(a) The department may establish certification programs relating to the protection, sale, advertising, marketing, transporting, or other commercial handling of agricultural, horticultural, or related products in this state if the department determines that a certification program is warranted to:
(1) ensure genetic purity, identity, or disease or pest resistance; or
(2) help prevent the spread of insects, other pests, diseases, or pathogens.
(b) The department may regulate the use of the term "Texas Certified Product," other terms that indicate product quality standards, and symbols connected with those terms as used with a product regulated under this subchapter.