Banks has more than seven years experience in program management and economic development.
She also served as industry specialist in the department's Office of Corporate Expansion and Recruitment. The office she now heads focuses on the delivery of public and private resources to support job growth and creating prosperity for Texas' small and historically underutilized businesses. Outreach strategies are used to meet program goals, including the provision of information and assistance to establish, operate and expand small and underutilized businesses. The office works with agency partners, such as Chambers of Commerce, local economic development groups and small business development centers, to market federal and state programs and services. The Small Business Advocacy Office was established by the 76th Legislature to help provide information on the effects of proposed policies or actions on small business.