

Minutes, 1993

Meeting, December 16, 1993

By-laws, 1993

Oaths of office, 1992

Box

2002/084-18

Agendas, 1993-1994

Budget, 1993-1994

Financial statement, 1994

Minutes, 1994

Meetings:

January 18, 1994

February 25, 1994

April 8, 1994

May 4, (1994)

San Angelo, May 25, 1994

July 14, 1994

August 16, 1994

TS&GRA (Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers Association) Seminar, Kerrville, Texas, July 14, 1994

[Unfoldered.]

Box

2002/084-19

Agendas, 1994-1995

Budgets, 1994-1995

Correspondence, 1995

Financial statement, 1995

Minutes, 1995

Box

2002/084-20

Agendas, 1996

Budget, 1995

Correspondence, 1996

Box

2002/084-22

Agendas, 1987-1988

Budget, 1997

Correspondence, 1997-1998

Financial statements, 1996-1997

Minutes, 1997-1998

Meeting, February 19, 1997

Meeting, April 9, 1997

Meeting, June 11, 1997

Texas Soybean Producers Board

The Texas Soybean Association, an affiliate of the American Soybean Association, was chartered in Texas as a non-profit organization in 1967 for the purpose of functioning to assist programs supporting research, education, and market promotion for soybeans. During 1969-1970, the organization petitioned the Texas Department of Agriculture under Texas' "Commodity Check-Off" law (House Bill 457, 60th Legislature as amended by House Bill 764, 61st Legislature) to be certified as the organization to conduct a referendum among soybean producers to determine whether a majority of voters wished to establish a self-assessment program to raise funds to conduct programs of research, disease and insect control, education, and sales promotion relating to soybeans. Certification was granted on July 20, 1970, the referendum was held and passed, and the Texas Soybean Producers Board was created. The board had nine officers, three of which were elected biennially to serve six-year terms. In 1984, due to financial difficulties, the board asked permission of TDA to reorganize the program by entering into a one-year, potentially renewable, contractual agreement with the American Soybean Association. Independent records of this board do not seem to appear again in TDA records until the 1992-1993 fiscal year.

Box

2002/084-1

Meetings and minutes, 1983-1987

Texas Soybean Association, second request for certification, 1970

Minutes, 1987

[Unfoldered.]

Minutes, 1971-1983

Annual report, 1972-1984

Research, 1973, 1983

Biennial elections, 1971-1984

Reports and financial statements, 1986-1987

[Unfoldered.]

Meeting, February 7, 1985

Soybean Producers Association, original request for certification, 1969-1970

Expenditure request, 1971-1991

Bond, 1970, 1984

Assessment forms, 1975-1976

Legal notices, 1970, 1980, 1984

Correspondence and miscellaneous, 1969-1984

Public hearing, 1969

Election results, 1970, 1976

Box

2002/084-16

Agenda, 1992-1994

Budget, 1992-1993

Correspondence, 1992

Financial statements, 1992

Minutes, 1991-1993

Box

2002/084-18

Agendas, 1993

Budget, 1993

Correspondence, 1993

Financial statement, 1993-1994

Box

2002/084-21

Correspondence, 1985-1992

Directors, 1972, 1974, 1976, 1980, 1990

Press releases, 1979-1982, 1989

Annual report, 1985-1986

Biennial elections, 1986-1990

Referendum election, 1990-1992

General information, 1989-1991
[2 wallets]

Annual reports:

1987-1988

1989

1990

1990-1991, 1994-1996

1996-1997

Texas Soybean Producers, 1989

Agendas:

1990

1990-1991

1991-1992

1997

Financial statements, 1994-1996

Minutes:

1990

1990-1991

1995

Budget, 1997

Meeting, March 27, 1992

Meeting, August 24, 1995

Correspondence, 1996-1997

Agendas, 1994-1996

Correspondence, 1994-1997

Texas Wintergarden Spinach Producers Board

During 1995, the Texas Vegetable Association, established in 1977 to support vegetable research and educational programs and to represent the interests and needs of vegetable producers, petitioned the Texas Department of Agriculture under Texas' "Commodity Check-Off" law (House Bill 457, 60th Legislature as amended by House Bill 764, 61st Legislature) to be certified as the organization to conduct a referendum among spinach producers in the Winter Garden area to determine whether a majority of voters wished to establish a self-assessment program to raise funds to conduct programs of research, disease and insect control, education, and sales promotion relating to spinach. Certification was granted during the summer of 1995, the referendum was held and passed, and the Texas Wintergarden Spinach Producers Board held its organizational meeting in October of that year. The board had six officers, one-third of whom were elected biennially to serve six year terms.

Box

2002/084-20

Agenda, 1995-1996

Budget, 1995-1996

Minutes, undated

[Empty folder.]

Public hearing, 1995
[includes 1 audiotape]

Box

2002/084-22

Agendas, 1996-1997

Budget, 1996

Correspondence, 1997

Minutes, 1996

Texas Turkey Producers Board

During 1970, the Texas Turkey Federation of Bryan, Texas petitioned the Texas Department of Agriculture under Texas' "Commodity Check-Off" law (House Bill 457, 60th Legislature as amended by House Bill 764, 61st Legislature) to be certified to conduct a referendum among turkey producers to determine whether a majority of voters wished to establish a self-assessment program to raise funds to conduct programs of research, disease and insect control, education, and promotion designed to encourage the profitable production, marketing, and use of turkey products. Certification was granted, the referendum was held and passed on July 28, 1970, and the Texas Turkey Producers Board was created. The board was originally composed of 15 board members (gradually decreasing), one third of which were to be elected biennially for terms of six-years. In 1983 the Texas turkey producers voted to discontinue operation of the Texas Turkey Producers Board, its operations were privatized and returned to the Texas Turkey Federation. The Texas Poultry Federation and the Texas Turkey Federation (and Texas Turkey Producers Board) were closely affiliated organizations, in some cases the letterhead of both organizations seems to have been used interchangeably.

Box

2002/084-2

Meetings, 1971-1982

Members, 1970-1980

Correspondence, 1970-1983

Press releases, 1970, 1980

Annual report, 1971-1982

Biennial election, 1972-1982

Request for budget approval, 1975-1983

Assessment and exemption forms, undated

Texas Poultry Federation, correspondence, 1970-1980

Texas Poultry Federation newsletters, 1982-1983

Texas Poultry Federation request for certification, 1969-1970, 1976

[Note: File contains the Texas Turkey Federation's request for certification]

Texas Poultry Federation elections, 1970, 1976

[Note: File contains the Texas Turkey Federation's election results]

Texas Wheat Producers Board

During 1971, the Texas Wheat Producers Association petitioned the Texas Department of Agriculture under Texas' "Commodity Check-Off" law (House Bill 457, 60th Legislature as amended by House Bill 764, 61st Legislature) to be certified to conduct a referendum among wheat producers to determine whether a majority of voters wished to establish a self-assessment program to raise funds to conduct programs of research, disease and insect control, education, and promotion designed to encourage the profitable production, marketing, and use of wheat. Certification was granted, the referendum was held and passed on May 11, 1971, and the Texas Wheat Producers Board was created. The board was composed of nine board members (later increased to 15), one third of whom were to be elected biennially for terms of six-years.

Box

2002/084-5

Press releases, 1978-1988

Legal notice, 1971, 1981

Correspondence, 1984

Board members, 1985-1986

Certificates for new members, 1971, 1973, 1975, 1978

Box

2002/084-6

Referendum, 1985

Meeting handouts, 1984-1987
[1 wallet]

Annual reports/financial, 1972-1987
[1 wallet]

Meetings, 1971-1976
[1 wallet]

Meetings, 1977-1986
[1 wallet]

Correspondence, 1971-1983

Assessment forms and notices, 1983

Budget materials, 1971-1983

[Unfoldered.]

Biennial elections, 1971-1983

Budget materials, 1969-1984

[Unfoldered.]

Request for certification, 1971

Public hearing, 1971

Election results, 1971

Box

2002/084-7

Bond, 1972

Texas Wheat Producers Association v. Crabtree, 1971-1972

Minutes, 1980-1987

Legal, 1971, 1973, 1976, 1980

Legal notice, ballot (1985 expansion), 1985

Petition to increase territory, 1984-1985

NAWG (National Association of Wheat Growers) and WWA (Western Wheat Association), 1978

Trade teams, 1977-1978

Texas Wheat Association v. Lance, 1971-1973

Expenditure request, 1981-1988

Official ballot, 1971

Biennial election results, 1985

Biennial election, 1987

Requests for public records, 1985-1989

Box

2002/084-11

Financial report, 1987-1988

Statement of assets, 1988

[Unfoldered.]

Minutes, 1987

Meeting, 1988

Biennial election, 1988-1989

Budget, 1988

Correspondence, 1988

Minutes, 1988-1989

Financial statement, 1988-1990

Meeting, February 14-15, 1989

Meeting, May 2-3, 1989

Meeting, August 1-2, 1989

Box

2002/084-12

Budget, 1989

Correspondence, 1989-1990

Financial statement, 1989-1990

Minutes, 1989-1990

Box

2002/084-13

Biennial election, 1991

Budget, 1990

Correspondence, 1990-1991

Financial statement, 1991

Financial statements, 1990-1991

[Unfoldered.]

Minutes, 1990

Box

2002/084-15

Budget, reports, 1991-1993

[Note: Contains credit card account numbers]

Correspondence, 1991-1992

Meeting, Amarillo, Texas, May 5-6, 1992

Box

2002/084-16

Agendas, postings, 1993

Budget, 1992-1993

Biennial election, 1993

Correspondence, 1992-1993

Financial reports, 1992-1993

Minutes, 1992-1994

Certificates, oaths, 1993

Meeting, December 1, 1993

Untitled, 1992-1993

Untitled, 1993

Financial statements, 1992-1993

[Unfoldered.]

Research proposals, 1994

Research proposals, 1993

Untitled, 1993

Box

2002/084-18

Agendas, 1993-1994

Budget, 1994

Correspondence, 1993

Minutes, 1993

Financial statement, 1994

[Empty folder.]

Meeting, Lubbock, May 3-4, 1994

Financial statement, 1994

[Unfoldered.]

Meeting, May 2-3, 1994

Meeting, Amarillo, August 23-24, 1994

Financial statement, 1994

[Unfoldered.]

Untitled purple folder, 1994-1995

Untitled green folder, 1994

Untitled pink meeting folder, 1995

Box

2002/084-19

Agendas, 1994-1995

Budget, 1994-1996

Correspondence, 1994-1995

Minutes, 1994-1995

Box

2002/084-20

Agendas, 1995-1996

Correspondence, 1995-1996

Financial statements, 1995-1996

[Unfoldered.]

Box

2002/084-22

Agendas, 1996-1997

Budget, 1996-1997

Correspondence, 1996-1997

Financial statements

[Empty folder.]

Meeting, December 4, 1996

Meeting, March 26-27, 1997

Reports, 1951-1990,
14.5 cubic ft.

The Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) promotes production agriculture, consumer protection, economic development and healthy living. The series comprises reports, correspondence, memoranda, Attorney General opinions, and worksheets compiled by TDA to document both daily and/or weekly market reports on a variety of Texas commodities from 1951 to 1990 and biennial budget requests, working papers, and cost savings/revenue enhancement plan records from 1969 and 1985 to 1988. The market reports document the daily demand in Texas for each commodity, the weight, sex, size, grade, and quality of the commodity the processors were selecting, the price being paid, any relevant USDA (U.S. Department of Agriculture) announcements or releases, and, occasionally, export/shipping statistics and weather reports. For comparison, the reports also include the status of that commodity in other regional markets as the information was made available by leased wire services. Produce covered by the reports includes turkeys, eggs, chickens, rice, fruits and vegetables, grains, watermelon, grain sorghum, and pecans.

Arrangement

These records remain in the order in which they arrived. The budget reports, listed first, are roughly in order by fiscal year and remain in the order received. The market reports have been intellectually arranged roughly by type of commodity. Note that in some cases the titles of reports are very similar, if not identical, but the compiled reports do contain different market reports.

Preferred Citation

(Identify the item), Reports, Texas Department of Agriculture records. Archives and Information Services Division, Texas State Library and Archives Commission.

Accession Information

Accession numbers: 1997/048, 2002/084

These records were transferred to the Archives and Information Services Division of the Texas State Library and Archives Commission by the Texas Department of Agriculture on December 9, 1996 and December 17, 2001.

Restrictions on Access

None.

Processing Information

Updates to finding aid and accruals added by Lisa M. Hendricks, March 1997

Updates to finding aid and accruals added by Nancy Enneking, April 2002

Budget reports

Box

1997/048-6

Liability Insurance Information and Research, FY 1988, 1969-1987

Operating Budget, FY 1988, 1987

Performance Funds and Management Report, FY 1988, April 1988 and November 1988

Senate Bill 1189 - FY 1988, Performance Measures, 1987

Budget Balance Request, Expenditure Reports, 1987-1988

Proposed Payroll Adjustment, FY 1988, 1987-1988

Recodes, FY 1988, 1988-1989

Spending Analysis, 1986-1987

Cost Analysis - Weights and Measures, FY 1987-FY 1988, 1988

End of Year Recodes, FY 1988, 1988

Fee Revenue/Rates Information, 1985-1987

Aflatoxin Lab Information, 1988

Cost Center Transfers, FY 1988, 1988

Poultry and Egg

Box

2002/084-28

Market news, October-November 1951

Market news, December 1951

Daily turkey reports:

1952

1953

1954

Poultry and eggs:

1952

1953

1954

1955

1956

1957

Box

2002/084-30

1958

1959

1960

1961

1963

Unlabeled file (egg prices), 1963-1965

1964

1965

Box

2002/084-32

1966

1967

February-August, 1968

September-December, 1968

January-June, 1969

June-October, 1969

November-December, 1969

January-May, 1970

June-December, 1970

January-August, 1971

September-December, 1971

1972

Box

2002/084-37

1973

1974

1975

1976

1977

1978

1979

1980

1981

1982

1983

Rice

Box

2002/084-29

Daily rice market report, 1952

Weekly rice market review, 1952

Daily rice reports, 1953

Rice reports, 1953

Weekly rice reports, 1953

Weekly rice reports, 1954

Rice reports, 1954

Weekly rice, 1 set, 1955

Weekly rice reports, 1955

Rough rice reports, 1955

Daily rice, August-November, 1965

Daily rice reports, 1957

Weekly rice, 1957

Weekly rice reports, 1985

Rough rice reports, 1958

Weekly rice reports, 1959

Rough rice reports, 1959

Rice market news, 1960

Rough rice reports, 1960

Seasonal rough rice, 1961

[Includes two copies of the reports.]

Rice market news, 1961

Seasonal rough rice, 1962

Weekly rice market news, 1962

Box

2002/084-39

Seasonal rough rice, 1963

Weekly rice market news, 1963

Rice market news, 1964

Seasonal rough rice, 1964

Seasonal rough rice, 1964 (sic) (1965)

Daily rough rice, 1966

Rice market news, 1967

Rice, 1968

Rice report, 1970

Monthly rice, 1971-1972

Texas rice review, 1973

Rice market news, 1973

[Unfoldered.]

Texas rice review/report:

1974

1975

1976

1977

1978

1979

1980

1981

1982

1983

1984

1985

1986

Rice situation and outlook reports, 1986

[Unfoldered.]

Box

2002/084-41

Rice, 1987

TexRice:

1988

1989

1990

Fruits and Vegetables

Box

2002/084-31

Market reports:

1952

1953

1954

1955

1956

1957

1958

1959

1960

1961

1962

1963

1964

1965

1966

[Note: 1967 thru 1973 are missing]

Box

2002/084-35

1974

1975

1976

1977

1978

1979

1980

1981

1982

1983

High Plains Grain

Box

2002/084-33

Worksheets, June-December, 1974

Daily grain markets, June-December, 1974

Worksheets, January-June, 1975

Worksheets, July-December, 1975

Daily grain markets, 1975

Worksheets, January-June, 1976

Worksheets, July-December, 1976

Daily grain markets, 1976

Worksheets, January-June, 1977

Worksheets, July-December, 1977

Daily grain markets, 1977

Worksheets, January-June, 1977

Worksheets, July-December, 1978

Daily grain markets, 1978

Box

2002/084-38

Worksheets, January-June, 1979

Worksheets, July-December, 1979

Daily grain markets, 1979

Worksheets, January-June, 1980

Daily grain markets, 1980

Worksheets, July-December, 1980

Worksheets, January-June, 1981

Daily grain markets, 1981

Worksheets, July-December, 1981

Daily grain markets, 1982

Worksheets, January-June, 1982

Worksheets, July-December, 1982

Worksheets, January-June, 1983

Worksheets, July-December, 1983

Worksheets, January-July, 1984

Worksheets, August-December, 1984

Box

2002/084-40

Reports:

January-June, 1985

July-December, 1985

January-June, 1986

July-December, 1986

January-June, 1987

July-December, 1987

January-June, 1988

July-December, 1988

January-June, 1989

July-December, 1989

January-June, 1990

July-December, 1990

Pecans

Box

2002/084-34

Pecan reports, 1952

Tri-weekly pecan reports, 1953

Pecan reports, 1953

Tri-weekly pecan reports, 1954

Tri-weekly pecan reports, 1955

Semi-weekly pecan market report, 1956 thru January 1957

Pecan reports, 1957

Texas seasonal pecan reports, 1958

Texas seasonal pecan reports, 1959

Pecan market news, 1960

Pecan market news, 1961

Weekly pecans, 1962

Pecan reports, 1963

Pecan reports, 1964

Pecan market news, 1964

Pecans, 1966

Pecan market news, 1967

Pecan reports, 1968

Pecan report, 1969

Texas pecan market news, 1970

Pecans, October 26, 1917 thru January 18, 1972

Texas pecan market news, October 17, 1972 thru March 27, 1973

Texas pecan market news, October 9, 1973 thru January 15, 1974

Pecan market news, 1974(-1975)

Pecan, October 1975 thru February 1976

Pecan market news report, October 5, 1976 thru January 4, 1977

Pecan market news, 1977-1978

Pecan reports, 1978-1979

Pecan reports, 1979-1980

Pecan reports, 1980-1981

Pecan reports, season, 1981-1982

Pecan reports, season, 1982-1983

Watermelon

Box

2002/084-36

Market reports:

1966

1967

1968

1969

June-August, 1970

May 24 thru August 16, 1971

May thru August 8, 1972

June 5 thru August 7, 1973

1974

1975

1976

1977

1978-1979

1980-1981

1982-1983

Houston Cash Grain

Box

2002/084-41

Market closes:

1968-1975

1974

1975

1976

1977

Grain Sorghum

Box

2002/084-41

Corpus Christi and Central Texas, 1972, 1977-1980

Daily harvesting season, #2 grain sorghum (cwt.):

South Texas, 1977-1979

[Note: Dropped after 1979 harvest]

Central Texas, 1977-1978, 1980-1981, 1983-1984

Lower Rio Grande Valley, 1977-1984

Corpus Christi (Coastal Bend), 1977-1984

Coastal Plains - Calhoun, Victoria, Wharton, Ft. Bend, and Matagorda counties, 1977-1984

Litigation files, 1996-2000,
13 cubic ft.

The Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) promotes production agriculture, consumer protection, economic development and healthy living. This series consists of violation and investigation reports, correspondence, memoranda, database printouts, and photographs from 1996 to 2000, that document possible violations of Texas agriculture laws and the restitutions made by the violators. Subjects include the sale of agricultural products with an expired or invalid license, improper use of pesticides, and investigations of complaints involving the application of pesticides.

Arrangement

The records remain in the physical order in which they arrived; they have, however, been intellectually arranged in numerical order by case number. Case numbers appear to have been assigned consecutively within each year in several different runs.

Preferred Citation

(Identify the item), Litigation files, Texas Department of Agriculture records. Archives and Information Services Division, Texas State Library and Archives Commission.

Accession Information

Accession number: 2002/084

These records were transferred to the Archives and Information Services Division of the Texas State Library and Archives Commission by the Texas Department of Agriculture on December 17, 2001.

Restrictions on Access

Because of the possibility that portions of these records fall under Public Information Act exceptions including, but not limited to: medical information (Texas Government Code, Section 552.101 (information confidential by law, Texas Occupations Code, Section 159.002(b)); and attorney-client privilege, agency memoranda or attorney work product (Texas Government Code, Section 552.107 or 111); an archivist must review these records before they can be accessed for research.

Refer to the overall restriction statement for instructions on requesting access through the Texas Attorney General.

Restrictions on Use

Researchers are required to wear gloves provided by the Archives when reviewing photographic materials.

Processing Information

Updates to finding aid and accruals added by Nancy Enneking, April 2002

Licensing violations

1996:

[Note: Dates are provided only where the case contains material that falls outside 1996]

Box

2002/084-42

Holland Gardens, 2110-96-1-0001

Payless Cashways, Inc., 2110-96-1-0002

Thriftway #40, 2110-96-1-0003

Katherine's Floral, 2110-96-1-0004

Ralls Flower Shop, 2110-96-1-0005

Box

2002/084-45

Friends #401, 2110-9-1-0006, 1996-1997

Box

2002/084-42

A and G Balloons and Gifts, 2110-96-1-0007

Box

2002/084-45

Friends #406, 2110-96-1-0008, 1996-1997

Friends #409, 2110-96-1-0009, 1996-1997

Friends #408, 2110-96-1-0010, 1996-1997

Friends #214, 2110-96-1-0011, 1996-1997

The Flowerman/Texaco #043, 2110-96-1-0013, 1996-1997

Box

2002/084-42

The Rose Garden, 2110-96-1-0014

Box

2002/084-45

Roses To Go II, 2110-96-1-0015, 1996-1997

Kim's Bonsai, 2110-96-1-0020, 1996-1997

Timeless, 2110-96-1-0021, 1996-1997

Brigitte Rivera, Rudy Rivera, 2110-96-1-0022, 1996-1997

Maria Elena Sanchez, 2110-96-1-0023, 1996-1997

Chez Paree Flowers and Gifts, 2110-96-1-0024

David's and Doug's Specialty, 2110-96-2-0002, 1996-1997

Box

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Angelina Flowers and Gifts, 2110-96-2-0004

Renaissance Flowers, 2110-96-2-0005

Box

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Flores Elegante Flowers, 2110-96-2-0006, 1996-1997

Bonsai Vendor, 2110-96-2-0010

Margie's Flowers, 2110-96-2-0011, 1996-1998

Box

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Bradley Florist, 2110-96-2-0012

La Fleur of Grandview, 2110-96-2-0013

Hobby Lobby, 2110-96-2-0015

Sunshine Cactus Farm, 2110-96-2-0016

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Cambell's Flowers Incorporated, 2110-96-2-0017, 1996-1997

Winters Flowers Incorporated, J, 2110-96-2-0018, 1996-1997

Box

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Flower'N Things, 2110-96-2-0019

Lucille's Florist, 2110-96-2-0020

Halls Farmer Outlet, 2110-96-2-0023

Hurley Landscape Management, 2110-96-2-0029

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Hardin Taylor, 2110-96-2-0031, 1996-1997

Box

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Willie Ray Erwin, 2110-96-2-0032, 1996-1997

Box

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Bob Kat Inc., Feed and Seed, 2110-96-2-0033

Princess Anne, 2100-96-2-0035

Touch of Joy, Inc., 2110-96-2-0036

Tree Haven Nursery, 2110-96-2-0037

Tender Loving Care, 2110-96-2-0039

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The Enchanted Florist, 2110-96-2-0040

Coles Flower Mart, 2110-96-2-0041, 1996-2000

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Kelly's Nursery, 2110-96-2-0042

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Plant Keeper, Inc., 2110-96-2-0043, 1996-2000

Box

2002/084-42

L and M Gifts and Flowers, 2110-96-2-0044

In Bloom, 2110-96-2-0045

Box

2002/084-45

Hewitt Florist, 2110-96-2-0046, 1996-1997

Sprouts, Inc., 2110-96-2-0047

Box

2002/084-42

Azel Florist, 2110-96-2-0048

Casa Verde Nursery and Landscape, 2110-96-2-0050

Knox Floral and Design, 2110-96-2-0051

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Fairway Lawn and Landscape, 2110-96-2-0052, 1996-1998

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Hawkins Florist and Gifts, 2110-96-2-0053

Box

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Hornbuckle Flowers and Gifts, 2110-96-2-0054

Trents Flowers, 2110-96-2-0055

Box

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Joe Mac Jones, 2110-96-2-0056

Dorsey and Dixon, 2110-96-2-0057

L&L Lawn Maintenance Landscape, 2110-96-2-0058

Halls Farmer Outlet, 2110-96-2-0059

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Piddler Creek Nursery, 2110-96-2-0060

Hardin Taylor, 2110-96-2-0061, 1996-1997

Robert Hale Florist, 2110-96-2-0062, 1996-1997

Blaylock Landscaping Tree Service, 2110-96-2-0063

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E&W Florist Wedding and Catering, 2110-96-2-0064, 1996-1999

[Includes pleadings file.]

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Plants Are Pets, 2110-96-2-0065

Box

2002/084-42

Ignis Fashion and Flowers, 2110-96-2-0066

Box

2002/084-49

Netches River Tree Farm, 2110-96-2-0067, 1996-2000

Box

2002/084-42

Hurley Landscape Management, 2110-96-2-0068

Box

2002/084-49

Sprouts, Inc., 2110-96-2-0069, 1996-1998

Balch's Flowers, 2110-96-2-0070

Party Package, Inc., 2110-96-2-0071

Law, 2110-96-2-0072

Ramires Jose, 2110-96-2-0073, 1996-1997

Tyler Rose Nursery, 2110-96-2-0074, 1996

Bob Willis, 2110-96-2-0075

Bill Merryman, 2110-96-2-0076, 1996

Merchandise Relocators, 2110-96-2-0077, 1996-1997

Christine's Flowers, 2110-96-2-0078, 1996-1997

Southguard Corp/7-Eleven #2363, 2110-96-2-0079, 1996-1997

Southguard Corporation, 2110-96-2-0080, 1996-1997

Southguard Corporation, 2110-96-2-0081, 1996-1997

Southguard Corporation, 2110-96-2-0082, 1996-1997

Southguard Corporation, 2110-96-2-0083, 1996-1997

Southguard Corporation, 2110-96-2-0084, 1996-1997

Southguard Corporation, 2110-96-2-0085, 1996-1997

Harvest Drug and Gift, Inc., 2110-96-2-0086

Blossom, 2110-96-2-0087, 1996-2000

Grants A Florist, D., 2110-96-2-0088, 1996-1999

Enchanted Plants, 2110-96-2-0089

Campbell's Flowers, Inc., 2110-96-2-0090, 1996-1997

Target, 2110-96-2-0091

Lowe's of Wichita Falls #75, 2110-96-2-0092, 1996-1997

Bates Plant Farm, 2110-96-2-0093

Bonsai Vendor, 2110-96-2-0094

Mark's Gallery, 2110-96-2-0095, 1996

Southguard Corporation, dba 7-Eleven #2360, 2110-96-2-0096, 1996-1997

Southguard Corporation, dba 7-Eleven #2361, 2110-96-2-0097, 1996-1997

Southguard Corporation, dba 7-Eleven #2362, 2110-96-2-0098, 1996-1997

Southguard Corporation, dba 7-Eleven #2364, 2110-96-2-0099, 1996-1997

Country Cottage Florist, 2110-96-2-0100, 1996

Curry Creations, 2110-96-2-0101, 1996-1997

Blanca's Bridal and Flower Boutique, 2110-96-3-0001

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Kings Crossing Holiday Food, 2110-96-3-0002

Beaumont Farmers Market and Garden, 2110-96-3-0003

Bart 25 Ventures, 2110-96-3-0004

Rain Forest Florist, 2110-96-3-0005

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Lilypons Water Garden, 2110-96-3-0006

Box

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Corrigan Flowers-N-Things, 2110-96-3-0007

Gulf Coast Trade Center/Horticulture, 2110-96-3-0008

Yellow Rose of Texas Nursery, 2110-96-3-0009

Country Rose Garden, 2110-96-3-0010

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Turtle Pond Nursery, 2110-96-3-0016, 1996-1998

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Alisha's Flowers, 2110-96-3-0017

Plant Menagerie, 2110-96-3-0018

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Main Street Wholesale Floral, 2110-96-3-0019, 1996-1997

Carousel Flower Markets, 2110-96-3-0020

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N and M Florist, 2110-96-3-0021

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Sitescape, Inc., 2110-96-3-0022, 1996-1997

Box

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The Country Shelf, 2110-96-3-0025

Bayview Florist and Gifts, 2110-96-3-0026

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Petals and Patches, 2110-96-3-0027

Box

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Flowers of Deerbrook, 2110-96-3-0028

Garden Time Nursery and Landscaping, 2110-96-3-0031

High's Flowers and Gifts, 2110-96-3-0032

Jasper Flower Shop, 2110-96-0033

Randall's Food and Drugs #28, 2110-96-3-0034

West Rose Grass Sales, Inc., 2110-96-3-0035

Randall's Food and Drugs #35, 2110-96-3-0036

The Florist Touch, 2110-96-3-0037

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Glo-Worm Florist, 2110-96-3-0038, 1996-1998

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Hempstead Flower and Gifts, 2110-96-3-0040

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Creative Ventures and Floral Design, 2110-96-3-0042, 1996-1997

I-10 Flower Market, 2110-96-3-0048, 1996-1998

Sweet Memories, 2110-96-3-0049, 1996-1997

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North Belt Flowers, 2110-96-3-0050

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Green Scape, 2110-96-3-0051, 1996-1997

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Texas Miniature Tree Farm, 2110-96-3-0053

Persons Florist Shop, 2110-96-3-0054

Rother Grass and Tree Farm, 2110-96-3-0056

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I-10 Flower Market, 2110-96-3-0057, 1996-1998

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Nora Williams Florist, 2110-96-3-0058, 1996-1998

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Harold's Garden Center, 2110-96-3-0059

Purple Thumb Nursery, 2110-96-3-0060

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Moore's Hardware Farm and Ranch, 2110-96-3-0061, 1996-2000

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Wildflower Tropicals, Inc., 2110-96-3-0063

Cypress Wholesale Nursery, 2110-96-3-0064

Donoho Garden Center, 2110-96-3-0065

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Windfern Farms, 2110-96-3-0068, 1996-1998

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Frank Guzman, 2110-96-3-0069

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Peerson Florist, 2110-96-3-0070, 1996-2000

Box

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Memorial Flowery, Inc., 2110-96-3-0071

Morton Landscaping, 2110-96-3-0072

Enchanted Gardens, 2110-96-3-0073

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Horticultural Systems, 2110-96-3-0074, 1996-1997

Gold Coast Nursery, 2110-96-3-0076

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McCarty Loop Texaco, 2110-96-3-0078

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Langley's Florist, 2110-96-3-0079

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Petals, 2110-96-3-0080

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Corner Florist, 2110-96-3-0081

Green Thumb Landscaping and Design, 2110-96-3-0082

Food Country #2, 2110-96-3-0083

Bj's Gold Leaf Nursery and Kennel, 2110-96-3-0084

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Moore's Hardware Farm and Ranch, 2110-96-3-0085

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Abby's Downtown Florist, 2110-96-3-0086

Haynes Flower Shop, 2110-96-3-0087

Baraban Photography, Inc., 2110-96-3-0088, 1996-1997

Rainbow Landscapes, 2110-96-3-0089

Greenspoint Florist, Inc., 2110-96-3-0090

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Petal Pushers, 2110-96-4-0003

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River Center Floral Co., 2110-96-4-0005, 1996-1997

ACME Lumber and Supply Co, Inc., 2110-96-4-0006

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Asthetics, 2110-96-4-0007

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San Antonio Flowers, 2110-96-4-0008, 1996-1998

Roband Ann's Flowers, 2110-96-4-0009, 1996-1997

Something Special, 2110-96-5-0001, 1996-1997

Montwood Florist, 2110-96-5-0002, 1996-1997

The Greenery House, 2110-96-5-0003, 1996-1997

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Johnson's Greenhouse, 2110-96-5-0004

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Wagon Train Nursery, 2110-96-5-0007

Hernandez Nursery and Landscaping Service, 2110-96-5-0009

Rosa Davila, 2110-96-5-0010

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Excelsior Nursery, 2110-96-5-0011

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Harrington Water Gardens, Inc., 2110-96-5-0013

Get N Go #13, 2110-96-5-0014

Scandinavian Design Flower Shop, 2110-96-5-0015

Green Surroundings Hardware, 2110-96-5-0016

Rodriguez Plant Sales, 2110-96-5-0017

Eubanks Nursery and Citrus Farm, 2110-96-5-0018

Michelle's Florist, 2110-96-5-0019, 1996-1997

Michelle's Florist of Texas, 2110-96-5-0020

Maximo and Maria Elena Hernandez, 2110-96-5-0021, 1996-1999

Josefa R. Becerra, 2110-96-5-0022

Galbas Flowers, 2110-96-5-0023, 1996-1997

Elva's Flower Shop, 2110-96-5-0024, 1996-1997

Cerda's Nursery, 2110-96-5-0025

Personally Yours, 2110-96-5-0026

Laura's Flower Shop, 2110-96-5-0027, 1996-1997

Gilmore's Flowers, 2110-96-5-0028

Alselu Flowers and Gifts, 2110-96-5-0029, 1996-1997

Lucy's Flowers and Gifts, 2110-96-5-0030, 1996-1997

Sanchez Flower Shop, 2110-96-5-0031

Scandinavial Design, 2110-96-5-0032

Super S Foods #314, 2110-96-5-0033

Erwins Flowers and Gifts, 2110-96-5-0034

1997:

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Glenda's Garden, 2110-97-1-0001, 1996

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Pershing Florist, 2110-97-1-0002, 1997-1998

DDD Floral, 2110-97-1-0003, 1997-2000

[Contains pleadings file.]

Pershing Florist, 2110-97-1-0005, 1997-1998

[Contains pleadings file.]

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Timeless Rose, 2110-97-1-0006, 1996-1998

Pershing Florist, 2110-97-1-0007, 1996-1997

Lamb-Ferguson Flowers and Gifts, 2110-97-1-0035, 1996-1997

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Flowers By Sunshine, 2110-97-1-0077

[Contains pleadings file.]

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Fort Beaumont Florist, 2110-97-1-0078, 1996-1997

Orchid Shop, 2110-97-1-0079, 1996-1997

Rudy's Flower Shop, 2110-97-1-0131, 1996-1997

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Casa Jimenez, 2110-97-1-0136, 1997-2000

[Contains pleadings file.]

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Heavenly Roots Garden and Gift, 2110-97-2-0001, 1996-2000

Brenda Foster, 2110-97-2-0002, 1996

Quanah Floral and Gifts, 2110-97-2-0003, 1996-1998

Sprouts, Inc., 2110-97-2-0004, 1996

Peacocks Landscape Nursery, 2110-97-2-0005, 1996-1997

Mark's Gallery, 2110-97-2-0006, 1996

Waltons Lawn and Garden Center, 2110-97-2-0007, 1996-1997

Roberts Flowerland, 2110-97-2-0008, 1996

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Tarver's Nursery and Landscape Co., 2110-97-2-0009, 1997-1999

[Contains pleadings file.]

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Bradley Florist, 2110-97-2-0010

Alexander Garden Center, 2110-97-2-0011

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Quanah Floral and Gifts, 1996-1998

[Contains pleadings file.]

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Traders Market, 2110-97-2-0013, 1996

7 Eleven Food Store #21972, 2110-97-2-0014, 1996-1997

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McCart St. Florist and Gifts, 2110-97-2-0015, 1996-1998

[Contains pleadings file.]

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Cathy's Plants, 2110-97-2-0016, 1996-1997

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Libby's Distinctive Designs and Decor, 2110-97-2-0043

International Paper, 2110-97-2-0044

Flower Connection, 2110-97-2-0045

Plants "R" Us, 2110-97-2-0047

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Plants "R" Us, 2110-97-2-0048, 1996-1998

[Contains pleadings file.]

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Plants "R" Us, 2110-97-2-0049

Plants "R" Us, 2110-97-2-0050

Four Seasons Nursery, 2110-97-2-0068

Roanoke Florist, 2110-97-2-0069

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Kiest Florist, 2110-97-2-0070, 1997-1998

[Contains pleadings file.]

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Flower Paradise, Inc., 2110-97-2-0071

Greenlife Nursery, 2110-97-2-0072

Organic + Nursery, 2110-97-2-0073

Flowers and Sunshine, Inc., 2110-97-2-0074

Corner Florist, 2110-97-2-0076

Dee's Florist, 2110-97-2-0088

Hannah's Flowers and Gifts, 2110-97-2-0089

Harvest Market, 2110-97-2-0090

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Ambiance - A Floral Affair, 2110-97-2-0091, 1997-1998

[Contains pleadings file.]

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Blossom Patch, 2110-97-2-0092

National Floral Designs of Maryland, 2110-97-2-0093

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Celebrations, 2110-97-2-0094

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Cantrell Florist and Greenhouses, 2110-97-2-0095

Coppell Florist and Gifts, 2110-97-2-0096

Florist Incorporation, 2110-97-2-0097

Wynnewood Florist, 2110-97-2-0098

Kroger #448, 2110-97-2-0102

Justin Florist and Gifts, 2110-97-2-0103

Mansfield Flowers and Gifts, 2110-97-2-0104

The Rose She Shop, 2110-97-2-0105

Mobile #12 AMB, 2110-97-2-0113

Dagley's Flower and Gift Shop, 2110-97-2-0114

Anderholts Flowers, 2110-97-2-0115

Bradley Florist, 2110-97-2-0116

Dogwood Flower Shop, 2110-97-2-0117

Irving Florist, 2110-97-2-0118

Foliage Creek, 2110-97-2-0121

Forget Me Not Florist And Gift Gallery, 2110-97-2-0125

Racetrac #486, 2110-97-2-0126

Your Florist, 2110-97-2-0127

Ruibal's Plants, 2110-97-2-0128

Wolfe Nursery Store #988, 2110-97-2-0130

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Leno Plant Farm, 2110-97-2-0131, 1997

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Jeanne's Plants, 2110-97-2-0140

Linda's Florist, 2110-97-3-0001

The Florist Touch, 2110-97-3-0002

Bigbee and Associates, 2110-97-3-0003

Compton's Florist, 2110-97-3-0004

Seyed Landscaping Services, 2110-97-3-0005

Brookwood Community, 2110-97-3-0006

Enviroscape Inc., 2110-97-3-0017

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Church Construction, Inc., 2110-97-3-0018, 1996-1997

Flowers by Carol, 2110-97-3-0019, 1996-1998

[Contains pleadings file.]

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Barb's Flower Boutique, 2110-97-3-0037

Blooms of Brookhollow, 2110-97-3-0038

Bountiful Baskets, 2110-97-3-0039

Flamingo Gardens, Inc., 2110-97-3-0040

Bevil of Beaumont, Inc, 2110-97-3-0041

McCloney's Florist, 2110-97-3-0042

Livia's Florist, 2110-97-3-0051

A Miracle, 2110-97-3-0052

Poole's Bargain Corner, Inc., 2110-97-3-0053

Poole's Bargain Corner #3, 2110-97-3-0054

Flower Market, 2110-97-3-0055

North Forest Florist, 2110-97-3-0056

Atascosita Lake Houston Florist, 2110-97-3-0057

Special Arrangements, Inc., 2110-97-3-0058

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All About Flowers, 2110-97-3-0059, 1997

Nora Williams Florist, 2110-97-3-0060

[Includes pleadings file.]

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Mary Lou's Florist, 2110-97-3-0061

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Contreras Wholesale Nursery, 2110-97-3-0063

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Garland's Food Fair, 2110-97-3-0064

Nature Helpers, 2110-97-3-0065

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Blossoms Plus, Etc./Balloons, 2110-97-3-0066

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In With Nature, 2110-97-3-0067

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Sam Houston Produce, 2110-97-3-0075, 1997-1998

[Contains pleadings file.]

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The Blossom Cottage, 2110-97-3-0077

Flores Produce, 2110-97-3-0080

Quality Feed Company, 2110-97-3-0081

Field of Flowers, 2110-97-3-0082

Livia's Florist, 2110-97-3-0083

Nora Williams Florist, 2110-97-3-0084

Grant Road Florist, 2110-97-3-0085

Rose Romance, 2110-97-3-0086

North Forest Florist, 2110-97-3-0087

Super K-Mart Center #4973, 2110-97-3-0106

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All Season's Nursery, 2110-97-3-0108

[Includes pleadings file.]

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Yerveria Y Norseria Fidencista, 2110-97-3-0109

Artifex, 2110-97-3-0110

Kingscape Services, 2110-97-3-0111

Morris Surber, 2110-97-3-0119

Nature Helpers,2110-97-3-0123

Blossoms Plus ETC/Balloons, 2110-97-3-0124

Chapman's Landscape Company, Inc., 2110-97-3-0132

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The Blossom Cottage, 2110-97-3-0134, 1997-1998

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Tex-Scape, 2110-97-3-0137

D'Lana Farms, 2110-97-3-0138

Valerie's, 2110-97-3-0139

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Wal-Mart #567, 2110-97-3-0142

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Tyler Roses, 2110-97-3-0144

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Third Day Creations, 2110-97-3-0145, 1997-1999

JRN Nursery, 2110-97-3-0146

Tallichet, 2110-97-3-0147

Plants and More, 2110-97-3-0148

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Frank N. Carrola, 2110-97-4-0001

Flowers and Gifts by Eve, 2110-97-4-0002

Flowers by Alicia, 2110-97-4-0003

Viera Flower Shop, 2110-97-4-0004

Flowers and More, 2110-97-4-0005

J and A Flowers and Plants, 2110-97-4-0020

Luna Flower Shop, 2110-97-4-0021

Willems Florist and Nursery, 2110-97-4-0022

Mireyas Flower Shop, 2110-97-4-0035

Texaco Star Mart #3082, 2110-97-4-0107

7 Eleven Food Store #26815, 2110-97-4-0129

Bloomers Garden Center, 2110-97-4-0132

Stop N Go #2256, 2110-97-4-0133

The Rose Garden, 2110-97-5-0001

Balloons and Flowers By G&L, 2110-97-5-0002

Mona's Flower Shop, 2110-97-5-0023

M and G Fiesta Mart, 2110-97-5-0024

Laura's Flower Shop, 2110-97-5-0025

Party Events, 2110-97-5-0026

Mid Valley Florist, 2110-97-5-0027

Alegro Flower and Gift Shop, 2110-97-5-0028

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Loly's Flower Shop, 2110-97-5-0029, 1996-1997

[Contains pleadings file.]

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La Esquina Gift Shop, 2110-97-5-0030

Anna's Posey Palace, 2110-97-5-0031

Turner Nursery and Garden Center, 2110-97-5-0032

Gloria Flower Shop, 2110-97-5-0033

Field of Flowers, 2110-97-5-0034

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Elegant Floral Design, Inc., 2110-97-5-0046

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Debbie's Flowers and Stuff, 2110-97-5-0062

Petra's Flowers, 2110-97-5-0099

Kassandra's Flower Shop, 2110-97-5-0100

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Minnie's Flower Shop, 2110-97-5-0101

[Contains pleadings file.]

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Homer's Produce, 2110-97-5-0112

G.V. Produce, 2110-97-5-0120

The Plant Lady, 2110-97-5-0122

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Chavarria Flower Shop, 2110-97-5-0135

Reyes Nursery, 2110-97-5-0141

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Houston Trees, 2110-98-0001, 1997

Flowers and More, 2110-98-0002, 1997

Joe Vera, Jr., 2110-98-0003, 1997-1998

Baskets by Dee, 2110-98-0005, 1997

Bluestem Nursery, 2110-98-0006, 1997-1998

Donley's Flowers, 2110-98-0007, 1997-1998

Albertson's #4146, 2110-98-0008, 1997

Your Florist Co., 2110-98-0009, 1997

Flowers By Bettye, 2110-98-0010, 1997

Connell's Feed and Garden, 2110-98-0012, 1997

B&D Tree Company, 2110-98-0018, 1997

Heaven Scent Florist and Gift Shop, 2110-98-0019, 1997-1998

Lucy's Florist-N-Bridal Shop, 2110-98-0020, 1997

Ramsey Grass Contracting, 2110-98-0023, 1997-1998

Smith Nursery and Landscaping, 2110-98-0024, 1997-1998

Wolfe Nursery #976, 2110-98-0025, 1997-1998

Walton's Garden Center, 2110-98-0026, 1997-1998

AA Rubber Stamp Co., 2110-98-0027, 1997-1998

Crosstown Nursery, 2110-98-0028

Pesticide violations, FY 1997-FY 1998

[Note: The date provided is the date the original complaint was filed]

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2002/084-43

Scott Kruger, 00-97-0001, September 18, 1996

Michael Hajda, 00-97-0002, September 18, 1996

Frankie Hajda, Jr, 00-97-0003, September 18, 1996

James Lemay, 00-97-0004, June 6, 1996

Steven McGuire, 00-97-0005, November 16, 1996

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2002/084-51

American Cyanamid Company; Texas Department of Agriculture, 00-97-0006, December 4, 1997
[1 wallet]

Tractor Supply Co.; Texas Department of Agriculture, 00-97-0007, February 11, 1997

Dow Elanco; Texas Department of Agriculture, 00-97-0008, April 9, 1997

Bayer Corporation; Texas Department of Agriculture, 00-97-0009, May 13, 1997

Roger Shcronk; Texas Department of Agriculture, 00-97-0010, February 4, 1997

BWI, Inc. of Texarkana; Texas Department of Agriculture, 00-97-0011, April 25, 1997

New Orleans Garden Center, Inc.; Texas Department of Agriculture, 00-97-0012, April 28, 1997

Novartis Crop Protection Inc.; Texas Department of Agriculture, 00-97-0013, August 1, 1997

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2002/084-43

Lawrence Slater; Conney E. Menix, 01-97-0001, September 3, 1996

Gary Wayne Holland; Larry Laster, 01-97-0002, September 3, 1996

None; Delsie Duncan, 01-97-0003, September 6, 1996

None; J.B. Lucke, 01-97-0004, September 11, 1996

Bigham, Bell; Leslie Martin, 01-97-0005, September 12, 1996

Randall C. Murphree; Karen Cobb, 01-97-0006, September 16, 1996

Duayne A. Chaney; Patricia Vines, 01-97-0007, September 14, 1996

Janet Easter; June Hale, 01-97-0008, September 26, 1996

Box

2002/084-51

Kevin Vondran; Paul Rice, 01-97-0009, September 30, 1996

Box

2002/084-43

Frank Kimmel III; Anderson Upton, 01-97-0010, October 10, 1996

James Bridwell; Andy Wilfong, 01-97-0011, October 14, 1996

Hampton Dewayne Byler; Billy Parmer, 01-97-0012, October 15, 1996

None; Bob Campbell, 01-97-0013, October 15, 1996

Shores, Williams, Tidwell; Pete Cordero, 01-97-00014, October 16, 1996

James Wojcik; Jules Rizan, 01-97-0015, October 23, 1996

Holland, Texas Department of Criminal Justice; Larry Laster, 01-97-0016, November 25, 1996

Scott Simpson; Jimmy Tate Harris, 01-97-0017, February 17, 1997

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2002/084-51

Mark Paetzold; Billy Taylor, 01-97-0018, 1997

Unknown individual; James Brown, 01-97-0019, June 2, 1997

[Note: Includes folder marked "Confidential" that contains attorney work-product]

Box

2002/084-43

None; Glen Brosch, 01-07-0020, June 3, 1997

Box

2002/084-51

Byron Lawrence; Sallie Hutchinson, 01-07-0021, June 13, 1997

[Note: Includes medical records marked "Confidential" but also contains statement signed by TDA attorney stating that the file had been reviewed for open records]

Unknown individual; R.L. Edwards, 01-07-0022, June 20, 1997

Box

2002/084-43

None; Elizardo Ramirez, 01-97-0023, June 17, 1997

Box

2002/084-51

Steven Ballard; Mike Massey, 01-97-0024, June 23, 1997

Jimmie Cockerham; Eldon Embrey, 01-97-0025, June 24, 1997

Leo James; Wicker Nolan, 01-97-0026, June 30, 1997

Unknown individual; Dennis Detten, 01-97-0027, June 30, 1997

Unknown individual; Ray Roberts, 01-97-0028, July 1, 1997

Box

2002/084-43

None; Joan Thornberry, 01-97-0029, July 1, 1997

Box

2002/084-54

Terry Porter; Gary Druesedow, 01-97-0030, July 5, 1997

Dan Sawyer; Randy Allan Hargrove, 01-97-0031, July 9, 1997

Glenn Brunner; Tom Reames, 01-97-0032, July 10, 1997

Herring, Hunt; Preston, Anthony, 01-97-0034, July 16, 1997

James Steele; Reagan Hendrichs, 01-97-0035, July 18, 1997

Ross Day; Roderick Cooper, 01-97-0036, August 6, 1997

[Note: Contains statement, initialed by a TDA attorney, that the file has been reviewed for open records]

Rodney Hoelscher; Dorothy Reynolds, 01-97-0037, August 15, 1997

Unknown individual; Manford Lewis, 01-97-0039, August 21, 1997

Harold Gray; Blue Brim, 01-97-0040, August 27, 1997

Box

2002/084-43

Chris Newton; Roger Field, 02-97-0001, September 11, 1996

Bill McKeon; Rutledge, Henderson, 02-97-0002, September 10, 1996

Marshall Foster Jr.; J. Coleman, 02-97-0003, September 18, 1996

Mike Maciel; Merdine Berry, 02-97-0004, September 19, 1996

John Holman; Texas Department of Agriculture, 02-97-0005, September 23, 1996

Fannin County Electric Coop; Bill Murphy, 02-97-0006, December 4, 1996

Bill Herron; Bill Ormsby, 02-97-0007, December 27, 1996

Unknown individual; Gene Smith, 02-97-0008, February 10, 1997

Benny Perez; Juanita Stanfield, 02-97-0009, February 24, 1997

Davis, Beakley; Linda Zabojnik, 02-97-0010, March 21, 1997

Barbara Flores; Anonymous, 02-97-0011, February 28, 1997

Ray's Agriculture Spray; Ron and Myra Adams, 02-97-0012, March 20, 1997

Jerome Fuhrmann; Don Louis Sicking, 02-97-0013, March 21, 1997

Jim B. Prater; Shelly Stagner, 02-97-0016, March 31, 1997

Lance Vining; Tim Robinson, 02-97-0017, March 31, 1997

Siegfried Feucht; Reaves Hickey, 02-97-0018, April 8, 1997

Gus W. Taylor; E.M. Ware, 02-97-0019, April 10, 1997

Box

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Charles Yant; Brazeal and Gordon, 02-97-0020, April 11, 1997

Box

2002/084-43

Clay Clark; Bob Brunton, 02-97-0021, April 14, 1997

Duke Turner; Joe F. Roberts, 02-97-0022, April 17, 1997

Bill James, Billie Westfall, 02-97-0023, April 18, 1997

Box

2002/084-54

Michael Turner; Gene A. Connor, May 2, 1997

Box

2002/084-44

Joel Hendrix; Hilton P. Culpepper, 02-97-0025, May 2, 1997

Mike Springfield; Joseph Averitt, 02-97-0026, April 10, 1997

James Daugherty; Martha S. Hunter, 02-97-0027, May 6, 1997

Robert Reynolds; Trach Crouch, 02-97-0028, May 12, 1996

Double Circle Co-op; James W. Gregory, Sr., 02-97-0029, May 15, 1997

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2002/084-54

Cecil Chandler; Billy Clyde Smith, 02-97-0030, May 19, 1997

Donald Caylor; Ricky Stecher, 02-97-0031, May 20, 1997

[Note: Contains sheet indicating that confidential materials have been removed by TDA attorneys]

Box

2002/084-44

Unknown individual; William Weldon Tabor, 02-97-0033, May 28, 1997

Box

2002/084-54

Charlie Myers, Jr.; Billy Prince, 02-97-0034, June 4, 1997

Brad Baker; Clarence Dodd, 02-97-0035, June 2, 1997

Box

2002/084-44

Bill Herron, Gioia Cover, 02-97-0036, June 8, 1997

Box

2002/084-54

Harris, Lane; John Harbison, 02-97-0037, June 13, 1997

Carter McGregor III; Benjamin Watson, 02-97-0038, June 16, 1997

Scott Alan Ging; Wyman Brown, 02-97-0039, June 13, 1997

Roger Brooks; Minnie Hampton, 02-97-0040, June 18, 1997

[Note: Contains statement, initialed by a TDA attorney, that the file has been reviewed for open records; also contains sheet indicating that confidential materials (in this case, attorney work product) have been removed by TDA attorneys, but the pages that were to be removed may be attached to the sheet]

Jerry Keeter; Duward Willam Stone, 02-97-0042, June 25, 1997

Jerry Keeter; John Matus, 02-97-0045, June 25, 1997

Unknown individual; Charles McSpadfen, 02-97-0046, June 25, 1997

John Seay, Jr.; Jack Roach, 02-97-0047, June 27, 1997

Guy W. Taylor; Texas Department of Agriculture, 02-97-0048, July 1, 1997

Joel Hendrix; Edward Coufal, 02-97-0049, July 9, 1997

Guy W. Taylor; Allen Donnelly, 02-97-0050, July 10, 1997

Edd D. Lane; Bobbie Deatherage, 02-97-0051, July 11, 1997

Gary Fuchs; Joe D. Belicek, 02-97-0052, July 16, 1997

Box

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Chavez, Raymundo; Ronald Roberts, 02-97-0053, July 14, 1997

Daniel Baugh; Jim Hinkley, 02-97-0054, August 8, 1997

Unknown individual; Texas Department of Agriculture, 02-97-0055, August 11, 1997

Unknown individual; Mike Coker, 02-97-0056, August 20, 1997

Box

2002/084-44

Lonnie Pickett; Floyd Kees, Jr., 03-97-0001, September 3, 1996

Joseph Thibodeux; Arthur Moss, 03-97-0003, September 13, 1996

Antonios Drakoulakis; Gus Nawara, Jr., 03-97-0004, September 13, 1996

James A. Welchans; Debra Berkley, 03-97-0005, September 18, 1996

Ralph West, Jason Filipp, 03-97-0006, October 9, 1996

Ronald Atkinson, Larry Hendon, 03-97-0007, October 22, 1996

Walter Mangum; Rethel Wooten, 03-97-0008, November 5, 1996

Andrew Renaud; William White, 03-97-0009, January 6, 1997

Box

2002/084-53

Unknown; Texas Department of Agriculture, 03-97-0010, February 10, 1997

Norv Thompson; Allen Zieschang, 03-97-0011, March 3, 1997

Box

2002/084-44

Unknown; Mike Neeson, 03-97-0012, March 13, 1997

Unknown; Judy Mount, 03-97-0013, March 31, 1997

Whitfield and King; Melvin E. Rouse, 03-97-0015, April 1, 1997

Box

2002/084-53

Marshall Locke; Stolle, Rieger, 03-97-0016, April 2, 1997

Gilber Chafin; Wooley and Stucker, 03-97-0017, April 8, 1997

Box

2002/084-44

Unknown; Ralph D. Renoldson, Jr., 03-97-00018, April 11, 1997

Unknown; Drew Tidmore, 03-97-0019, April 11, 1997

Box

2002/084-53

Donald Rose; Daniel R. Maly, 03-97-0021, April 21, 1997

[Contains pleadings file.]

Box

2002/084-44

Willie Brown; Daniel Horgan, 03-97-0022, April 18, 1997

Box

2002/084-53

Jimmy Barnhill; Darryl Petersen, 03-97-0026, April 22, 1997

Louie Clark; Joseph Kocurek, 03-97-0027, 1997

Box

2002/084-44

Virgil Hendrix; Debra Thomas, 03-97-00028, May 8, 1997

Edmond Boatwright; Columbus Coleman, 03-97-0029, May 7, 1997

Box

2002/084-53

Elo R. Stolle; Joe Gonzales, 03-97-0030, May 22, 1997

Box

2002/084-44

Andrew Paulson; Robert L. Marze, 03-97-0031, May 27, 1997

Box

2002/084-53

Paul Korenek; Hickl, Hickl, 03-97-0032, May 29, 1997

Don Simpson; Pioneer Hi-Bred International, 03-97-0034, June 13, 1997

[Note: Contains sheet indicating that confidential materials have been removed by Texas Department of Agriculture attorneys]

James Knape; Patrick Bulanek, 03-97-0037, June 24, 1997

Box

2002/084-44

None; Debra Fraughton, 03-97-0038, July 9, 1997

Camacho's Mowing Service; Kathy Hogan, 03-97-0039, July 11, 1997

Box

2002/084-53

Lowell Hicks; Marvin Sulak, 03-97-0040, July 17, 1997

Sylvia Stern; Dorothy Ford, 03-97-0041, July 18, 1997

Adrian Gubert; Chuck Trimble, 03-97-0042, July 29, 1997

[Note: Contains statement, initialed by a TDA attorney, that the file has been reviewed for open records]

Joe Robinson; Michael Brown, 03-97-0043, July 30, 1997

Samuel W. Muse; John D. Jensen, 03-97-0044, August 4, 1997

Unknown individual; Sandra Wade, 03-97-0045, August 7, 1997

Travis Rogers; Mark Henry, 03-97-0046, August 1, 1997

None; Josie Rivera, 03-97-0047, August 19, 1997

Rainer K. Kern; Klentsch, Klentsch, 03-97-0048, August 18, 1997

Mitchell, Weatherton; Jaynen Cockrell, 03-97-0050, August 27, 1997

Box

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Cruz-Aedo, Wirth; Donna Cunningham, 04-97-0001, September 3, 1996

Box

2002/084-44

James Schwartz; Tim Wymberley, 04-97-0002, September 5, 1996

Thomas Rose; Martha Dozier, 04-97-0003, September 8, 1996

Unknown individual; Bonnie Musick, 04-97-0004, September 19, 1996

Edward Woelfel; Connie Poe, 04-97-0005, September 24, 1996

James Schwarz; Linda Barta, 04-97-0006, September 30, 1996

Corbell, Stephens; Dee Murray, 04-97-0007, October 6, 1996

Arron Stone; Harry Crouse, 04-97-0008, October 7, 1996

Kenneth Lauderdale; Sandra Howard, 04-97-0009, October 10, 1996

Ronald Lindsey; Susan Buettner, 04-97-0010, October 15, 1996

Box

2002/084-46

Lindeman and Nelson; Vera Mann, 04-97-0011, October 28, 1996

Bengtson and Floyd; Fran Samuelson, 04-97-0012, October 29, 1996

Unknown individual; Lydia Rodriquez, 04-97-0013, February 10, 1997

Kenneth R. Boening; Darrell Jalufka, 04-97-0015, March 4, 1997

Box

2002/084-52

Clifton Drake, Jr.; Van Zant, Fitzgerald, 04-97-0016, March 6, 1997

[Contains pleadings file.]

Box

2002/084-46

Chris Prather; Patricia Hanson, 04-97-0017, March 17, 1997

Unknown, 04-97-0018, March 27, 1997

Clyde Maha; Kenneth Wiatrek, 04-97-0019, April 2, 1997

Abe Pace; Earline Polasek, 04-97-0020, April 16, 1997

Jeraud Rogers; Anonymous, 04-97-0021, April 21, 1997

Laurie Russell; Haden Maresh, 04-97-0023, May 8, 1997

Box

2002/084-52

Albert Jenschke; James Brown, 04-97-0024, May 15, 1997

Box

2002/084-46

Shary Pruski; Darden Lee Wall, 04-97-0025, May 20, 1997

Box

2002/084-52

Charles A. Torkelson; Connie Mangold, 04-97-0027, June 3, 1997

James Schwartz; Anonymous, 04-97-0028, June 3, 1997

James Schwartz; Janie Bland, 04-97-0029, June 16, 1997

Vernon Pullin; Ralph Gray, 04-97-0030, July 2, 1997

Clifton Drake Jr.; Olen Wilde, 04-97-0031, July 7, 1997

Kenneth Gully; Robert Block, 04-97-0032, July 7, 1997

Gloria Griner; Esther Chapa, 04-97-0034, August 22, 1997

Bill V. Davis, II; Kenneth R. Turnbow, 04-97-0035, August 26, 1997

Box

2002/084-46

White, Cerda, Bocanegra; Sanchez, Campos, 05-97-0001, September 24, 1996

Noe Cavasos; Harbison, Humphrey, Humphrey, 05-97-0002, September 25, 1996

None; Gilberto Solis, 05-97-0003, October 2, 1996

Shane Murray; Mary Dancer, 05-97-0004, October 8, 1996

John Ferris III; Juan Martinez, 05-97-0005, November 4, 1996

Wilson, Hanawa; Julian Martinez, 05-97-0006, November 5, 1996

Howard Salge; Jim Baldwin, 05-97-0007, November 7, 1996

Timmons, Vela, Jr.; Hooper, Rawlinson, 05-97-0008, November 22, 1996

[Note: File contains medical records in envelopes stamped confidential]

Unknown individual; Gilbert Jasso, 05-97-0009, February 3, 1997

Box

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Dyer and Delgado; Flor L. Campos, February 21, 1997

[Includes pleadings file and envelope of confidential medial records.]

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Knox Trammell, Jr.; Mary Kunze, 05-97-0011, March 11, 1997

Greg Gawyer; Dianne Morrow, 05-97-0012, March 24, 1997

Bernard Rowland; Roland Lee Williams, Jr., 05-97-0013, March 31, 1997

Patrick Kornegay; Kenneth J. Bauer, 05-97-0014, April 2, 1997

Johnny Gwosdz; Edward Zapletal, 05-97-0015, April 11, 1997

Box

2002/084-52

Unknown; Rubenstein, Pena, 05-97-0016, April 11, 1997

[Note: Concerns improper exposure of children to pesticides, contains statement, initialed by a TDA attorney, that the file has been reviewed for open records]

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2002/084-46

Hildago County Irrigation District #6; Noe Garcia, 05-97-0017, April 15, 1997

Ed Shores; John Prince, 05-97-0018, April 10, 1997

No respondents; John Dunham, 05-97-0019, April 28, 1997

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William R. Sandlin; Jerry Pierson, 05-97-0020, May 6, 1997

Tony Verduzco; Henry Fernandez, 05-97-0022, May 1, 1997

Box

2002/084-46

Unknown; Yvette Garza, 05-97-0023, May 8, 1997

Robert Walsdorf; Robert West, 05-97-0024, May 8, 1997

Box

2002/084-52

Ronald Steel; Marvin Roe, 05-97-0025, May 12, 1997

Pena, Jr., Houts; Willard Fike, 05-97-0027, May 16, 1997

[Note: Contains statement, initialed by a TDA attorney, that the file has been reviewed for open records]

Box

2002/084-46

Randy Colvin; Guillermo Galvan, 05-97-0028, May 20, 1997

None; Katheryn Johnson, 05-97-0031, June 9, 1997

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2002/084-52

Miles, Inc.; Gary L. Mack, 05-97-0032, June 10, 1997

Blayne Rowland; Rodney Genereau, 05-97-0033, June 13, 1997

Larry Skalitsky; Howard Oliver, 05-97-0034, June 19, 1997

Thomas, Wilbur-Ellis Co. South Division; Frank Daves, 05-97-0035, June 24, 1997

[Note: Contains statement, initialed by a TDA attorney, that the file has been reviewed for open records]

Unknown individual; Gerald Sohn, 05-97-0036, July 15, 1997

Sterling S. Gray; James De Los Reyes, 05-97-0037, July 17, 1997

Elton Dale Brown; Patricia Reyes, 05-97-0039, July 18, 1997

None; Floyd Engeling, 05-97-0040, July 21, 1997

Patrick Kornegay; Lana Kennedy, 05-97-0041, July 22, 1997

Jerry Keeter; Daniel Burkhardt, Jr., 05-97-0042, July 25, 1997

Koby Longmire; Helen Zahn, 05-97-0043, July 22, 1997

Leonard P. Simmons; Clarence R. Olsen, 05-97-0044, July 31, 1997

Darryl Woods; Gale Davila, 05-97-0045, July 30, 1997

Lorien Dannhaus; Kenneth Ahlrich, 05-97-0046, August 5, 1997

O'Con, Welchans; Betty Ann Schmidt, 05-97-0047, August 6, 1997

Jerry Keeter; John Sendehjar, 05-97-0048, August 6, 1997

Klepac, Otahal, Horne; Jaime O. Finch, 05-97-0049, August 8, 1997

Patrick Todd Landry; Lynn Weingard, 05-97-0050, August 11, 1997

Eldon Dale Brown; Sydonia Kitchens, 05-97-0053, August 13, 1997

Texas Boll Weevel Eradication Foundation; Patricia Reyes, 05-97-0054, August 18, 1997

Ed Shores; Ann Lair, 05-97-0055, August 19, 1997

Speeches, 1966, 1974, 1991-1996,
6.2 cubic ft.

The Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) promotes production agriculture, consumer protection, economic development and healthy living. The series consists of memoranda, agenda, event briefs or briefing papers, speech outlines, and copies of remarks and speeches. Materials date from the years 1966, 1974, and 1991 to 1996. The majority of records relate to remarks or speeches made by commissioners John C. White and Rick Perry during video or radio taping sessions and at various speaking engagements throughout the state. Event briefs, speech outlines, and memoranda are written for the commissioner's use by TDA staff members. They typically detail time and place of the speaking engagement, the purpose and background of the event, agenda and what points to stress in his speech. Included are speeches to local civic organizations such as chambers of commerce, Lions, Kiwanis, and Rotary Clubs, and agricultural organizations such as county farm bureaus and various livestock and produce associations. Topics covered in the speeches include the beef industry, the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), the Texas wine/grape industry, the promotion of Texas agricultural products, natural resources, property rights and the Texas egg industry.

Arrangement

The records are in chronological order.

Restrictions on Access

None.

Accession Information

Accession numbers: 1997/048, 2000/173, 2012/124

Processing Information

Lisa M. Hendricks, March 1997

Matt De Waelsche, August 2000

Nancy Enneking, April 2002

Box

2002/084-55

Speech, John C. White, 1966

Speech, John C. White, 1974

Box

1997/048-1

"Weatherford briefing on speeches" thru "Citrus News Conference, Jimmy Steidinger's Groves", March 7, 1991 - October 28, 1992

Box

1997/048-2

"Hemco Packing Company, San Antonio" thru "Rick Perry, 1993 Texas Pork Industry Conference, Seguin", November 2, 1992 - April 30, 1993

Box

1997/048-3

"Outline Texas Legislative Black Caucus, Austin" thru "St. Lawrence Cotton Growers", May 12, 1993 - April 12, 1994

Box

1997/048-4

"Boll Weevil Press Conference" thru "Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers' Association", April 14, 1994 - July 15, 1994

Box

2000/173-1

AIPAC/CRC Texas Political Education Workshop, Houston, February 6, 1994

Texas Rural Appraisal Districts, August 1, 1994

Association of Texas Electric Companies, August 2, 1994

1994 County Agents Association Annual Meeting, August 2, 1994

House Committee on Natural Resources, August 9, 1994

Meeting/Knox City, August 11, 1994

Private Property Rights Meeting, Breckenridge, August 11, 1994

Association of American Warehouse Control Officials, August 15, 1994

TU Electric's FFA Officer Training Conference Banquet, August 16, 1994

Independent Cattlemen's Association, August 19, 1994

Colorado County Farm Bureau Convention, August 20, 1994

Dumas Lions Club, August 25, 1994

Moore County Farm Bureau Annual Meeting, August 25, 1994

Premium Standard Farms, August 25, 1994

March of Dimes Celebrity Chefs, August 27, 1994

Houston County Beef Forage Council, August 30, 1994

Bastrop Rotary, September 6, 1994

Texas Produce Convention and Trade Show, September 25, 1994

Subcommittee on Dept. Operations and Nutrition, September 16, 1994

Heritage Hall of Honor, September 17, 1994

Private Property Rights Meeting, September 21, 1994

San Antonio Chapter of Fashion Group International, September 22, 1994

Texas Association of Regional Councils, September 23, 1994

East Texas State Fair- Tyler, September 26, 1994

Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board Austin, September 28, 1994

Texas Association of Property Tax Professionals, September 29, 1994

Association of Chemical Industry of Texas, September 29, 1994

Texas Youth Leadership Day, October 1, 1994

John Ben Sheppard Public Leadership Forum, October 2, 1994

Hunt County Farm Bureau, October 3, 1994

Second Annual State Fair Mural, October 3, 1994

State Fair Releases on Events, October 10, 1994

Lubbock Lions Clubs, October 11, 1994

The Farmers-Stockman Show, October 11, 1994

United Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Association, October 12, 1994

Take Back Texas Rally, October 13, 1994

Great American Cattle Drive, October 14, 1994

Texas Wine and Grape Growers Association, October 14, 1994

San Patricio County Farm Bureau, October 15, 1994

Texarkana, October 20, 1994

Produce Marketing Association, October 23, 1994

CNBC Pilgrim's Pride, October 24, 1994

Texas Section for Range Management Conference, October 25, 1994

CIAGA 30th Annual Conference, November 7, 1994

National Association of Farm Broadcasters, November 9, 1994

Boll Weevil Press Conference, November 14, 1994

Texas Seed Trade Association, November 15, 1994

National Council of Ag(ricultural) Finance Programs, November 16, 1994

Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, November 21, 1994

Pauls Porterhouse, December 1, 1994

Texas Association of Realtors, December 1, 1994

Agriculture Talk Background, December 6, 1994

Texas Pest Control Association, December 8, 1994

National Peanut Council, December 14, 1994

Luncheon with Small, Craig and Werkin(thin) - Austin, December 15, 1994

Longevity Awards - Austin, December 16, 1994

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National Cotton Council Beltwide, January 4, 1995

Citrus News Conference, January 11, 1995

Texas Agriculture Irrigation Association, January 12, 1995

Texas Agricultural Aviation Association, January 19, 1995

Press Briefing/Farm Credit Bank, January 19, 1995

Food Irradiation, January 20, 1995

Golden Crescent Veterinary Ranch Seminar, January 20, 1995

Press conference on Arkansas River Shiner, January 24, 1995

Public hearing on the Arkansas River Shiner, January 25, 1995

Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, January 26, 1995

Family Land Heritage, January 27, 1995

Texas Ag(ricultural) Industries Association Convention, January 31, 1995

Texas Agri-Women Inc., February 6, 1995

Unveiling of Mural winners/San Antonio, February 6, 1995

Boll Weevil press conference, February 6, 1995

Texas Aquaculture Association, February 9, 1995

Community Relations Council Day in Austin, February 14, 1995

House Agriculture Committee, February 14, 1995

Houston Rotary, February 16, 1995

Come See How Cattle Shape Your World Exhibit ribbon cutting, February 16, 1995

McDonald's owners Legislative Conference, February 16, 1995

Longevity Awards, February 27, 1995

Kellogg Foundation/Land Grant Universities Conference, February 28, 1995

Great American Cattle Drive, March 4, 1995

National Review Institute Conservative, March 4, 1995

Tall IV, March 9, 1995

U.S. House of Representatives Task Force on Endangered Species, March 20, 1995

Rural Heroism TSSC Austin, March 21, 1995

Texas Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association San Antonio, March 21, 1995

Agriculture Week Tech Tour, March 24, 1995

Dallas Tech Tour, March 24, 1995

50th Annual Distillers Feed Research San Antonio, March 30, 1995

Naturally Texas Style Show Dallas, March 30, 1995

Texas Prickly Pear Council Kingsville, March 31, 1995

Masters of the New American Cuisine, April 1, 1995

Boll Weevil Press Conference, April 4, 1995

American Society of Newspaper Editors, April 5, 1995

Texas Breakfast Club, April 6, 1995

Temple Leadership, April 12, 1995

Texas Bankers Association, April 12, 1995

19th Annual Conservation Awards Banquet Robstown, April 18, 1995

TAFA (Texas Agricultural Finance Authority) Consolidation, April 19, 1995

Bond Review Board, April 20, 1995

1995 Aggie Muster, April 21, 1995

TDA Farm bill task force recommendations, April 25, 1995

National Association Produce Market Managers, May 1, 1995

Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers, May 1, 1995

HEB - Buy Texas, May 4, 1995

Texas Mexico Frozen Food Fiesta, May 5, 1995

Sanderson Farms Announcement, May 17, 1995

Mid-South Section Forest Products Society Annual Meeting, May 26, 1995

Jewish National Fund 1995 Tree of Life Dinner, June 1, 1995

Red Creek Marinade, June 2, 1995

Texas Citrus Exchange Dinner, June 6, 1995

Rotary Club of Austin, June 20, 1995

American Seed Trade Association Annual Conference, June 26, 1995

Garland Chamber of Commerce, June 26, 1995

Anthony Forest Products Chip Mill Opening, June 28, 1995

Endangered Species Act Press Conference, July 5, 1995

Cavender's Managers Conference, July 18, 1995

Strammit USA Grand Opening, July 21, 1995

Salesmanship Club, July 27, 1995

TAFA (Texas Agricultural Finance Authority) Information Meeting, August 2, 1995

Southwest Meat Association, August 4, 1995

Humble Chamber of Commerce, August 15, 1995

Weslaco Town Meeting, August 29, 1995

Conroe Chamber of Commerce, August 31, 1995

Box

2000/173-3

Interview for Chile w/KGNC Amarillo, September 1, 1995

Temple Rotary, September 14, 1995

Texas Economic Development Council Dallas, September 15, 1995

Iowa, September 18, 1995

Texas Grown/Houston MD Anderson, September 19, 1995

Ninth Annual Fashion Group International, Naturally Texas Style Show, September 20, 1995

Longview A&M Club, September 22, 1995

North Dallas Chamber of Commerce, September 26, 1995

City Bank's Farmer Appreciation Lunch, September 28, 9-27-1995

Plano Rotary Club, September 28, 1995

Third Annual Mural Comp State Fair, October 2, 1995

Williamson County Farm Bureau, October 16, 1995

San Antonio Rotary Club, October 18, 1995

Texas Society of Professional Surveyors Association, October 19, 1995

Ag(ricultural) Women's Leadership Network, October 20, 1995

Metrocrest Chamber of Commerce Dallas, October 25, 1995

College Academic Support Programs Conference, October 26, 1995

Property Rights Amendments News Conference, October 27, 1995

Bryan College Station Chamber of Commerce, October 30, 1995

Texas Tech Outstanding Agriculture Awards, November 2, 1995

Midland A&M Club, November 3, 1995

Public testimony on textbook adoption procedures, November 9, 1995

American Agri-Women Annual Convention, November 10, 1995

Sherman Chamber of Commerce, November 13, 1995

Bowers Shrimp Processing Plant, November 14, 1995

Jim Wells County Planning Association, January 5, 1996

International Agriculture Forum College Station, January 10, 1996

National Association of Farmer Elected Committeemen, January 15, 1996

Northeast Tarrant Chamber, January 18, 1996

Karnes County Prison Opening, January 19, 1996

Texas Public Policy Foundation, January 24, 1996

Briefing for Iowa Public TV, January 26, 1996

National Cattlemen's Association, January 27, 1996

Danone A&M Meeting, January 30, 1996

Longevity Awards, January 31, 1996

Friends of Fair Park Centennial Award, February 1, 1996

San Antonio Chamber and Extension Service, February 7, 1996

Washington County Chamber of Commerce, February 8, 1996

Yoakum area Chamber of Commerce, February 12, 1996

FFFA Youth Interview, February 14, 1996

International Brangus Breeders Association, February 15, 1996

Texas Association of Appraisal Districts Conference, February 19, 1996

Buy Texas Event, February 28, 1996

Buy Texas Event/Desoto, February 28, 1996

North American Deer Farmers Association, February 29, 1996

Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, March 2, 1996

Looking Beyond Our Borders with Common Vision, March 7, 1996

Toast to Wayne Showers Border Texan of the Year Dinner, March 8, 1996

Texas Agriculture Cooperative Council Annual Meeting, March 11, 1996

Abilene and Childress News Conference on CRP Land, March 19, 1996

1996 Tech Tour Blackland Research Center, March 20, 1996

Texas Designer Collective Fashion Show/Naturally Texas, March 22, 1996

Mad Cow Disease News Conference, April 4, 1996

Texas Bankers Association 43rd Annual Meeting, April 4, 1996

News and press releases, 1968, 1970-1999,
7.3 cubic ft.

The Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) promotes production agriculture, consumer protection, economic development and healthy living. This series consists of general departmental news and press releases, clipping sheets, memoranda, correspondence, and brochures issued by TDA under commissioners John C. White, Reagan Brown, Jim Hightower, Rick Perry from 1968 and 1970 through 1999. Some releases include copies of related local newspaper articles and copies of the Department's Food News publication. Records cover a broad range of topics including commissioner Perry's appointment of an organic marketing advisory committee; announcement of a trip to France and Germany with Texas business executives and officials to initiate trade, investment, and research opportunities; pesticide safety; Christmas trees grown in Texas; water conservation; famine relief to Africa; financial aid to farmers and ranchers; crops; livestock, pest eradication and pesticides; recipes utilizing Texas agricultural products; and weather-related disaster relief. Some of the 1991 press releases may include duplicates.

Arrangement

The records are in three groups: first assorted press releases and Food News clipping sheets filed by year, then materials grouped by year and filed roughly in either reverse chronological order or in chronological order within each year, and finally individual press releases. The individual press releases are grouped by year and then filed roughly in either reverse chronological order or in chronological order within each year. Filing systems appear to vary between commissioners. Records remain in order as received.

Restrictions on Access

None.

Accession Information

Accession numbers: 1997/048, 2000/173, 2012/124

Processing Information

Lisa M. Hendricks, March 1997

Matt De Waelsche, August 2000

Nancy Enneking, April 2002

Assorted press releases:

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1972

1973

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1976

1977

1978

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1980

1981

1982

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1985
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1986
[2 folders]

1987
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1988
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1989
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1991

Assorted press releases and brochures, 1980, 1992-1999

Food News clipping sheets:

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News releases by Commissioner:

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Rick Perry, 1993-1995

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Rick Perry, 1991-1993

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Jim Hightower, 1984-1985

[Volumes 4, 5.]

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Jim Hightower, 1983-1984

[Volumes 4, 3.]

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Ethics top priority at Texas Agriculture Department - Column, February 1991

Peaches - Country's first peach crop due from valley in early April, March 27, 1991

Emergency Loans - Perry applauds action for emergency relief for farmers, March 28, 1991

Column - Opportunities in Agricultural processing evident in Texas wine industry, April 1991

Intrastate trucking - Perry says Intrastate Trucking Bill would help cattle industry, April 30, 1991

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Perry names 20 to Bluetounge Task Force, May 21, 1991

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Perry says Boll Weevil Bill to enhance competitiveness, May 22, 1991

Direct marketing - Producers road to new income, May 26, 1991

Column - Make-it-Texas initiative aimed at creating jobs through processing, June 1991

Perry introduces Economic Development initiative to Texas, June 3, 1991

Column - Raising agricultural literacy in Texas, June 6, 1991

Column - Bringing home the bragging rights through value added commodity processing, June 30, 1991

Southern Association of State Departments of Agriculture - TDA endorses resolutions approved by SASDA, July 10, 1991

Column - Positive Ag. measures passed by the Texas Legislature, July 14, 1991

Persistence and knowledge needed to manage fire ants, July 28, 1991

Column - Bees with an attitude bear watching, August 11, 1991

Award of 2 million TAFA loan to cotton unlimited, August 31, 1991

Georgetown Lions Club (speech outline-remarks), August 14, 1991

Winery - Perry presents Texas wineries with People of Vision award, September 23, 1991

Column - A report on the summer special sessions in Austin, September 1991

Column - Enhancing Ag. Literacy, September 1991

Seafood - Texas seafood buyer's guide released in time for seafood month, October 9, 1991

Mohair - State fair goers learn Texas is world's largest mohair producer, October 9, 1991

Predator Management Program - TDA Predator Management Training session scheduled for Sonora, November 12, 1991

Gas - TDA examining turning over gas pump inspections to private sector, November 12, 1991

Pecans - Perry highlights water conservation efforts of pecan industry in Midland area, November 13, 1991

Make-it-Texas - More butter, yogurt and powdered milk to be made in Texas, November 26, 1991

OP-ED - Conservation as integral as tractors, trucks and sunshine, November 1991

OP-ED - Federal courts should not be allowed to control Texas water, November 1991

Give thanks this year over Totally Texas dinner, November 1991

Comprehensive effort would help Boll Weevil and boost environment, November 1991

Market Reports - Weatherford auction to be added to TDA market reports, December 3, 1991

Right-to-Know - TDA receives grant to conduct farm worker protection training, December 5, 1991

Nursery Stock - Texas and California Agriculture officials working to allow nursery stock shipments, December 9, 1991

Perry awards $156,000 to Agricultural diversification projects, December 31, 1991

Disaster Relief - 53 Texas counties declared disaster areas due to last year's severe weather, January 3, 1992

Disaster Assist Programs - Many disaster assistance programs available to Texas farmers and ranchers, January 3, 1992

Predator Management - TDA predator management session scheduled for Sanderson, January 5, 1992

Parathion - Parathion stock deadlines set, January 6, 1992

Family Land Heritage - Perry to recognize pioneers of Texas Agriculture at Family Land Heritage Ceremony, January 7, 1992

TAFA - Perry awards $1.8 million loan guarantee to Waco business, January 8, 1992

Pesticide Violation - TDA seeks record fine in alleged misuse of pesticide, January 8, 1992

TDA launches new best in any language, January 15, 1992

TAFA awards loan guarantees to Manor, Plainview and Tyler companies, January 16, 1992

Livestock Exports - Perry says sheep led livestock exports in 1991, January 20, 1992

Stenholm - Perry salutes Congressman's Man of the Year in service to agriculture award, January 21, 1992

Disaster Areas - Eight West Texas counties declared disaster areas due to last October's severe weather, January 22, 1992

Family Land Heritage - 85 Texas farm and ranch families honored at FLH ceremonies, January 22, 1992

Texas Israel Exchange - Perry leads Texas delegation to Israel, January 22, 1992

TAFA - Perry announces TAFA loan guaranty to Graham sewing factory, January 29, 1992

NAFTA (North American Free Trade Agreement) folder, January 30, 1992

Free Trade - Perry to join US trade session with Mexican President Salinas, January 30, 1992

Texas Israel Exchange - Perry and Israel Agriculture leader adopt new direction for exchange program, January 30, 1992

Pesticide Collection - Unwanted pesticides to be collected in 32 Texas counties, January 30, 1992

National Press Club - Perry to speak at the National Press Club in Washington's Morning Newsmaker series, January 31, 1992

Pesticide Violation - Perry reiterates pesticide fine policy, February 4, 1992

Spinach - Perry says Texas spinach prices better this year, February 4, 1992

TIFIS - Perry signs agreement with USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) to resume state inspection of fruits, vegetables, nuts and peanuts, February 7, 1992

Pesticide Violation - San Patricio crop duster and Bell Co. farmer fined for misuse of pesticide, February 11, 1992

Taste-of-Texas to be offered at San Francisco International Food Show, February 12, 1992

Make-it-Texas - Agriculture entrepreneurs invited to Agriculture processing seminar, February 13, 1992

Texas Grown - Be different this Valentine's Day, ask for Texas grown rose bushes, February 13, 1992

Predator Management - TDA Predator Management Training session scheduled for Hartley, February 17, 1992

Project Teach - Students learn about Agriculture at TDA Pavilion in S.A., February 19, 1992

Pesticide Violation - Port of Houston pays record fine to TDA, February 19, 1992

Predator Management - TDA Predator Management Training session scheduled for Bastrop, February 19, 1992

Disaster Relief - Four Coastal Bend counties declared disaster areas due to last November's freezing weather, February 21, 1992

Marketing innovative tips on selling Agriculture products available in Texas Agricultural Marketing Conference, February 21, 1992

TAFA - Perry announces TAFA loan guaranties to Weatherford auction and S.A. area sausage, February 21, 1992

Project Teach - Perry calls on school districts to review bid specs for barriers blocking use of Texas foods, February 27, 1992

Agriculturists - Perry salutes four black Agriculturists, February 28, 1992

OP-ED - Integrated Pest Management-Safer plant protection for a growing world, February 1992

Integrated Pest Management - Perry announces grants for environmentally sensitive biological pest controls, March 2, 1992

Onions - Perry promotes South Texas onions at Philadelphia reception, March 3, 1992

Cattle - Perry announces major cattle sales to Mexico, March 4, 1992

Taste-of-Texas - A Taste-of-Texas now available in New York, March 4, 1992

Texas observes National Agriculture Day/Week, March 6, 1992

TAFA - Perry awards $1.1 million loan guarantee to Manor lamb plant, March 6, 1992

Innovative pesticide recycling program goes statewide, March 8, 1992

Section 18 - Perry issues crisis exemption for use of pesticide to control Russian wheat aphid, March 9, 1992

Farm Aid Involves creating demand and more processing, March 12, 1992

Rain Delay - Continued rains delay spring planting, March 13, 1992

National Agriculture Week - Agriculture is big business in Texas, March 13, 1992

National Agriculture Week - TDA observes Ag. Week March 15-21, March 16, 1992

Insecticide exemption - TDA receives exemption for use of insecticide to control thrips in onion fields, March 17, 1992

Great American Meatout - Perry calls proposed Great American Meatout a great American injustice, March 19, 1992

Peanut - Perry says Texas goober crop no small peanuts for farmers, March 23, 1992

Nutrition - Perry stresses 5-a-Day concept during national nutrition month, March 23, 1992

Horses - Argentine horse breeders tour Texas ranches, March 25, 1992

Onion - Spring onion coming to market after slow start, March 25, 1992

Desert Glory - Perry announces sale of vegetables to Texas military bases, March 25, 1992

Cotton Planting - Perry reminds growers of cotton planting deadlines, March 31, 1992

Egg - TDA comes to aid of west Texas egg company, March 31, 1992

Marketing - TDA comes to aid of east Texas egg company, March 31, 1992

Protecting Texans health and the environment through pesticide registration, March 1992

Farm aid TDA style by Rick Perry, March 1992

Commercial Exemption - New guidelines go into effect April: Exemptions provided for farmers and ranchers, April 1, 1992

Onion - TDA inspectors protecting valuable onion crop, April 1, 1992

Section 18 - Perry issues crisis exemption for use of fungicide to control downy mildew on roses, April 6, 1992

Project Teach - Perry announces sale of Texas lettuce to Wichita Falls school system, April 7, 1992

Herbicide Exemptions - Perry announces public hearing on 2,4-D restrictions, April 9, 1992

Wine and Food - Perry named to "Who's Who" in food and wine in Texas, April 9, 1992

Cotton Planting - Written requests for cotton planting extensions due April 15th, April 10, 1992

TAFA Loan - Perry announces TAFA loan guaranty to Copperas Cove food processor, April 10, 1992

Project Teach - Perry announces release of public school guidelines for produce, April 13, 1992

Texas Produce - Perry announces release of public school guidelines for buying Texas produce, April 13, 1992

Disaster Areas - 24 west Texas counties declared disaster areas due to extreme freezing weather, April 14, 1992

Strawberries - State's strawberries bursting with taste as big as Texas, April 14, 1992

TAFA Loan - Perry awards $180,000 guaranty to Graham sewing factory, April 14, 1992

Water Suit - Perry concerned about direction of groundwater discussions: Market based system is key, April 15, 1992

Texas Produce - Eggs, Easter lilies and lambs earn dollars during holidays for Texas producers, April 15, 1992

Cotton - Perry reminds growers of cotton planting deadlines, April 15, 1992

TFIS/TICP - Perry appoints Lubbock native to head Texas Cooperative Inspection Program, April 22, 1992

Taste-of-Texas - Unique Austin restaurant serving "Taste-of-Texas" meals opens, April 24, 1992

Pesticide Control Recycling - Perry announces pesticide container recycling sites, April 28, 1992

Fraudulent Pesticides - Perry urges farmers, gardeners and other consumers to be aware of fraudulent pesticides, April 30, 1992

Pesticide Violation - Midland apartment complex fined for pesticide violation, April 30, 1992

OP-ED - Changing the rules mid-game simply isn't right, April 1992

OP-ED - Beyond Sensationalism, April 1992

Column - Texas A&M onion study holds for cancer prevention, April 1992

Column: 5-a-Day: Easier than you think, April 1992

OP-ED - Federal Courts should not be allowed to control Texas water, April 1992

Mother's Day - Show mom your appreciation with a Texas flowering potted plant, May 1, 1992

TFIS/TCIP (Texas Cooperative Inspection Program) - Perry says Texas Cooperative Program gets under way May 2, May 1, 1992

Family Land Heritage - 1992 Family Land Heritage Program begins registration for farms and ranches, May 1, 1992

Disaster Areas - 21 west and central Texas counties declared disaster areas due to adverse weather during '91 season, May 4, 1992

TAFA - Perry announces TAFA loan guaranty to Big Spring manufacturing plant, May 4, 1992

Valentine's Day - Show mom your appreciation with a Texas flowering potted plant, May 6, 1992

Herbicide Waiver - Perry corrects confusion, waives permit requirement for this year in Wichita, Clay, Archer counties, May 7, 1992

Pesticide Violation - Pesticide misapplications cited in Briscoe, Ellis, Hidalgo and McLennan Counties, May 8, 1992

Farmer's Markets - State's farmer's markets gearing up for busy summer, May 11, 1992

Rain Forest Exhibit - Perry says he is coming to Galveston for rain forest exhibit, May 11, 1992

Insecticide Exemption - TDA asks for emergency exemption for insecticide use on sorghum crops, May 11, 1992

Memorial Day - Perry suggests using Texas products for Memorial Day barbecue, May 13, 1992

Meat - TDA assists center meat processing operation, May 13, 1992

Texas Ranch Products - Moroccans and Italians seek Texas ranch products, May 13, 1992

Herbicide Exemption - EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) grants emergency exemption allowing herbicide's use on rice, May 14, 1992

TAFA - Perry awards $67,500 loans guaranty to Hill country exotic game ranch, May 15, 1992

Texas Livestock - Best in any language Perry attends cattleman's convention in Mexico, May 18, 1992

Emergency Exemptions - EPA grants emergency allowing pesticides use on kale, kohlrabi and mustard greens, May 19, 1992

Bugs - Perry says that "good" bugs can now be used to manage "bad" bugs stored in grain, May 20, 1992

Aankill- Statement of Perry on action by Longview court in fire ant pesticide case, May 21, 1992

TAFA - Perry announces loan guaranties to Austin and San Antonio companies, May 21, 1992

Predator Control - Predator control capsules available in Edinburg, Sonora and Uvalde, May 22, 1992

TAFA - Perry announces loan guaranty to Houston area company, May 27, 1992

Organic Cotton - Texas organic cotton capturing European interest, May 27, 1992

Disaster areas - Nine northeast Texas counties declared disaster areas due to heavy rains and freezes in 1991, May 27, 1992

Biotechnology - Perry supports FDA ruling on genetically engineered foods, May 27, 1992

Scanners - TDA fines eight Texas grocery stores for inaccurate check out scanners, May 29, 1992

Onions - Japanese consumers to sample first shipment of Texas 1015 super sweet onions, May 29, 1992

Column - Consumers urged to plan meals around "Totally Texas Menu", May 1992

Column - The Capitol of Natural, May 1992

Column - Free Trade with Mexico bounty of opportunities for Texas Agriculture, May 1992

Column - Texas Israel Exchange fosters cooperation in Agriculture, May 1992

Weather - Perry says weather is taking its toll on Texas crops, June 3, 1992

Emergency Exemption - Perry says EPA grants emergency exemption allowing pesticide's use on peppers, June 5, 1992

Emergency Exemption - Perry says EPA grants emergency exemption for Asana XI's use on sorghum, June 8, 1992

Disaster Areas - 17 Texas Counties declare disaster areas due to heavy rains and early freezes in 1991, June 8, 1992

Pesticide Applications - Pesticide applicator rectification course schedule announced for June-December, June 8, 1992

Food Seminar - Perry says TDA to help Agriculture businesses learn about export opportunities, June 8, 1992

Small Businesses - Perry says TDA seminar to help Agriculture businesses learn about export opportunities, June 8, 1992

Section 18 - Perry issues crisis exemption for Permethrin to control fall armyworm in rice, June 9, 1992

Section 18 - Perry issues crisis exemption for use of tilt fungicide on corn, June 9, 1992

Cotton - Perry says South Plains cotton crop continues to decline, June 10, 1992

Food Safety - Sate-Federal Agricultural effort promotes food safety-Dallas, June 10, 1992

Food Safety - State-Federal Agricultural effort promotes food safety-San Antonio, June 10, 1992

TCIP (Texas Cooperative Inspection Program) - Perry says Texas Cooperative Inspection Program good for area peanut industry, June 10, 1992

5-a-Day - Perry declares June "5-a-Day" month in Texas, June 11, 1992

Food Safety - State-Federal Agricultural effort promotes food safety-Houston, June 11, 1992

TCIP - Perry says TCIP good for Texas vegetable industry-McAllen, June 11, 1992

Peaches - Perry urges Texans to ask for Texas peaches, June 12, 1992

Disaster Area - Perry says west Texas counties declared disaster areas, June 16, 1992

Pesticide Container Collection - Perry says pesticide container collection set for June 30 in Robstown, June 17, 1992

Cotton Pesticide Violation- Pesticide and cotton stalk destruction violators fined, June 18, 1992

Linked Deposit - TDA assists Llano meat processing operation, June 18, 1992

Wheat Harvest - Perry says combines needed for Texas wheat harvest, June 18, 1992

Make-it-Texas -Perry says Make-it-Texas program has added economic punch to Texas during first year, June 24, 1992

Rail Strike- Perry says prolonged rail strike could impact Texas agriculture, June 24, 1992

SASDA - Perry elected VP of SASDA, June 26, 1992

SASDA - SASDA adopts Perry proposal for Agriculture promotion and pesticide training funding, June 26, 1992

Totally Texas - Perry says this Fourth of July plan a Totally Texas celebration, June 29, 1992

TAFA - Perry awards $1.26 million loan to Redfish, June 29, 1992

Food and Fiber Processing - Perry says food and fiber processing future of Texas, June 30, 1992

OP-ED - Freer trade with Mexico holds bounty of opportunities for Texas Ag., June 1992

IPM Grant - Perry presents $25,308 grant to Texas Pecan Growers Assoc. for biological pest control, July 1, 1992

2 4-D - Perry says producers need to check with local TDA office before applying 2 4-D, July 1, 1992

TAFA - Perry announces loan guaranties to Lubbock area and Lufkin companies, July 1, 1992

Bullet Train - Perry applauds efforts of statewide group opposed to bullet train, July 3, 1992

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Disaster Areas - Perry says four Texas counties declared disaster areas, July 8, 1992

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Disaster Areas - Perry says 26 west Texas counties declared disaster areas, July 8, 1992

Pesticide - Perry says California court decision harmful to farmers and consumers, July 9, 1992

Chapter 12 Bankruptcy - Statement of Agriculture Commissioner Perry, July 9, 1992

Aankill - Court rules in TDA's favor, grants injunction against unregistered fire ant pesticide sales, July 9, 1992

Predator Management - TDA Predator Management Training session scheduled for Edinburg, July 13, 1992

Pesticide - Perry says following labeled directions important before using pesticide products, July 14, 1992

Section 18 - Perry issues crisis exemption for use of Roundup herbicide on grain sorghum, July 15, 1992

TAFA - Perry awards $1.8 million guaranty to pinto bean marketing co-op, July 16, 1992

Pesticide Licensing - TDA requires pesticide dealer licenses and user training, July 22, 1992

Apples - Perry tours state's largest apple orchards, touts Texas new apple industry, July 23, 1992

Pesticide Applicator Rectification - Pesticide applicator recertification course scheduled for August-December, July 23, 1992

Emergency Exemption - EPA grants extension to emergency exemption allowing pesticide's use on peppers, July 23, 1992

Produce Recovery Fund - Civil lawsuits filed against produce merchants who failed to pay farmers, July 27, 1992

Predator Management Fund - TDA Predator Management Training session scheduled for Paris, July 27, 1992

Pesticides - Using less, accomplishing more, August 1992

Section 18 - TDA issues crisis exemption in 68 counties for use of Roundup herbicide on grain sorghum, August 4, 1992

Cotton - Perry tours genetically improved cotton test plot, says biotech bolls good for farmers, environment, August 6, 1992

USDA will seek to protect shipper's inspection fraud, August 6, 1992

TFIS/TCIP - USDA will seek to protect shipper's inspection fund-Washington, August 6, 1992

Department Employees - Perry honors department employees at local ceremony, August 6, 1992

Pork Exports - Perry says pork's inclusion in export program to benefit Texas producers, August 7, 1992

TAFA - Perry announces loan guaranties to Pecos, Houston-area, Copperas Cove and San Angelo-area companies, August 7, 1992

Pesticide Violations - TDA fines West Texas and Gulf Coast applications for pesticide violations, August 12, 1992

Agriculture Appropriations - Perry says federal agriculture appropriation will help all Texans, August 12, 1992

Giddings Seed Lab - China delegation tour TDA seed lab, August 12, 1992

Free Trade - Perry applauds free trade accord, ready to review fine points, August 12, 1992

Cotton Stalk Destruction - Perry reminds valley and Coastal Bend growers of cotton stalk destruction deadlines, August 12, 1992

Worker Protection - EPA releases worker protection standards: Perry reviewing pesticide laws, August 14, 1992

Disaster Assistance - Perry asks Bush to declare nationwide Agriculture emergency, August 14, 1992

Wine - S.A. airport visitors enjoying Texas wines, August 19, 1992

Herbicide Law - Archer City meeting set on Texas herbicide law, August 19, 1992

Totally Texas - Don't labor on Labor Day, use Taste-of-Texas prepared meals, August 19, 1992

Chili Peppers - National Chili Pepper Festival set, August 19, 1992

Market Reports - Beeville auction added to TDA market reports, August 19, 1992

Tort Reform - Perry says groups trying to divert attention from need for tort reform, August 27, 1992

EMU - EMUs represent economic diversity for Texas Agriculture, August 28, 1992

Pesticide Applicators - Pesticide applicators rectification course schedule announced for September through December, August 28, 1992

Column - Pesticides: Using less, accomplishing more, August 1992

Column - America's food supply is abundant, safe and a bargain, August 1992

Column - Texas orchards harvesting first big crop of apples, August 1992

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Column - Our historic legacy can be an economic boon to Texas, August 1992

Column - A message from Perry on the state of Texas Agriculture, August 1992

Disaster Relief - Perry praises Bush for quick response to disaster request, September 2, 1992

Emergency Loans - Perry says emergency loans available to producers in eight Texas counties, September 2, 1992

Herbs - Texas herb growers as diversified as the Lone Star State, September 2, 1992

Animal Rights - Perry applauds passage of Animal Enterprise Protection Act, September 3, 1992

Pesticides - Texas farmers using alternative methods to decrease pesticide applications, September 3, 1992

Wheat - Texas wheat farmers to benefit from new assistance in export program, September 3, 1992

Food and Fiber - Perry and Barlett announce new phase of public-private effort to restore historic pavilion, September 3, 1992

Rice important to Texas economy, September 4, 1992

Disaster Declaration - Perry says assistance available to Agriculture workers on South and High Plains following disaster declaration, September 9, 1992

TAFA - Perry announces loan guaranty to Dripping Springs ostrich and elk ranch, September 9, 1992

Unemployment Assistance - Perry says assistance available for Agriculture workers on South and High Plains following disaster declaration, September 11, 1992

Water - People:1 Water Commission: 0 - Perry praises judge's ruling that throws out water action, September 11, 1992

Food Safety Program - Perry says two new commodities added to food safety program, September 15, 1992

Cotton Stalk Destruction - Perry reminds cotton growers of October stalk destruction deadlines, September 15, 1992

Water - Perry asks Ag. office to depose water Commission chairman, September 15, 1992

Farm Safety - Perry says safety begins with each of us -emphasis of Farm Safety Week, September 17, 1992

Pesticide Container Collection - Perry announces pesticide container collection in Panhandle, September 16, 1992

Kidtech of Austin accepts TDA computer donation, September 17, 1992

TDA Seed Lab - TDA seed lab volunteers harvest and distribute grow out program watermelons, cantaloupes, September 17, 1992

Emergency Loans - Perry says emergency loans available to producers in 30 Texas counties, September 17, 1992

Pickles - Texas pickles pack an economic punch, September 22, 1992

Water - Statement by Commissioner Perry after John Hall news conference, September 22, 1992

Free Trade - Perry urges Congress to ratify Free Trade Agreement, September 23, 1992

Census - Perry urges Bureau of Census to correct under count of Texas residents, September 24, 1992

Disaster Relief - Perry says 17 west Texas counties declared disaster areas, September 25, 1992

Emergency Loans - Perry says emergency loans available to producers in 8 west Texas counties, September 25, 1992

Export Pens - Del Rio and Eagle Pass get economic boost from repair, September 29, 1992

Cotton - Incubator loan helps El Campo cotton farmers save money, September 30, 1992

OP-ED - We must challenge the assumption that government best protects our national resources, September 1992

OP-ED - Agriculture's concerns essential in determining the future of Texas water supply, September 1992

National 4-H Week - Letter to the Editor from Perry, October 4, 1992

Poultry Industry - Perry says that Texas poultry and egg production is no chicken feed, October 5, 1992

Predator Management - TDA Predator Management Training session scheduled for Paint Rock, October 6, 1992

TAFA Loan Guaranties - Perry announces loan guaranty to San Augustine Meat Company, October 8, 1992

TCIP/TFIS - Perry applauds decision by Agriculture to reconsider opinion on produce funds, October 9, 1992

Apple - 1992 state apple harvest between 2.5 to 3 million pounds, October 13, 1992

Timber - Texas timber industry an important part of state's agriculture, October 14, 1992

Food and Fiber Pavilion - Perry says Food and Fiber Pavilion is an excellent classroom on Texas Agriculture, October 22, 1992

Totally Texas - Perry says S.A. chefs will conduct "Totally Texas" cooking classes, October 22, 1992

Naturally Texas - Perry says NAFTA (North American Free Trade Agreement) show and "Totally Texas" are natural partners, October 22, 1992

Halloween - Texas pumpkins, apples and popcorn make a great Lone Star State Halloween, October 25, 1992

Boll Weevil - Satellite system helping High Plains crop dusters take aim at boll weevil, October 26, 1992

TAFA - Perry presents loan guaranty to Dimmit vegetable processor, October 26, 1992

Thanksgiving - Letter to the Editor, October 28, 1992

National Farm City Week - Perry's letter to the Editor, October 28, 1992

Grain - Bumper grain sorghum crop prompts TDA to permit temporary storage, October 28, 1992

Valley Citrus - Perry heralds resurgence of Valley citrus: 3 million carton harvest anticipated, October 28, 1992

Internship - Guillot assigned to TDA internship, October 30, 1992

Internship - Nicholson assigned to TDA internship, October 30, 1992

OP-ED - We must challenge the assumption that government best protects our natural resources, October 1992

Column - Take advantage of autumn's bounty to create, October 1992

Column - TDA article for the Capitol forum, October 1992

Pork - Perry says pork plant to benefit Texas economy, November 2, 1992

International Agriculture - International agriculture representative touring Texas, November 2, 1992

Holiday Message, November 2, 1992

Disaster Areas - Perry says 47 Texas counties declared disaster areas, November 2, 1992

Boll Weevil - Satellite system helping High Plains crop dusters take aim at boll weevil, November 4, 1992

Cotton Harvest - Perry says cotton harvest should pick up following cold front, November 5, 1992

Wine - Perry says trade sanctions to help Texas agriculture, November 6, 1992

Water - Perry says meeting with Hall, Wolf shows willingness to move ahead on Edwards Aquifer dispute, November 9, 1992

Beef Tariffs - Perry laments Mexico's new beef tariffs, November 11, 1992

Peppers - TDA crisis exemption allows Agri-Mek's use on peppers, November 12, 1992

Sheep and Goat Raisers - Perry certifies Texas sheep and goat raisers referendum and election, November 17, 1992

Disaster Areas - Perry says nine south central Texas counties to be declared disaster areas, November 18, 1992

Timber - Texas Mexico wood symposium aims to increase timber trade, November 19, 1992

Statement - Sierra Club vs. Lujan, November 19, 1992

Water - Statement by Commissioner Perry on Sierra Club vs. Lujan, November 19, 1992

Cotton - New Braunfels textile mill first in nation to produce state certified organic cotton fabric, November 20, 1992

Trade - Perry applauds apparent end to trade war threat, November 20, 1992

Sweet Potatoes - Perry says Texas sweet potatoes should be plentiful this fall, November 23, 1992

Turkey - Texas turkey production aimed mainly at processed products, November 23, 1992

SASDA - Perry assumes President's position for SASDA, November 24, 1992

Pine Shoot Beetle - TDA issues emergency quarantine to keep Xmas tree pest out of Texas, November 25, 1992

Predator Management - TDA Predator Management Training session scheduled for Johnson City, November 30, 1992

Column - New TDA program urges students to eat their vegetables, November 1992

Column - A holiday message, December 1992

Make-it-Texas - Perry says Nanny's Best Soap is a homemade "Make-it-Texas" product, December 1, 1992

Predator Management - TDA Predator Management Training session scheduled for Detroit, December 2, 1992

Beef Tariffs - Perry pushes repeal of Mexican beef tariff in letter to Hills Madigan, December 2, 1992

Cotton - Perry says cotton plants killed by a freeze have met the intent of the Pink Bollworm Control Law, December 7, 1992

Project Teach - Perry unveils Project Teach grade school curriculum, December 7, 1992

Herbicide - Public hearings set Dec. 10 on proposed changes in Texas herbicide regulations, December 8, 1992

Texas Grown Products - Perry says use Texas Grown products when decorating your home for the holidays, December 8, 1992

Disaster Areas - Perry says eight west Texas counties declared disaster areas, December 9, 1992

Pesticide Applicator - Pesticide applicator recertified Course schedule announced December 10, 1992 to April 16, 1993, December 10, 1992

Grants - Perry awards $111,000 to Agricultural diversification projects throughout Texas, December 11, 1992

Aquaculture - Aquaculture giving Palacios students hands-on experience in math, science and other subjects, December 16, 1992

Project Recycle - Statement by Rick Perry, Project Recycle-Texas News Conference Kroger food store, December 17, 1992

Miracle Chalk - Perry warns consumers to beware of illegal roach and ant pesticide chalk, December 18, 1992

Food Safety - Perry asks Justice Department to appeal Delaney Clause Case, December 21, 1992

Pesticide Collection - Perry announces pesticide collection sites for January, December 22, 1992

SUSTA - Perry says US Department of Agriculture will benefit all Texans, December 28, 1992

Column - Totally Texas Menu Marketing Campaign promotes diversity, December 1992

News Advisories, 1993

Clinton Administration - Statement of Commissioner Perry on the Agricultural agenda of the Clinton Administration, January 1993

TADA - El Paso and San Antonio projects awarded agricultural grants, January 4, 1993

Free Trade - Perry urges Clinton to support Free Trade Agreement, January 5, 1993

USDA Market Promotion Program - Texas companies receive federal funds to promote Ag. products overseas, January 11, 1993

Exports - 1.12 million head exported through TDA pens during 1992, January 13, 1993

Boll Weevil - Perry commends Governor for emphasizing Boll Weevil Eradication, January 18, 1993

Project Teach - Houston school district buying Texas orange juice, January 19, 1993

Linked deposit - Venison ranchers taking product directly to customer, January 20, 1993

Boll Weevil - Perry urges Senate Committee to act quickly on Boll Weevil Eradication, January 25, 1993

Senate (Testimony) - Perry submits testimony in products liability and Alfaro bills to Senate Committee, January 26, 1993

Super Bowl - Perry pits Vintage Texas against NY wine in Super Bowl challenge, January 26, 1993

TFIS/TCIP - Perry applauds decision by US Justice Department to fight for producer funds, January 29, 1993

Organic Cotton - TDA offers free seminar on growing organic cotton, January 29, 1993

OP-ED - TDA Austin area marketing overview, January 1993

Column - To protect and serve, January 1993

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Column - Farm raised fish and other products fast becoming a Texas mainstay, January 1993

Water - Statement by Commissioner Rick Perry regarding Sierra Club vs. Lujan, February 1, 1993

Food Safety - Perry says EPA decision is a step in the right direction, February 2, 1993

Pesticide Applications - TDA reminds commercial and non-commercial pesticide applicators to renew licenses, February 3, 1993

Totally Texas - Perry applauds north S.A. Chamber for Totally Texas cowboy breakfast, February 4, 1993

Dolphin Death - Perry criticizes "Bad Science" for wrongly linking Ag. to last year's dolphin death, February 5, 1993

Organic Cotton - Perry says Texas expected to produce 80% of 1993 US organic cotton crop, February 8, 1993

Water - Perry testifies on groundwater bills, February 8, 1993

Naturally Texas - Perry says Haggar Apparel Co. Signs on as "Naturally Texas" business, February 9, 1993

Beyond Beef - Perry says "Food terrorist" using Pacific Coast poisoning to advance extreme agenda, February 11, 1993

Texas Herefords make fine showing at national show, February 12, 1993

TAFA - Awards loan guaranties to east, February 12, 1993

Boll Weevil - Perry asks House Committee to act fast on Boll Weevil Eradication, February 16, 1993

Totally Texas - Perry praises El Arroyo's "Totally Texas Menu" additions, February 17, 1993

F/R Cattle Company - TDA files support brief in F/R Cattle Company's Supreme Court Case, February 19, 1993

Ethanol - Perry encourages Clinton Administration to include ethanol as an alternative fuel under the Clean Air Act, February 22, 1993

Trucking Regulation - Perry supports trucking regulation reform, February 23, 1993

Methyl-Bromide - Perry applauds federal decision to take a closer look at the use of Methyl, February 23, 1993

Taste-of-Texas - 10 TOT companies headed for San Francisco's Fancy Food Show, February 23, 1993

Proposed Move - Perry wants to take Agriculture department to the people, February 24, 1993

Totally Texas Menu - Marketing campaign promoted diversity quality of Texas foods and beverages, February 1993

OP-ED - Texas elbows into school lunch line with Houston ISD juice contract, February 1993

Column - Legislative reforms are important to the Texas business climate, February 1993

Boll Weevil - Boll Weevil legislation passes in house, awaits Governor's signature, February 25, 1993

Proposed Move - Perry will continue thought provoking ideas, March 2, 1993

Food Safety - Perry says that the federal government should revise some current policies, March 4, 1993

Water - TDA will appeal aquifer ruling, March 4, 1993

Mexico Undersecretary - Perry meets with Mexico Undersecretary of Agriculture, March 4, 1993

Totally Texas Menu - Perry praises El Arroyo's "Totally Texas Menu" additions, March 4, 1993

Project Recycle - Permanent pesticide container collection announced, March 9, 1993

Boll Weevil - Perry praises Boll Weevil bill as giant step for Texas cotton industry, March 10, 1993

Water - Fifth circuit court grants TDA's request for stay, March 12, 1993

TIE - Texas company to raise, export Israeli sunflower seed, March 12, 1993

Ag. Week - Perry said that National Ag. Week recognizes everyone involved in the Ag. business, March 14 and March 20, 1993

Column - Perry says Agriculture is big business in Texas, March 14, 1993

Winter Storm - Perry said Texas Ag. spared brunt of winter storm, March 16, 1993

Agriculture - Perry says Ag. key to today's educational mix, March 17, 1993

Corn Derby - Texas enters California "Corn Derby", March 17, 1993

Beauchamp - Named Safety Manager of the Year, March 17, 1993

Wine - Ste. Genevieve wine best CA in Dallas Jug Wine Competition, March 18, 1993

Great American Meat-Out - Great American Meat-Out not so great, March 19, 1993

Agribusiness - TDA hosts eighth Annual Agribusiness Marketing Conference, March 22, 1993

TAFA - Perry says additional funding for Agriculture Finance Program will boost Texas economy, March 23, 1993

Brahman - Brahman sales record broken at Houston, March 26, 1993

Pesticide Recertification - Pest applicator recertification course schedule announced for April-Dec. 1993, March 29, 1993

Column - Not afraid to ask, March 29, 1993

TADA - Texas project looks at potential markets for cotton wool blend sweaters, April 1, 1993

Crop Theft - Perry urges Governor to sign bill deterring crop theft, April 2, 1993

Section 18 - EPA grants emergency exemption allowing pesticide use on onions in 22 counties, April 16, 1993

Organic - Perry supports measures to enhance TDA Organic Program, April 6, 1993

Boll Weevil Control - Lower Rio Grande Valley growers must have cotton planted by April 20, April 12, 1993

Boll Weevil Control - Lower coastal bend and South Texas growers must have cotton planted by April 15, April 9, 1993

Emergency Exemption - EPA allows emergency use of Asana XL on kale, kohlrabi and mustard greens, April 14, 1993

Right-to-Know - TDA offers farmworker pesticide training in El Paso, April 15, 1993

Right-to-Know - TDA offers pesticide training in Eagle Pass, April 15, 1993

Right-to-Know Training-El Paso, April 15, 1993

Right-to-Know - TDA offers farm worker pesticide training in Del Rio, April 15, 1993

Merrick Petfood - Value added dog food, April 16, 1993

Beyond Beef - Perry says beyond beef is still beyond belief, April 17, 1993

Boll Weevil - Perry appoints six to Boll Weevil Advisory Council, April 19, 1993

Onions - Sweet Texas 1015 onions on their way to market, April 20, 1993

Banking Regulations - Perry encourages Congress to help small businesses, April 20, 1993

F/R Cattle Co. - Texas Supreme Court decision victory for Ag., April 22, 1993

TIE - Texas Israel Exchange Framers to visit Israel, April 27, 1993

TDA - 10 new members named to TDA Producer Advisory Council, April 27, 1993

EPA - EPA allows herbicide use on grain sorghum, April 29, 1993

Sheep and Rabbits - Texas grown sheep and rabbits exported to India through Houston International Airport, April 29, 1993

Section 18s - Propazine on grain sorghum, April 29, 1993

Column - The changing face of agriculture, April 1993

Column - Common sense, not emotionalism needed in irradiation debate, April 1993

Family Land Heritage Program Application available, May 3, 1993

Cotton - Upper Coastal Bend Growers must have cotton planted by May 10th, May 6, 1993

Delaney Clause bans all carcinogenic pesticides, May 7, 1993

EPA - prohibition on insecticide could cost Texas more than 9 million in losses, May 7, 1993

Cotton - Scurry County Cotton Producers Board members elected, May 7, 1993

Texas Grown - Ellison greenhouse offers tours, May 7, 1993

TIE - Houston tree planting in the fall, May 10, 1993

Brenham - Greenhouse offering new tourist attraction, May 10, 1993

Naturally Texas - Hat Company expands operation in San Angelo, May 11, 1993

Pantex - Perry renews request for Pantex Environmental Studies to focus on agriculture, May 11, 1993

Market Promotion - Ask US Reps to maintain current funding, May 13, 1993

Free Seminar - Adding value to Ag. Product, May 14, 1993

Cotton - Grants emergency exemption for Coastal Bend, May 14, 1993

Cotton deadline - Central Texas and Gulf Coast growers must have cotton planted by May 20th, May 17, 1993

Rural economy - Cotton Delineating Plant Exports contribute to Rural Economy, May 18, 1993

Boll Weevil - Cotton farmers can expect fall vote on boll weevil eradication zones, May 19, 1993

Texas Apples - Take a bite of fresh sweet Texas apples, May 19, 1993

Texas Melons - Texas melons for the summer, May 19, 1993

Texas Grown Berries available for hot weather dining, May 19, 1993

Texas Products - Farmers market provide fresh Texas products, May 19, 1993

Peaches - It's a peach of a crop for Texas consumers, May 19, 1993

Meat and Poultry Inspections - TDA calls for more use of technology in meat and poultry inspection system, May 21, 1993

Cotton Deadline - El Paso Valley, Central and East Texas must have cotton planted by May 31, May 24, 1993

BTU Energy Tax - Ask agriculture to shoulder an unfair burden, May 31, 1993

Texas Brahman Cattle to Thailand - Record number of Texas Brahman cattle board plane to Thailand (media advisory), June 4, 1993

Texas Brahman Cattle to Thailand - Record number of Texas Brahman cattle board plane to Thailand, June 7, 1993

Pesticide Safety Training - TDA offers pesticide training in San Antonio (also in Spanish), June 9, 1993

Sweet Potato Quarantine - TDA issues emergency sweet potato quarantine, June 10, 1993

Texas Cooperative Inspection Program - Perry applauds governor for signing bill to return producer funds, June 10, 1993

Young Farmers Endowment Program - Perry announces timeline, June 10, 1993

John Connally - Statement from TDA Commissioner Rick Perry on the death of former Governor John Connally, June 15, 1993

Mrs. Crockett's Kitchens - Perry cuts ribbon at Mrs. Crockett's Kitchen expansion project, June 16, 1993

Senate Bill 1089 - Perry praises Governor Richards for signing bill that allows TDA to transfer funds, June 17, 1993

Taste of Texas - Taste of Texas companies bring Lone Star cuisine to the Big Apple, June 20, 1993

Export Seminar - TDA export seminar offers marketing and funding ideas to business for new marketing, June 21, 1993

Pesticide Safety Training - TDA offers farm workers pesticide safety training in Uvalde, June 22, 1993

Totally Texas - Get your vitamins and fibers with Texas fresh vegetables this summer, June 23, 1993

Totally Texas - Count on Texas to beef up 4th of July Celebration, June 23, 1993

Totally Texas - Crank up the ice cream freezer for July 4 picnic, June 23, 1993

Totally Texas - Enjoy all Texas potato salad for the fourth, June 23, 1993

Totally Texas - Texas peaches, watermelons offer refreshing fourth of July treat, June 23, 1993

Rain - Perry says continuous rain plagues crops in south Texas, June 24, 1993

Rain - Perry says rains hurt Texas fruits and vegetables, June 24, 1993

TAFA - Perry announces loan guaranties to San Angelo, Rocket and Kennedy Counties, July 1, 1993

Right-to-Know Pesticide Training - TDA offers farmworkers pesticide safety training in El Paso, July 2, 1993

Boll Weevil Eradication Law - Public hearing set in Abilene on rules to protect individuals, July 2, 1993

Right-to-Know Training - TDA offers training on pesticide laws and safety in Brownfield, July 2, 1993

Right-to-Know Training - TDA offers farm worker pesticide safety training in Crosbyton, July 2, 1993

Right-to-Know Training - TDA offers farm worker pesticide safety training in Lamesa, July 2, 1993

Right-to-Know Training - TDA offers farm workers pesticide safety training in Levelland, July 2, 1993

Right-to-Know Training - TDA offers farm workers pesticide safety training in Pecos County, July 2, 1993

Right-to-Know Training - TDA offers farm workers pesticide safety training in Seminole, July 2, 1993

Right-to-Know Training - TDA offers farm workers pesticide safety training in Tahoka, July 2, 1993

Right-to-Know Training - TDA offers farm workers pesticide safety training in Uvalde, July 2, 1993

Boll Weevil Eradication Law - Public hearings set around state on rules to protect individuals, July 2, 1993

Boll Weevil Eradication Law - Public hearing set in Lubbock on rules to protect individuals, July 2, 1993

Boll Weevil Eradication Law - Public hearing set in Victoria on rules to protect individuals, livestock, bees and wildlife, July 2, 1993

Boll Weevil Eradication Law - Public hearing set in Waco on rules to protect individuals, July 2, 1993

Boll Weevil Eradication Law - Public hearing set in Weslaco on rules to protect individuals, July 2, 1993

Facts, not emotions should guide Pesticide/Food Safety debate, July 5, 1993

Perry says Rural landowners are an important part of wildlife stewardship equation, July 6, 1993

Boll Weevil Eradication Program - Perry certifies organization to carry out boll weevil eradication program, July 7, 1993

Totally Texas - Perry to help unveil four "Totally Texas menu" dishes at the Western in Dallas, July 9, 1993

Organic Agriculture - Texas farmers at the forefront of organic agriculture, July 8, 1993

Naturally Texas - Perry to participate in a "Celebration of Work" at Mission Valley Textiles, Inc., July 12, 1993

Texas voters to decide Nov. 2nd on Agricultural economic development financing, July 12, 1993

EPA cancels registrations for cotton pesticide, July 12, 1993

Naturally Texas - Perry says Mission Valley Textiles represents a Texas sized celebration of work, July 14, 1993

Right-to-Know Training - TDA offers farm workers pesticide safety training in Amarillo region, July 19, 1993

Right-to-Know Training - TDA offers farm workers pesticide safety training in Cactus, July 19, 1993

Right-to-Know Training - TDA offers farm workers pesticide safety training in Dimmit, July 19, 1993

Right-to-Know Training - TDA offers farm workers pesticide safety training in Hereford, July 19, 1993

Market Promotion Program - TDA accepting applications for market promotion program, July 22, 1993

Hay - Bad weather for hay in South Carolina, July 23, 1993

Hay - Perry alerts Texas farmers of South Carolina hay need, July 23, 1993

NAFTA - Perry praises Agriculture coalition formation on NAFTA, July 27, 1993

Family Land Heritage Program applications available, July 27, 1993

Water Conservation - Agricultural water conservation measures passed during legislative session, July 28, 1993

Fire Blading - Perry urges Department of Transportation to begin program to reduce fire hazards, July 30, 1993

Texas Apples - Texas consumers can enjoy fresh Texas apples, July 30, 1993

Green Exports USA - New marketing initiative will spur Texas ornamental horticultural exports, August 2, 1993

HR 1627 - Perry submits testimony on food safety legislation, August 2, 1993

Integrated Pest Management - TDA awards IPM grant program, August 4, 1993

Roadblock - TDA out of state shipments at roadblock for signs of pests, disease, August 4, 1993

Right-to-Know Training - TDA offers farm workers pesticide safety training in Gonzales, August 9, 1993

Right-to-Know Training - TDA offers farm workers pesticide safety training in Tyler, August 9, 1993

Grapefruit - Red grapefruit chosen as state fruit of Texas, August 11, 1993

NAFTA - Perry calls for NAFTA ratification to move forward now that side agreement resolved, August 13, 1993

Right-to-Know Training - TDA offers farm workers pesticide safety training in Fort Bend County, August 16, 1993

Cotton - Perry reminds cotton growers of September stalk destruction deadlines, August 19, 1993

NAFTA - Perry applauds NAFTA appointments, August 19, 1993

Cotton Deadlines - TDA sets meeting in Weslaco to discuss cotton stalk destruction rules and deadlines, August 23, 1993

Cotton Deadlines - TDA sets meeting in Wharton to discuss cotton stalk destruction rules and deadlines, August 25, 1993

Totally Texas - Perry and Philippines Ag. Secretary discuss trade, August 26, 1993

Aflatoxin Testing - Farmers using Aflatoxin labs can count on service, August 26, 1993

Cotton - Perry extends cottonstalk destruction for lower Coastal Bend area, August 27, 1993

TAFA - Perry and former governors Smith, Briscoe, White and Clement lend support to Agriculture Finance Amendment, August 31, 1993

Prop. 16 - Proposition 16 to provide economic development to urban and rural Texas, September 1993

Government Waste - Perry applauds efforts to cut government waste, September 7, 1993

Color Cotton - Dillard's features new line of naturally colored cotton products, September 9, 1993

Herb Awareness Month - Cookoff in College Station to highlight Herb Awareness Month, September 9, 1993

Texas Citrus Producers referendum and election that Perry certified, September 13, 1993

Loan applications for young farmers available after October 1, September 14, 1993

Wine Month for Texas will uncork a barrel of fun in October, September 15, 1993

Reflex herbicide not approved for use in West Texas, September 16, 1993

Perry extends cotton stalk destruction deadlines for upper Coastal Bend Area, September 17, 1993

Herbicide regulation hearings are set by TDA, September 20, 1993

Perry reminds of cotton stalk destruction deadlines, September 20, 1993

TAFA - Perry says Agricultural Finance Program creates jobs and helps Texas business, September 22, 1993

Proposition 16 to provide economic development to urban and rural areas, September 23, 1993

Rice - Perry urges Japanese to purchase rice from US, October 1, 1993

Texas Dept. of Ag. news feed for Friday, October 1, 1993

Boll Weevil Eradication Foundation elects officers, October 2, 1993

Totally Texas adventure into ethics cuisine in San Antonio, October 18, 1993

Exporting TDA to study markets in Mexico and alternative methods, October 20, 1993

Agriculture exports illustrated by products in Congressional gift baskets, October 25, 1993

Cotton stalk destruction deadlines in San Juan, October 25, 1993

Onions - To stay healthy eat plenty of onions, October 25, 1993

State Fair - Cream separator demonstration brings history, October 25, 1993

Pesticide Inspectors - TDA will train Mexican pesticide inspectors, October 25, 1993

Llamas - Llamas attract stares and curiosity at State Fair, October 25, 1993

Cotton stalk destruction efforts reminds farmers to watch re-growth, October 29, 1993

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Agribusiness - Texas will be among U.S. Business to take in Am-Israel, November 2, 1993

Organic Cotton - Japanese textile mills expected to buy organic cotton, November 5, 1993

State Fair - Using potted plants cleans indoor air, November 8, 1993

State Fair - Goat enthusiast teaches how to milk, November 8, 1993

Safety - Perry reminds Texans simple rules to ensure safe thanks, November 9, 1993

Workers Protection - More time needed to implement standards, November 10, 1993

Pine Beetles - TDA will inspect Christmas trees, November 16, 1993

Cotton stalk deadlines for Nov. 30th North and East Texas, November 16, 1998

NAFTA - NAFTA passage is good news for Texas Agriculture, state's economy, November 17, 1993

Farm-City Week Luncheon in Austin, November 18, 1993

Philippine President Fidel Ramos comes to Texas at Hudgins Ranch, November 18, 1993

Aquifer Ruling - Perry urges Governor to take action, November 24, 1993

Environment - Perry warns against overregulation, calls for solutions, November 30, 1993

From Perry - Officials must avoid Gatt Ag. Concessions, December 2, 1993

Practicing tree safety tips on farms and ranches will guarantee fire-free holidays, December 6, 1993

Pesticides - Training course teaches 8000 in one day, December 7, 1993

Young Farmers - Refund claims programs, December 9, 1993

GATT - Perry states good news for several Texas Ag. sectors, December 15, 1993

Perry Applause - Move to include ethanol in clean-burning fuel, December 15, 1993

Boll Weevil Eradication - Perry approves election in the Southern Rolling Plains, December 17, 1993

Perry denounces decision on WPS, December 17, 1993

Boll Weevil Eradication - Perry approves plans for plains, December 20, 1993

Be aware of new diesel fuel's effect on farm equipment engines, December 20, 1993

Boll Worm Quarantine - TDA sets hearing in Pecos to discuss changes, December 20, 1993

Perry names Bear Creek Smokehouse VP Honorary Ag. Comm., December 21, 1993

Family Land Heritage Program celebrates 20th Anniversary, January 3, 1994

Perry to recognize pioneers of Texas Agriculture at Family Land Heritage ceremony, January 4, 1994

Pesticides - Perry cautions dealers, January 7, 1994

Agriculture Expo - Perry stresses value-added processing, January 7, 1994

Value-added processing will rocket Agriculture to the 21st century, January 11, 1994

Family Land Heritage - Jerry Jeff Walker song to premiere at TDA, January 11, 1994

Jerry Jeff Walker song to premiere at Family land Heritage, January 12, 1994

Cotton - TDA sets meeting in Lower Rio Grande Valley, January 12, 1994

Agriculture Chemical Thefts - Arrests made in Rio Grande Valley, January 13, 1994

Cotton Stalk Destruction - Perry reminds growers in El Paso, January 14, 1994

Family Land Heritage - John C. White to attend, January 18, 1994

Jewish National Fund held tree planting ceremony, January 18, 1994

WPS - Perry criticizes Governor over regulation, EPA standard, January 20, 1994

Perry says value-added processing will rocket Agriculture to the 21st century, January 22, 1994

Perry/Super Bowl proposes to challenge NY Comm, January 25, 1994

Straw Board - Perry says it offers Environmental Economic Incentives, January 25, 1994

1 Percent increase in value-added processing would generate $2.2 billion for Texas, January 27, 1994

Linked Deposit Loan Program $2.7 million in low interest, January 28, 1994

Perry says Cain's East Texas value-added processing works, January 31, 1994

TDA sets meeting in Upper Coastal Bend zone to discuss cotton planting dates, February 1, 1994

Fish - Perry urges Ag. to investigate fraud, February 2, 1994

Rodeo - San Antonio Stock Show has info at TDA pavilion, February 3, 1994

Revolving Loan Fund monies available for Central Texans and others, February 4, 1994

Livestock Show - TDA unveils murals at San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo, February 8, 1994

TCIP (Texas Cooperative Inspection Program) - Case resolved over produce inspection fees $1.5 million turned over, February 9, 1994

Cotton - Perry reminds farmers of planting dates in Rio Grande Valley, February 9, 1994

Black History - Perry salutes three black agriculturists, February 10, 1994

San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo, February 10, 1994

Botanical Gardens/Balancing the needs of Agriculture and the environment, February 10, 1994

Perry Cites Property Rights, Government overregulation as issues facing Agriculture, February 12, 1994

Valentine's Day - Perry says to look for Texas products, February 14, 1994

TDA offers farm worker Pesticide Training in Pearsall, February 15, 1994

TDA offers farm worker Pesticide Training in Carrizo Springs, February 16, 1994

TDA offers farm worker Pesticide Training in Crystal City, February 16, 1994

EPA approves use of Propane on Grain Sorghum, February 16, 1994

EPA approves on Imidacloprid, February 17, 1994

Endangered species protection team set at TDA, February 17, 1994

Boll Weevil Eradication - Perry encourages farmers in South Rolling Plains zone, February 17, 1994

Perry says working together can bring solutions to Environmental questions, February 22, 1994

Houston Livestock - Perry brings Green Eggs and Ham to life for Houston elementary student, February 23, 1994

Cattle Industry - Perry praises Texas at Santa Gertrudis World Congress, February 24, 1994

EPA approves pesticide use to protect mustard greens and kale, February 24, 1994

Perry accepts NY Cheesecake as Super Bowl wager settlement, March 1, 1994

Coastal Coordination Council creates Super Bureaucracy, March 4, 1994

State Fair Murals debut at State Capitol for National Agriculture Week, March 4, 1994

1993 Agriculture Summary, March 4, 1994

National Agriculture Day- March 20, March 4, 1994

Perry says Agriculture spurs Texas economy, March 4, 1994

Perry says Agriculture is big in Texas, March 4, 1994

Perry - Typical Texas farm earned just $19,000 in 1992, March 4, 1994

Home Improvement - TDA exhibit shows Agriculture role in home, March 4, 1994

Pesticide - TDA will train across the country, March 4, 1994

Boll Weevil in Southern Plains passes, March 7, 1994

TAFA - TDA awards a total of $200,000 to eight Agriculture projects, March 8, 1994

WPS - Perry praises Senate, asks House for more time on WPS, March 10, 1994

TDA conducts inspections in El Paso, March 15, 1994

CCC - Perry asks Ag. for opinion on Coastal Management Plan, March 15, 1994

Boll Weevil - Perry approves election, March 16, 1994

Photo Documentary on exhibit at TDA, March 17, 1994

TAFA - J/B pays off loan, March 18, 1994

National Ag. Week - Perry celebrates little bit of Texas history, March 21, 1994

CCC - Perry speaks in Liberty County, March 22, 1994

TDA offers farm worker Pesticide Safety Training in Gonzales, March 23, 1994

Perry - Texas Agriculture poised to compete and succeed in World Market, March 23, 1994

Perry cites property rights, government overregulation as issues facing Agriculture, March 24, 1994

Perry urges President to sign bill delaying the New Worker Protection Standard, March 25, 1994

Mild winter benefits 1015 onion crop, March 28, 1994

Agribusiness trade - TDA hosts conference, March 29, 1994

TDA sets meeting for Lower Coastal Bend for Boll Weevil Program, March 30, 1994

TDA roadblocks help keep out pests and disease, March 31, 1994

Boll Weevil - TEDA holds training in Raymondville and Weslaco, April 5, 1994

WPS - Perry praises delay in enforcing the New Worker Standard, April 6, 1994

CCC - Perry using balance and incentives to protect Gulf Coast, April 7, 1994

Perry cites property rights, government overregulation as issues facing Agriculture, April 8, 1994

Perry discusses Boll Weevil eradication and government overregulation, April 12, 1994

TDA must receive field inspection applications for seed crops within 40 days of planting, April 12, 1994

Pinto bean farmers eligible for crop insurance, April 13, 1994

Boll Weevil - Perry encourages farmers in Lower Rio Grande Valley zone to vote for Boll Weevil eradication program, April 14, 1994

Pesticide - Agkone completes research funded by TADP grant, April 15, 1994

Pork production good for Texas, April 15, 1994

Exports - Mexico drops proposal for sheep to be dipped, April 17, 1994

Overregulation - Perry cites property rights as issue facing Agriculture, May 2, 1994

Pesticide - TDA reminds applicators to obtain permits, May 2, 1994

Agriculture processing offers economic development opportunities for rural and urban Texas, May 4, 1994

Perry applauds government to protect water, May 4, 1994

Texas peaches promise juicy taste this summer, May 4, 1994

TDA offers pesticide safety training in San Antonio, May 5, 1994

Study says organic cotton production offers viable economic option, May 6, 1994

FFA - Perry says students are best human resources for Agriculture, May 10, 1994

Perry says landowners input needed to protect Endangered Species, May 10, 1994

Over-regulation - Perry discusses the effect with Jasper and Newton Counties, May 11, 1994

CCC - Perry calls for new Coastal Management draft before program is adopted, May 13, 1994

TDA offers workshop for trainers in Federal Ag. Worker Protection Standard Requirements, May 16, 1994

Boll Weevil - Lower Rio Grande Valley, May 17, 1994

NAFTA - Partnership will allow participants to benefit, May 18, 1994

Import orange grading requirement reinstated, May 20, 1994

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Exports - More Texas cattle headed for Thailand, May 26, 1994

TAFA Board approves first loan guaranties under Young Farmer Program, May 26, 1994

Blueberries - Record harvest predicted, May 31, 1994

Sorghum Stalk - Study says residue paper plant should boost incomes, June 1, 1994

Horticulture - Long stem bluebonnets accents to Texas, June 2, 1994

EPA - approves pesticide use on grain sorghum, June 2, 1994

WPS - TDA providing workshop, June 2, 1994

Perry - Closely examine regulations because they are costly for everyone, June 7, 1994

Perry - Says Ag. still plays major role in local economy at the Karen City Chamber, June 8, 1994

Wheat - Perry says should check local elevators on discount rates, June 10, 1994

TAFA - Highland approves loan to Copperas/Highland pays off, June 10, 1994

Peaches - Hill Country harvest offers abundance of sweet fruit, June 10, 1994

EPA - TDA says pilot study only lays groundwork for comprehensive look at Valley environment, June 15, 1994

Young Farmer Guaranty Program, June 20, 1994

Perry says delaying option of CMP will give public a chance to take a close look at changes, June 21, 1994

Region 4 - JoAnne Noble selected Director for Region 4, June 22, 1994

Boll Weevil - Perry approves adding counties to eradication zones, June 22, 1994

NAFTA - Perry discusses Agriculture processing during visits to South Texas Ag. companies, June 28, 1994

EPA bans use of cotton insecticide after planting, June 29, 1994

Peaches - Processing provides the taste of Hill Country peaches all year, June 30, 1994

Family Land Heritage Program applications available, July 1, 1994

Pesticides - TDA warns consumers about sale of unauthorized pesticides, July 1, 1994

Pesticides - TDA begins private applicator compliance inspections in July, July 5, 1994

Sun, Fun and Safety in rural Texas, July 5, 1994

EPA - Perry approves insecticide's use on broccoli, cauliflower and cabbage, July 6, 1994

Rick's Speech - Plays major role in local economy at Schaffner Fertilizer Annual Meeting, July 7, 1994

Rick's Speech - TPGA Conference plays major role in state economy, July 11, 1994

Export Pens - TDA to upgrade Export Pens in Valley, July 13, 1994

Market News - TDA offers toll free number for commodity information, July 14, 1994

EPA approves capture 2EC for use on corn in 21 Texas counties, July 21, 1994

Perry - Economic impact of regulations weighed against benefits, July 22, 1994

Citrus Pest - TDA on lookout for new pests and viruses, July 22, 1994

TDA to give seminar on US Pesticide regulations for Mexican Environmental Officials, July 26, 1994

Pecans - Perry urges Congress to keep Pecan Station open, July 27, 1994

Perry - EPA to approve use of compound 1080 to combat rabies epidemic, July 29, 1994

Private Property Rights, August 1994

Colorful Texas blooms help turn the economy green, August 1994

Carbofuran/Cotton Aphid - Perry approves use of Carbofuran to combat cotton aphid, August 2, 1994

Perry tells Extension Agents private property rights must be respected, August 2, 1994

Grape Market open for California, August 5, 1994

Perry to protect natural resources, August 19 1994

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Preparation, precaution lead to safe harvest, August 15, 1994

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Crisis Exemption - to control grass mites in sorghum crops, August 15, 1994

Farm Bill - Perry appoints advisory task force, August 16, 1994

Endangered species lists, August 17, 1994

Perry says fish and wildlife should examine other besides swift fox, August 17, 1994

Cotton stalk destruction deadlines, August 17, 1994

Texas-Israel Exchange Fund to award matching grants for Ag. projects, August 18, 1994

Texas Wine flying high with American Airlines, August 19, 1994

Independent Cattleman's Association of Texas, August 19, 1994

5-a-Day for better health for your diet, August 29, 1994

Box

2000/173-7

TAFA - More approvals on loans for TAFA, August 30, 1994

Box

2000/173-7

NAFTA - Perry speaks in Crockett on property rights, August 30, 1994

Canna lilies bloom in cotton country, September 1994

Eight food companies join TDA in Texas Pavilion, September 2, 1994

Private Property Rights with Bastrop Rotary Club, September 6, 1994

Cotton stalk destruction for October, September 12, 1994

Crisis Exemption issued for weeds in spinach crop, September 12, 1994

Research grants awards to TFA, September 15, 1994

Texas citrus and vegetable industry demand for agricultural products, September 15, 1994

Perry says National Farm Safety and Health Week helps bring important issues to the forefront, September 18, 1994

Cotton stalk destruction for Lower Coastal Bend, September 20, 1994

Perry requests for Richards to modify Coastal plan, September 23, 1994

Texas celebrates Wine Month in October, September 27, 1994

Private Property Rights Movement, September 29, 1994

Farm Labor - Two day free seminar on laws affecting labor contractors and workers, September 29, 1994

Marketing - Companies secure $1.6 million in federal funds to market brand name, September 29, 1994

State Fair Mural unveiling, September 30, 1994

Cotton stalk destruction, watch regrowth, October 4, 1994

The Texas Pumpkin Patch, October 4, 1994

Shooting Straight - Gun Safety, October 10, 1994

Perry discusses private property rights in Lubbock, October 11, 1994

Texas Lone Star Wine Competition, October 11, 1994

Private property rights at San Patricio Farm Bureau Convention, October 15, 1994

Boll Weevil Eradication Lower Rio Grande Valley, October 27, 1994

TDA issues cotton stalk destruction, October 27, 1994

Lower Rio Grande Valley Boll Weevil Assessment, October 27, 1994

Perry - EPA to reconsider decisions which prohibit using Carbofuran to control cotton aphids, October 28, 1994

Southern Regional Aquaculture, October 31, 1994

Food safety during holidays, November 1, 1994

Boll Weevil Eradication for Central Rolling Plains, November 14, 1994

Christmas tree farm directory choose and cut operations, November 18, 1994

Langford photographs on exhibit at TDA, November 28, 1994

EPA approves insecticide on jalapeno peppers, November 29, 1994

Texas Grown Poinsettias add shine for the holidays, November 29, 1994

Train the trainer in Bay City, November 29, 1994

Train the Trainer in Edna, November 29, 1994

Train the Trainer in Taylor, November 29, 1994

Train the Trainer in Pearsall, December 5, 1994

Train the Trainer in Uvalde, December 5, 1994

Press Conference on field office closing, December 6, 1994

TDA celebrates Texas wines, December 8, 1994

Pesticide Applicators - TDA letter licensing requirements, December 9, 1994

Train the Trainer in Victoria, December 12, 1994

Boll Weevil Eradication for Central Rolling Plains, December 13, 1994

Safety Releases, 1994

Cotton Stalk - Perry reminds growers of FEB deadline, January 3, 1995

Perry to Recognize Pioneers of Texas Agriculture at Family Land Heritage, January 4, 1995

Perry touts big crop of Texas Grapefruit and Oranges, January 11, 1995

Private property rights/Rick discusses future at irrigation, January 12, 1995

Eggs with lower cholesterol meet consumer demand, January 19, 1995

Red Steagal to be Special Guest at TDA Family Land Heritage Ceremony, January 20, 1995

Irradiation - better education heads about it and other technologies that protect pubic health, January 20, 1995

Red Grapefruit promoted at Capitol, January 23, 1995

A&M and TDA forge partnership, January 23, 1995

Family Land Heritage Ceremony time changed from 2 PM to noon Friday, January 25, 1995

Crisis Exemption - Peach growers to use regulator, January 26, 1995

Valentines Day - Long Stem Bluebonnets, February 2, 1995

Boll Weevil Eradication - Coastal Bend/Winter Garden zone to approve Boll Weevil Eradication Program, February 6, 1995

Crisis Exemption for Blueberry growers to use growth regulators, February 6, 1995

Mural Competition for San Antonio winners announced, February 6, 1995

Perry visits Mexico to work toward beneficial Ag. Projects, February 8, 1995

Train the Trainer in Abilene, February 8, 1995

Train the Trainer in Stephenville, February 8, 1995

Perry discusses Private Prop. A with Hardin county forest landowners, February 16, 1995

Box

2000/173-7

Bill needs to pass/home equity, Perry discusses with McDonald's owners, February 21, 1995

Box

2000/173-7

Wine trail brochures available for High Plains and Hill Country, March 2, 1995

Cotton day at the Capitol and news conference, March 3, 1995

EPA approves herbicide to control weeds in sorghum, March 9, 1995

Herbicides in regulated counties require a spray permit, March 14, 1995

Agriculture Week/State Fair murals displayed at capitol, March 17, 1995

TIE/Research grants on water and crop production, March 21, 1995

Research essential to bring Texas Agriculture into 21st Century, March 31, 1995

Boll Weevil - Perry encourages farmers in high plains to approve program, April 4, 1995

Beware of unauthorized pesticide sales, April 5, 1995

Licensing companies to conduct Liquefied Petroleum Gas Meter Inspections, April 17, 1995

Train the Trainer in Goldthwaite, April 18, 1995

1015 Onions - 10-pound cartons of Texas, April 18, 1995

Perry appoints Organic Marketing Advisory Committee, April 20, 1995

WPS and Right-to-Know training offered, April 25, 1995

WPS - EPA says changes in WPS will strengthen safety and compliance, April 28, 1995

Buy Texas encourages consumers to stock up on Texas wine, May 1995

Statement from Agriculture Commissioner Rick Perry concerning incident at the Tyler County Fair, May 8, 1995

Texas Grown - Container gardens everything including kitchen sink, May 8, 1995

New TDA advertising campaign urges everyone to Buy Texas, May-June 1995

Perry to discuss Private Property Rights with Panhandle audiences, August 25, 1995

Statement from Agriculture Commissioner Rick Perry on Adoption of the Coastal Management Programs, October 5, 1995

Motion picture, video and sound recordings, 1969-1996, bulk 1983-1989,
104 cubic ft.

The Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) promotes production agriculture, consumer protection, economic development and healthy living. This series consists of recordings, such as U-matic videotapes, 2-inch and 1-inch reel-to-reel videotapes, Beta and VHS videotapes, 1/4 inch reel-to-reel audio tape, cassette audio tapes, and 16-millimeter motion picture film which document the department's activities from 1969 to 1996, bulk 1983-1989. The bulk of the records are U-matic videotapes produced between 1983 and 1992. The U-matic videotapes and the other records contain footage recording a wide variety of agricultural-related subjects, events, and people. Included are many of the activities and public appearances of commissioners Jim Hightower and Rick Perry. Footage from accession 1999/109 (1985-1997) consists exclusively of TDA regulatory and promotional activities, TDA offices and other facilities, Texas agricultural products in all phases from field to retailer, tours of agricultural facilities including processing plants, gins, sheds, wineries, etc., press conferences on TDA activities, the State Fair of Texas and other livestock shows, conferences on agriculture-related areas, interviews of Texas producers and others involved in agriculture, and general shots of Texas agricultural areas throughout the state. All records are unedited.

The U-matic videotapes were received by the Archives and Information Services Division of the Texas State Library and Archives in five separate accessions. The videos in the first two accessions, 1992/295 and 1993/167, were numbered by the Department of Agriculture and are in chronological and numerical order. Not all numbered U-matic videotapes held by TDA were transferred to the Archives. Some videotapes in the most recent accession, 1999/109, are also numbered and are in numerical and chronological order, though the numbering sequence differs from that of the first two accessions. The individual numbers of the U-matic videos sent to the Archives can be found in the respective accession folders. A subject contents list for the videos from 1983-1988 is available in the accession folder for 1992/295, and a subject list by videotape for material in 1999/109 is available in the 1999/109 accession file. There is no subject list available for the numbered videos from 1989 (1993/167). Researchers may request Archives staff to check the accession folders if a particular numbered video from one of these accessions is desired.

The third, fourth, and fifth accessions, 1994/099, 1997/049, and 1999/109, contained U-matic videotapes, but also 2-inch and 1-inch reel-to-reel videotape, Beta and VHS videotapes, audio cassette tapes, 16-millimeter motion picture film, and 1/4 inch reel-to-reel audio tapes. None of these records were numbered by TDA. Instead, the records are arranged roughly chronologically within each physical type. Each item is also individually listed by title, except for the 1/4 inch reel-to-reel audio tapes. Unidentified and/or undated records are filed last in each Box.

The materials were checked to ensure that items exist in boxes as listed, to check dates and sequences, and to make note of future preservation needs. Due to lack of facilities and equipment, however, the footage has not been viewed by Archives staff and, thus, the accuracy of the accompanying subject lists in the accession files cannot be verified.

Organization

These records are organized into three groups:

Videotapes, 1983-1996:

Numbered, 1983-1996:
- U-matic videotapes, 1983-1992
- Beta videotapes, 1992-1996
Unnumbered:
- U-matic videotapes, 1984-1989:
  - 20-minutes
  - 60-minutes
  - Miscellaneous
- 2-inch reel-to-reel videotape, 1980
- 1-inch reel-to-reel videotape, 1985
- Beta videotapes, 1987-1996
- VHS videotape, 1990-1992

16-millimeter motion picture film, 1969-1973, undated

Audio tapes, 1984-1994:

Cassette audio tapes, 1990
Reel-to-reel audio tapes, 1984-1994

Preferred Citation

(Identify the item), Motion picture, video and sound recordings, Texas Department of Agriculture records. Archives and Information Services Division, Texas State Library and Archives Commission.

Accession Information

Accession numbers: 1992/295, 1993/167, 1994/099, 1997/049, 1999/109

These records were transferred to the Archives and Information Services Division of the Texas State Library and Archives Commission by the Department of Agriculture on July 23, 1992; May 14, 1993; May 20, 1994; December 9, 1996; and February 12, 1999.

Restrictions on Access

None.

Restrictions on Use

Researchers wishing to access content on the audiotapes and/or video cassettes must contact State Archives staff. The Archives may not have the appropriate equipment to play back all formats.

Processing Information

Processed by Paul B. Beck, June 1993

Updates to finding aid and accruals added by Paul B. Beck, May 1994

Updates to finding aid and accruals added by Lisa M. Hendricks, December 1996

Updates to finding aid and accruals added by Nancy Enneking, May 1999

Numbered videotapes

U-matic Videotapes, 20 and 60-minute formats, 1983-1992:

Box

1992/295-1 thru 59

#7 - #420 (not inclusive), 1983

#16 - #425 (not inclusive), 1984

#8 - #579 (not inclusive), 1985

#442 - #788 (not inclusive), 1986

#730 - #1,244 (not inclusive), 1987

#2 - #1,475 (not inclusive), 1988

Box

1993/167-1 thru 26

#1,476 - #2,274, (not inclusive), 1989

Box

1999/109-1

#1 thru #15, January 1, 1984 to November 11, 1985

Box

1999/109-2

#16 thru #21 and #22 thru #29, January 1, 1986 to September 25, 1987

Box

1999/109-3

#30 thru #42, November 1, 1987 to September 8, 1989

Box

1999/109-4

#43 thru #57, August 1, 1989 to August 7, 1992

[Tape #47 is 60-millimeter Beta format.]

Beta videotapes, 60-millimeter and 30-millimeter formats, 1992-1996:

Box

1999/109-5

#58 thru #72, August 21, 1992 to January 20, 1995

Box

Box 1999/109-6

#73 (missing) thru #94 (93 missing), February 3, 1995 to June 1995

Box

1999/109-7

#95 thru #97, August 24, 1995 to March 3, 1996

Box

1999/109-11

#118-119, 141-142, 217, 234, 301-303, 306, 308, 311, 313, 335-336

Unnumbered videotapes

20-minute U-matic videotapes:

Box

1999/109-10

Good Day WCVB TV Boston, July 1984

Texas wine from "Today Show", August 1984

"Where the West Begins Again", October 1984

Farmers Market public service announcements, 1984

Project Texas public service announcements, May 1985

Farmers Market, 1985

Farmers Markets, 1985 to January 30, 1986, edited

Farmers Markets, 1985 - TOT (Taste of Texas) Chicago, 1985

Chicago TOT, 1985 to February 1986

Getting your money's worth, September 1987

Farmers Market presentation narrated by John Vleck, undated

Edited Farmers Market video with added tomato intro and revised voiceover, undated

Jerry Jeff Walker public service announcements, undated

Pub Rogers Soybeans, undated

Portrait of Jim Hightower, undated

Box

1994/099-1

The Circle - Family Land Heritage Profile, January 13, 1986

Seafood Fest, June 27, 1986

Texas Grown Weather, June 1, 1987

Genetic Engineering, June 1987

Texas Black Farmers, Revised, October 8, 1987

Video for Black Farmer's Conference, Runs 8:04, undated

Ag(riculture) Dev(elopment?) Video Stories Compiled for Brenham Show, February 17, 1989

Ag(riculture) Dev(elopment?) Short Program, undated

Buying Texan, Food and Fiber Video, undated

Peanuts, Belinda Boshell, undated

Right to Know, Slide Show, undated

America (Nuclear Dump), undated

60-minute U-matic videocassettes:

Box

1999/109-10

Mohair council fashion tape, undated

Dr. Wes Jackson, Land Institute of Kansas, UT (University of Texas) Seminar, March 7, 1984

KUHT-Farm Crisis in the rice belt, 1985

Box

1999/109-9

Migrant workers pesticides safety public service announcements ARI-GEM, 1983

Progressive Leadership conference, (Washington D.C. Hightower speech), January 14, 1984

TOT Boston, local news clips, July 24-26, 1984

Boston TOT Daytime and INN (International News Network?) Guggenheimer story, July 24 and July 26, 1984

TOT Chicago WBBM TV report, August 21, 1985

TOT, News 4 New York, July 23, 1987

Willard Scott "Today" Mesquite Chips, July, 1987

USDA-APHIS (Animal Plant Health Inspection Sus.) Integrated Pest Management: A Chance for the Future, October 1987

Hightower in Chicago WBBM TV, June 30, 1988

Applying for FMHA Loan servicing, December 1988,
[3 U-matic

Texas Department of Agriculture newsreel, 1:00, 16:00, 31:00, undated

League of Rural Voters public service announcements with John Denver, undated

"Hey Ruby, how'd you get so sweet?", undated

Box

1994/099-2

American Farm Bureau Federation, "Biotechnology: Bringing Change to Agriculture", January 23, 1987

NFU (National Farmer's Union), Bankruptcy PSA (Public Service Announcement), June 30, 1987

Community Resource Group, "Supplying Community Water", May 14, 1990

Farm Bill 1 from TFB (Texas Farm Bureau?), January 24, 1991

Farm Bill 2 from TFB, January 24, 1991

Urban Forestry - Texas A&M University, undated

World of Audubon, "Common Ground", undated

Texas City Disaster Photos from Barker Collection, undated

Department of Agriculture, "Pesticide Safety for Farmworkers," (Spanish Version), undated

Connections/Pilot, undated

Miscellaneous U-matic videocassettes:

Box

1994/099-3

DFS/Wegener Ag(riculture?) Group, CIBA-Geigy Ag. Division, about 1983

"Work Force," :60 (seconds)

"Exports", undated

"Family Enterprise," :60 (seconds), undated

January 5, 1984

Department of Agriculture, "Scale Inspector/Truck and Livestock", March 14, 1985

Livestock Export '86, "Texas - Livestock Supermarket to the World", undated

Fire Ant Song, January 13, 1989

XIT PSA's, 1990

Agri(culture) Summit and Video, undated

Department of Agriculture, File Tape #35, undated

Unidentified 20-minute videotape, undated

2-inch reel-to-reel videotape:

Box

1994/099-3

Safe Energy Communication Council, Public Media Center, 5 spots, October 6, 1980

1-inch reel-to-reel videotape:

Box

1994/099-3

Department of Agriculture, "Tejas", February 21, 1985

Beta videotapes:

Box

1994/099-3

Public Speaking Workshop, March 12-13, 1987

Right to Know Workshop, January 14, 1988

Right to Know Media Workshop, February 10, 1988

Reforestation Seminar, December 8, 1989

Box

1999/109-6

Goodbye to Steve Bearden and Mark Ellison, undated

Box

1999/109-7

Family Land Heritage ceremony, January 1996

Rick Perry demo (two tapes), undated

Videolink - All, undated

VHS videotapes:

Box

1994/099-3

TFB/Rick Perry, June 21, 1990

Box

1999/109-8

Make it Texas Tour, June 1991

6PM newscasts KTBC, KVUE, KXAN, June 19, 1991

TV clips, June 5 thru July 9, 1991

Lubbock Wine promotion KLBK, October 1991

Texas Thanksgiving KXAN, November 1991

Totally Texas Thanksgiving, November 21, 1991

Christmas Tree Features TV36, December 3, 1991

Rotary Club of Houston presents, February 1992

Meat features news and RP (Rick Perry) press conference, March 31, 1992

Food safety news conference, June 10, 1992

High speed rail, KXAN, 10 PM, July 1992

Rick Perry speeches at Agriculture Extension Awards in Austin, and at Bankers Awards in San Antonio, July 28 and 29, 1992

Food and Fiber pavilion renovation (footage form Dallas TV Stations), September 3, 1992

Turkey production story (KVUE), November 1992

Eye on Austin, December 1992

Perspective "Agriculture Roundtable" KACV-TV, December 1992

News coverage from Corpus Christi, undated

Food safety news conference (KTRK), undated

Texas Agriculture: Backbone of the Economy, undated

Rick Perry Optimist Club, undated

Direct Marketing Conference, undated

Project TEACH KXAN, undated

Box

1994/099-8

Unlabeled

16mm motion picture film

Box

1994/099-3

Natural Fibers, 1969

News Release, Christmas Meats, December 1969

Pork Promo, May 1970

Seed Lab Ground Breaking, August 1970

Drought News Release, April 1971

Turkey News Release, April 1971

Turkey Promo, August 1971

Watermelon Promo, September 1971

Peanuts Promo, December 1971

Japanese Citrus Promos, February 1972

Watermelon, 1972

JCW (John C. White) news releases:

February 1972

January 1973

October 19, 1973

State Fair Promo, undated

Watermelon, undated

Unidentified Film in Metal Can, undated

Box

1997/049-1

Agriculture Extension Service, "Chicken Series", undated

Box

1994/099-3

Natural Fibers, 1969

News Release, Christmas Meats, December 1969

Pork Promo, May 1970

Seed Lab Ground Breaking, August 1970

Drought News Release, April 1971

Turkey News Release, April 1971

Turkey Promo, August 1971

Watermelon Promo, September 1971

Peanuts Promo, December 1971

Japanese Citrus Promos, February 1972

Watermelon, 1972

JCW news releases:

February 1972

January 1973

October 19, 1973

State Fair Promo, undated

Watermelon, undated

Unidentified Film in Metal Can, undated

Box

1997/049-1

Agriculture Extension Service, "Chicken Series", undated

"Cooking Texas Style ":

Beef, undated
[2 moving images, 16mm]

Pork, undated
[1 moving image, 16mm]

Poultry, undated
[1 moving image, 16mm]

"Look to the Land", undated
[1 moving image, 16mm]

Audio tapes

Cassettes:

Box

1994/099-3

ARPA Board Meeting, March 27, 1990

Report on Houston Chemical Services Permit Approved, Interview with John Birdwell, KTHR Radio, October 17, 1990

ECO-Fair, Hightower Address, October 5, 1990

XIT Rodeo, two :30-second PSAs, undated

TDA Pesticide Enforcement Slide Show, undated

Farmers Market PSAs, English and Spanish, undated

1/4-inch reel-to-reel:

Box

1994/099-4

1984-1987

Box

1994/099-5

1988-1990

Box

1994/099-6

1991-1994

Box

1999/109-10

"Queen Invicta" by Bill Oliver, Texas Department of Agriculture, undated

Box

1994/099-7

Unidentified and/or, undated

Photographic materials, 1969-1996, bulk 1980-1989,
85.5 cubic ft.

The Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) promotes production agriculture, consumer protection, economic development and healthy living. This series is a visual record of the agency's regulatory and marketing responsibilities, which include monitoring and controlling destructive insects, crop damage due to adverse weather conditions and disease, and the sale and use of pesticides and herbicides; maintaining seed quality and the accuracy of commercial weights and measures; promoting Texas agricultural products in local, national and international markets; and supporting Texas agricultural development. The collection of negatives, contact sheets, and prints provides an in-depth portrait of the variety in Texas agriculture, from its crops and produce to its livestock, poultry and aquaculture, as well as showing different aspects of rural and city life, Texas infrastructure, and local businesses and manufacturing. The collection also shows second regulatory responsibilities for the safety of Texas farm workers, crops, produce, poultry, dairy and livestock for sale and export, monitoring destructive pests and pesticide use, promoting sustainable agriculture, and managing agricultural exchange programs. Dates cover 1969-1996 with the bulk of the collection dating 1980-1989.

Photographs document the activities of TDA during the tenure of commissioners John C. White, Reagan V. Brown, James Hightower and Rick Perry. The majority of images were taken in Texas; however the collection also contains images from TDA events held in various cities throughout the United States as well as in foreign countries.

The bulk of the collection is composed of photographic media including: slides, 4 x 5-inch negatives, 120 roll negatives, 35-millimeter negatives, and individually sized negatives cut from sheet film. Photographs were taken in black and white and in color. Some folders contain both. Both contact sheets and prints accompany corresponding negatives. In addition, some folders contain print documentation such as press releases, articles, agendas, lists of contact information for board members, memoranda, print request forms, event flyers and reports.

If you are reading this electronically, click on the link to go to the full finding aid for Texas Department of Agriculture photograph collection. If you are reading this in paper, the series finding aid is found in a separate divider within the binder.