The following words and terms, when used in this subchapter, shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

1. (1) Commissioner--The Commissioner of the Texas Department of Agriculture.
2. (2) Department--The Texas Department of Agriculture.
3. (3) Person--An individual, firm, partnership, corporation, governmental entity, cooperative organization, or association of individuals.

4. (4) Rural Area--

   1. (A) any non-metropolitan area (as defined by the United States Census);
   2. (B) any unincorporated area; and
   3. (C) any city with a population under 20,000 that does not adjoin another group of cities with an aggregate population of 50,000 or more.
5. (5) "Texas Yes!" associate member--A person that wishes to support rural communities and businesses and who is granted limited "Texas Yes!" membership.
6. (6) "Texas Yes!" business member--A sole proprietor, partnership, cooperative organization or corporation, whose principal place of business is in Texas and who has a business location in a rural area of Texas.
7. (7) "Texas Yes!" community member--A rural community that wishes to support rural businesses and communities and is granted full "Texas Yes!" membership.
8. (8) "Texas Yes!" licensing agreement--An agreement between the department and a person authorizing the use, employment, adoption, or utilization of the "Texas Yes!" mark.
9. (9) "Texas Yes!" mark or Mark--The words "Texas Yes!" when used in association with the promotion of rural development in the State of Texas. The Mark is pending final registration approval with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. "Texas Yes!" is a service trademark of the Texas Department of Agriculture.

Source Note:The provisions of this §29.21 adopted to be effective September 10, 2003, 28 TexReg 7677.