1. (a) Applications for "GO TEXAN Rural Community" certified or associate membership shall be made in writing on a form prescribed by the department. Program guidelines and application forms may be obtained via the department's Web site at www.tda.state.tx.us or by contacting the Texas Department of Agriculture at P.O. Box 12847, Austin, Texas 78711.
2. (b) Applications shall be submitted to the Texas Department of Agriculture, P.O. Box 12847, Austin, Texas 78711.
3. (c) Within 30 days of receipt of an application for "GO TEXAN Rural Community" certified membership or associate membership, the department shall grant or deny the application and forthwith notify the applicant in writing of the decision setting forth in detail the reasons for such grant or denial.

4. (d) The Commissioner or his designee may deny an application for GO TEXAN Rural Community certification or associate membership if:

   1. (1) the application is not made in compliance with these rules;
   2. (2) the applicant does not meet the eligibility requirements set forth in these rules; or
   3. (3) for any other reason.

Source Note:The provisions of this §29.25 adopted to be effective May 12, 2008, 33 TexReg 3733.