The commissioner may recommend to the United States Secretary of Agriculture state officials or employees for appointment to advisory committees provided for by Section 301, Federal Meat Inspection Act (21 U.S.C. Section 661) , and Section 5, Federal Poultry Products Inspection Act (21 U.S.C. Section 454) . The commissioner shall serve as the representative of the governor for consultation with the secretary of agriculture under those Acts unless the governor selects another representative.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 433.072