(a) A society is a cooperative and a nonprofit corporation.
(b) A society, on approval of its directors in accordance with its bylaws, may:
(1) transfer its profits to its surplus fund; or
(2) divide its profits among its members, in proportion to each member’s cash contribution to the society’s working capital and patronage to the society.

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Terms Used In Texas Agriculture Code 51.007

  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.