Texas Agriculture Code - AGRIC § 101.001. Definitions

(1) “Handle” means buy for resale, sell, offer to sell, process, broker, or ship for the purpose of selling.

(2) “Packer” means a person who prepares or packs perishable commodities for barter, sale, exchange, or shipment.

(3) “Perishable commodity” means fresh produce grown in Texas and generally considered a perishable vegetable or fruit.

(4) “Person” means an individual, partnership, group of persons, corporation, or business unit.

(5) “Producer” means a person who is engaged in the business of growing or producing any perishable commodity.

(6) “Warehouseman” means a person who receives and stores perishable commodities for compensation.