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TX Govt Code § 485A.202 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle F - Commerce and Industrial Development|Chapter 485A - Media Production Development Zones|Subchapter E. Qualified Person Designation and Certification|Section 485A.202. Prohibition on Qualified Person Certification

Sec. 485A.202.  PROHIBITION ON QUALIFIED PERSON CERTIFICATION.  If the office determines that the nominating body of a qualified media production location is not complying with this chapter, the office shall prohibit the certification of a qualified person at the location until the office determines that the nominating body is complying with this chapter.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1390 (S.B. 1929), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2009.|
TX Govt Code § 485A.203 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle F - Commerce and Industrial Development|Chapter 485A - Media Production Development Zones|Subchapter E. Qualified Person Designation and Certification|Section 485A.203. Duration of Designation

Sec. 485A.203.  DURATION OF DESIGNATION.  Except as provided by Section 485A.204, the office's certification of a person as a qualified person is effective until the second anniversary of the date the designation is made, regardless of whether the designation of the qualified media production location at which the qualified person is to perform its commitments under this chapter is terminated before that date.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1390 (S.B. 1929), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2009.|
TX Govt Code § 485A.204 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle F - Commerce and Industrial Development|Chapter 485A - Media Production Development Zones|Subchapter E. Qualified Person Designation and Certification|Section 485A.204. Removal of Designation

Sec. 485A.204.  REMOVAL OF DESIGNATION.  The office shall remove the certification of a qualified person for state benefits under this chapter if the office determines that the construction, renovation, improvement, maintenance, or expansion of a media production facility has not been completed at the qualified media production location for which it has received its certification within the period prescribed by Section 485A.201.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1390 (S.B. 1929), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2009.|
TX Govt Code § 485A.251 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle F - Commerce and Industrial Development|Chapter 485A - Media Production Development Zones|Subchapter F. Media Production Location Benefits|Section 485A.251. Exemption From Sales and Use Tax

Sec. 485A.251.  EXEMPTION FROM SALES AND USE TAX.  Certain items are exempt from the sales and use tax as provided by Section 151.3415, Tax Code.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1390 (S.B. 1929), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2009.|
TX Govt Code § 485A.252 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle F - Commerce and Industrial Development|Chapter 485A - Media Production Development Zones|Subchapter F. Media Production Location Benefits|Section 485A.252. Monitoring Qualified Person Commitments

Sec. 485A.252.  MONITORING QUALIFIED PERSON COMMITMENTS.  (a)  The office may monitor a qualified person to determine whether and to what extent the qualified person has followed through on the commitments made by the qualified person under this chapter.(b)  The office may determine that the qualified person is not entitled to a tax exemption under Section 151.3415, Tax Code, if the office determines that the qualified person:(1)  is not willing to cooperate with the office in providing information needed by the office to make the determination under Subsection (a);(2)  has substantially failed to follow through on the commitments made by the person under this chapter before the first anniversary of the date of the qualified media production location designation; or(3)  fails to submit the report required by Section 151.3415, Tax Code.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1390 (S.B. 1929), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2009.|
TX Govt Code § 487.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle F - Commerce and Industrial Development|Chapter 487 - Office of Rural Affairs in Department of Agriculture|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 487.001. Definitions

Sec. 487.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:(1)  Repealed by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 148, Sec. 44(1), eff. September 1, 2013.(2)  "Commissioner" means the commissioner of agriculture.(3)  "Department" means the Department of Agriculture.(4)  "Office" means the Office of Rural Affairs established within the Department of Agriculture under Section 12.038, Agriculture Code.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1424, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.Amended by: Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1241 (H.B. 2542), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (H.B. 1918), Sec. 9, eff. September 1, 2009.Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 4 (S.B. 1), Sec. 62.02, eff. September 28, 2011.Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 148 (H.B. 1493), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2013.Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 148 (H.B. 1493), Sec. 44(1), eff. September 1, 2013.|
TX Govt Code § 487.003 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle F - Commerce and Industrial Development|Chapter 487 - Office of Rural Affairs in Department of Agriculture|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 487.003. Reference in Law

Sec. 487.003.  REFERENCE IN LAW.  (a)  A reference in this chapter or other law to the Texas Department of Rural Affairs or the Office of Rural Community Affairs means the office, and a reference in this chapter or other law to the board of the Texas Department of Rural Affairs means the commissioner.(b)  A reference in law to the executive director of the Texas Department of Rural Affairs means the director of the Office of Rural Affairs appointed under Section 12.038, Agriculture Code.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 4 (S.B. 1), Sec. 62.03, eff. September 28, 2011.|
TX Govt Code § 487.026 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle F - Commerce and Industrial Development|Chapter 487 - Office of Rural Affairs in Department of Agriculture|Subchapter B. Administrative Provisions|Section 487.026. Director

Sec. 487.026.  DIRECTOR.   The director serves as the chief executive officer of the office and performs the administrative duties of the office.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1424, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.Amended by: Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1241 (H.B. 2542), Sec. 5, eff. June 15, 2007.Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (H.B. 1918), Sec. 15, eff. September 1, 2009.Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 4 (S.B. 1), Sec. 62.04, eff. September 28, 2011.Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 148 (H.B. 1493), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2013.|
TX Govt Code § 487.052 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle F - Commerce and Industrial Development|Chapter 487 - Office of Rural Affairs in Department of Agriculture|Subchapter C. General Powers and Duties|Section 487.052. Rules

Sec. 487.052.  RULES.  The department may adopt rules as necessary to implement this chapter.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1424, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.Amended by: Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1241 (H.B. 2542), Sec. 10, eff. June 15, 2007.Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 148 (H.B. 1493), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2013.|
TX Govt Code § 487.055 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle F - Commerce and Industrial Development|Chapter 487 - Office of Rural Affairs in Department of Agriculture|Subchapter C. General Powers and Duties|Section 487.055. Advisory Committees

Sec. 487.055.  ADVISORY COMMITTEES.  (a)  The commissioner may appoint advisory committees as necessary to assist the office in performing its duties.  An advisory committee may be composed of private citizens and representatives from state and local governmental entities.  A state or local governmental entity shall appoint a representative to an advisory committee at the request of the commissioner.(b)  Chapter 2110 does not apply to an advisory committee created under this section.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1424, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.Amended by: Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1241 (H.B. 2542), Sec. 13, eff. June 15, 2007.Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 4 (S.B. 1), Sec. 62.07, eff. September 28, 2011.|
TX Govt Code § 487.060 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle F - Commerce and Industrial Development|Chapter 487 - Office of Rural Affairs in Department of Agriculture|Subchapter C. General Powers and Duties|Section 487.060. Application Requirement for Colonias Projects

Sec. 487.060.  APPLICATION REQUIREMENT FOR COLONIAS PROJECTS.  (a)  In this section, "colonia" means a geographic area that:(1)  is an economically distressed area as defined by Section 17.921, Water Code;(2)  is located in a county any part of which is within 62 miles of an international border; and(3)  consists of 11 or more dwellings that are located in close proximity to each other in an area that may be described as a community or neighborhood.(b)  Repealed by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 573 (S.B. 241), Sec. 3.01(2), eff. September 1, 2019.(c)  Repealed by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 573 (S.B. 241), Sec. 3.01(2), eff. September 1, 2019.(d)  Regarding any projects funded by the department that serve colonias by providing water or wastewater services, paved roads, or other assistance, the department shall require an applicant for the funds to submit to the department a colonia classification number, if one exists, for each colonia that may be served by the project proposed in the application.  If a colonia does not have a classification number, the department may contact the secretary of state or the secretary of state's representative to obtain a number.  On request of the department, the secretary of state or the secretary of state's representative shall assign a classification number.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 828 (S.B. 827), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2005.Amended by: Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 341 (S.B. 99), Sec. 2, eff. June 15, 2007.Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (H.B. 1918), Sec. 29, eff. September 1, 2009.Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 148 (H.B. 1493), Sec. 6, eff. September 1, 2013.Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 573 (S.B. 241), Sec. 2.03, eff. September 1, 2019.Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 573 (S.B. 241), Sec. 2.04, eff. September 1, 2019.Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 573 (S.B. 241), Sec. 3.01(2), eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Govt Code § 487.101 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle F - Commerce and Industrial Development|Chapter 487 - Office of Rural Affairs in Department of Agriculture|Subchapter D. Outstanding Rural Scholar Recognition and Loan Program for Rural Health Care|Section 487.101. Definitions

Sec. 487.101.  DEFINITIONS.  In this subchapter:(1)  "Selection committee" means the Outstanding Rural Scholar Selection Committee.(2)  "Fund" means the outstanding rural scholar fund.(3)  "Postsecondary educational institution" means:(A)  an institution of higher education, as defined by Section 61.003, Education Code;(B)  a nonprofit, independent institution approved under Section 61.222, Education Code; or(C)  a nonprofit, health-related school or program accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, the Liaison Committee on Medical Education, the American Osteopathic Association, the Texas Board of Nursing, or, in the case of allied health, an accrediting body recognized by the United States Department of Education.(4)  "Program" means the outstanding rural scholar recognition and loan program for rural health care.(5)  "Rural community" means a municipality in a nonmetropolitan county as defined by the United States Census Bureau in its most recent census.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1424, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 553, Sec. 2.004, eff. Feb. 1, 2004.Amended by: Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 889 (H.B. 2426), Sec. 56, eff. September 1, 2007.|
TX Govt Code § 487.102 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle F - Commerce and Industrial Development|Chapter 487 - Office of Rural Affairs in Department of Agriculture|Subchapter D. Outstanding Rural Scholar Recognition and Loan Program for Rural Health Care|Section 487.102. Administration

Sec. 487.102.  ADMINISTRATION.  The department shall administer or contract for the administration of the program.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1424, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.Amended by: Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (H.B. 1918), Sec. 31, eff. September 1, 2009.|
TX Govt Code § 487.103 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle F - Commerce and Industrial Development|Chapter 487 - Office of Rural Affairs in Department of Agriculture|Subchapter D. Outstanding Rural Scholar Recognition and Loan Program for Rural Health Care|Section 487.103. Selection Committee

Sec. 487.103.  SELECTION COMMITTEE.  (a)  The selection committee shall advise the department on the progress of the program.(b)  The selection committee is composed of 12 members appointed by the commissioner.(c)  The commissioner shall consider geographical representation in making appointments to the selection committee.(d)  Selection committee members serve for staggered three-year terms, with the terms of four members expiring August 31 of each year.  A member is eligible for reappointment to consecutive terms.(e)  A member of the selection committee is not entitled to reimbursement for expenses incurred in performing duties under this subchapter.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1424, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.Amended by: Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1241 (H.B. 2542), Sec. 17, eff. June 15, 2007.Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 148 (H.B. 1493), Sec. 8, eff. September 1, 2013.|
TX Govt Code § 487.104 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle F - Commerce and Industrial Development|Chapter 487 - Office of Rural Affairs in Department of Agriculture|Subchapter D. Outstanding Rural Scholar Recognition and Loan Program for Rural Health Care|Section 487.104. Selection of Outstanding Rural Scholars

Sec. 487.104.  SELECTION OF OUTSTANDING RURAL SCHOLARS.  (a)  The selection committee shall select outstanding rural scholars through a statewide competition.(b)  The selection committee shall make selections based on criteria approved by the department and adopted as a rule of the department.(c)  The selection committee may not use the applicant's performance on a standardized test as the sole criterion to determine the applicant's selection as an outstanding rural scholar.(d)  The selection committee shall recommend to the department guidelines to be used by rural communities in the selection of students for nomination and sponsorship as outstanding rural scholars.(e)  An outstanding rural scholar receives public recognition and a certificate of award and is eligible for a forgivable loan under this subchapter.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1424, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.Amended by: Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1241 (H.B. 2542), Sec. 18, eff. June 15, 2007.Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (H.B. 1918), Sec. 32, eff. September 1, 2009.Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 148 (H.B. 1493), Sec. 9, eff. September 1, 2013.|
TX Govt Code § 487.105 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle F - Commerce and Industrial Development|Chapter 487 - Office of Rural Affairs in Department of Agriculture|Subchapter D. Outstanding Rural Scholar Recognition and Loan Program for Rural Health Care|Section 487.105. Eligibility for Outstanding Rural Scholar Competition

Sec. 487.105.  ELIGIBILITY FOR OUTSTANDING RURAL SCHOLAR COMPETITION.  (a)  To be eligible to participate in the competition under Section 487.104, a high school student or an undergraduate student at a postsecondary educational institution must:(1)  be nominated and sponsored by a rural community, which sponsorship must include financial support;(2)  be a Texas resident under Subchapter B, Chapter 54, Education Code;(3)  if the person is a high school student, be in the upper 25 percent of the student's high school class, if the class contains 48 or more students, and intend to enter a postsecondary educational institution;  and(4)  if the person is an undergraduate student, be in the upper 25 percent of the student's class or have a cumulative grade average that is equal to or greater than the equivalent of a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale and be enrolled in a postsecondary educational institution.(b)  If a person is neither a high school student nor an undergraduate student, the person must be eligible for participation in the competition under rules adopted by the department.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1424, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.Amended by: Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (H.B. 1918), Sec. 33, eff. September 1, 2009.|
TX Govt Code § 487.106 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle F - Commerce and Industrial Development|Chapter 487 - Office of Rural Affairs in Department of Agriculture|Subchapter D. Outstanding Rural Scholar Recognition and Loan Program for Rural Health Care|Section 487.106. Eligibility for Loans; Rural Community Financial Support

Sec. 487.106.  ELIGIBILITY FOR LOANS;  RURAL COMMUNITY FINANCIAL SUPPORT.  (a)  For an outstanding rural scholar to be eligible for a forgivable loan, community sponsorship must include financial support.(b)  Community financial support consists of a commitment to fund 50 percent of the costs of a scholar's tuition, fees, educational materials, and living expenses.(c)  The financial support under this section may be satisfied wholly or partly by a grant, a scholarship, or private foundation support.(d)  Evidence of the financial support must be submitted with a community's nomination.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1424, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.|
TX Govt Code § 487.107 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle F - Commerce and Industrial Development|Chapter 487 - Office of Rural Affairs in Department of Agriculture|Subchapter D. Outstanding Rural Scholar Recognition and Loan Program for Rural Health Care|Section 487.107. Awarding of Loans

Sec. 487.107.  AWARDING OF LOANS.  (a)  The selection committee shall recommend to the department guidelines for the awarding of forgivable loans to outstanding rural scholars.(b)  The department, acting on the advice of the selection committee, shall award forgivable loans to outstanding rural scholars based on the availability of money in the fund.(c)  If in any year the fund is inadequate to provide loans to all eligible applicants, the department shall award forgivable loans on a priority basis according to the applicants' academic performance, test scores, and other criteria of eligibility.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1424, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.Amended by: Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1241 (H.B. 2542), Sec. 19, eff. June 15, 2007.Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 148 (H.B. 1493), Sec. 10, eff. September 1, 2013.|
TX Govt Code § 487.108 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle F - Commerce and Industrial Development|Chapter 487 - Office of Rural Affairs in Department of Agriculture|Subchapter D. Outstanding Rural Scholar Recognition and Loan Program for Rural Health Care|Section 487.108. Amount of Loan

Sec. 487.108.  AMOUNT OF LOAN.  (a)  On confirmation of an outstanding rural scholar's admission to a postsecondary educational institution, or on receipt of an enrollment report of the scholar at a postsecondary educational institution, and a certification of the amount of financial support needed, the selection committee annually shall recommend to the department that the department award a forgivable loan to the scholar in the amount of 50 percent of the cost of the scholar's tuition, fees, educational materials, and living expenses.(b)  An outstanding rural scholar may receive another grant, loan, or scholarship for which the scholar is eligible in addition to the receipt of a forgivable loan, except that the total amount of funds received may not exceed the reasonable needs of the scholar.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1424, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.Amended by: Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1241 (H.B. 2542), Sec. 20, eff. June 15, 2007.Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 148 (H.B. 1493), Sec. 11, eff. September 1, 2013.|
TX Govt Code § 487.109 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle F - Commerce and Industrial Development|Chapter 487 - Office of Rural Affairs in Department of Agriculture|Subchapter D. Outstanding Rural Scholar Recognition and Loan Program for Rural Health Care|Section 487.109. Loan Forgiveness

Sec. 487.109.  LOAN FORGIVENESS.  (a)  The principal balance and interest for one year of a forgivable loan awarded to an outstanding rural scholar must be forgiven for each year the scholar practices as a health care professional in the sponsoring community.(b)  The sponsoring community shall report to the department the length of time the scholar practices as a health care professional in the community.(c)  If the department finds that a sponsoring community is not in need of the scholar's services and that the community is willing to forgive repayment of the principal balance and interest of the scholar's loan, the department by rule may provide for the principal balance and interest of one year of the scholar's loan to be forgiven for each year the scholar practices in another rural community in this state.(d)  Any amount of loan principal or interest that is not forgiven under this section shall be repaid to the department with reasonable collection fees in a timely manner as provided by department rule.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1424, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.Amended by: Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1241 (H.B. 2542), Sec. 21, eff. June 15, 2007.Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (H.B. 1918), Sec. 34, eff. September 1, 2009.Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 148 (H.B. 1493), Sec. 12, eff. September 1, 2013.|
TX Govt Code § 487.110 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle F - Commerce and Industrial Development|Chapter 487 - Office of Rural Affairs in Department of Agriculture|Subchapter D. Outstanding Rural Scholar Recognition and Loan Program for Rural Health Care|Section 487.110. Fund

Sec. 487.110.  FUND.  (a)  The outstanding rural scholar fund is in the state treasury.(b)  The fund consists of legislative appropriations, gifts, grants, donations, the market value of in-kind contributions, and principal and interest payments on forgivable loans deposited to the credit of the fund by the department.(c)  The department shall administer the fund.(d)  The department shall allocate the fund, as available, for forgivable loans under this subchapter.(e)  The department shall deposit any principal and interest payments on forgivable loans to the credit of the fund.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1424, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.Amended by: Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (H.B. 1918), Sec. 35, eff. September 1, 2009.|