The Texas Department of Agriculture is a part of the state of Texas, which offers a range of administrative services. The department provides a variety of marketing and regulatory solutions. It maintains laboratories, livestock export facilities, and regional and satellite offices. The Texas Department of Agriculture has rural economic development, communications, and food and nutrition divisions. The department also maintains administrative and financial services divisions. It operates a consumer protection program that oversees items, such as nursery products and gasoline pumps. The department serves customers in rural, suburban and urban areas. In addition, the Texas Department of Agriculture publishes public information reports.