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TX Govt Code § 490A.005 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle F - Commerce and Industrial Development|Chapter 490A - Texas Entrepreneurship Network|Section 490A.005. General Duties and Goals

Sec. 490A.005.  GENERAL DUTIES AND GOALS.  (a)  The network shall train and refocus existing state and local resources to build a more prosperous, dynamic, and sustainable economy throughout this state by:(1)  providing coordinated training and services that enhance the value of the state's existing infrastructure investments and make the investments available to entrepreneur participants;(2)  developing a statewide network of entrepreneurship developers and entrepreneurship centers as provided by Section 490A.006;(3)  developing a comprehensive network of knowledge, leadership, and financial capital resources accessible through the network's entrepreneurship developers and entrepreneurship centers;(4)  educating entrepreneur participants and generating awareness of the network and its programs;(5)  identifying the most promising ventures through activities, including business-plan competitions, and assisting the ventures' potential for job and wealth creation;(6)  developing evaluation methods to measure the effectiveness of the network and the impact of entrepreneurship on local and regional economies;(7)  developing best practices for successful entrepreneurship and applied research regarding critical success factors for entrepreneurial businesses to provide a strategic competitive advantage for businesses in this state; and(8)  collaborating with existing local, state, and federal agencies and economic development professionals to use the strengths and assets of the agencies and professionals.(b)  The network shall work locally, regionally, and statewide with educators, agencies, organizations, networks, businesses, economic developers, consultants, communities, researchers, or other persons to develop and support strategies to assist entrepreneur participants and improve the environment for entrepreneurial development in this state.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 593 (H.B. 1747), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.Renumbered from Government Code, Section 490.005 by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 921 (H.B. 3167), Sec. 17.001(30), eff. September 1, 2007.Amended by: Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 921 (H.B. 3167), Sec. 17.002(5), eff. September 1, 2007.|
TX Govt Code § 490A.006 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle F - Commerce and Industrial Development|Chapter 490A - Texas Entrepreneurship Network|Section 490A.006. Entrepreneurship Services

Sec. 490A.006.  ENTREPRENEURSHIP SERVICES.  (a)  The network shall develop a statewide association of local individuals who are entrepreneurship developers trained to analyze, evaluate, and develop business plans and help local entrepreneur participants start, grow, or develop their businesses.(b)  The network may establish local entrepreneurship centers in every county practicable, at which an entrepreneur participant may access programs, necessary support, and online resources provided and developed by the network.  In establishing the entrepreneurship centers, the network shall use existing infrastructure, public and private organizations, and other resources, including chambers of commerce, universities and community colleges, county extension offices, Texas Workforce Commission offices, and local business offices.(c)  The network shall adopt requirements for entrepreneurship centers. An organization must meet the requirements adopted under this subsection before hosting an entrepreneurship center.(d)  A group of individuals who have services, resources, or expertise to offer entrepreneur participants may agree to provide services through the network as an entrepreneurship force.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 593 (H.B. 1747), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.Renumbered from Government Code, Section 490.006 by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 921 (H.B. 3167), Sec. 17.001(30), eff. September 1, 2007.|
TX Govt Code § 490A.007 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle F - Commerce and Industrial Development|Chapter 490A - Texas Entrepreneurship Network|Section 490A.007. Network Programs

Sec. 490A.007.  NETWORK PROGRAMS.  The network may develop:(1)  programs for:(A)  business plan development, competitive enhancement, and management skills development;(B)  entrepreneurship best practices training;(C)  entrepreneurship education in primary and secondary schools and community colleges;(D)  expanding entrepreneurship in workforce development programs;(E)  accessing sources of start-up and growth capital;(F)  training and assisting entrepreneurship agents who facilitate and assist entrepreneurial efforts; and(G)  community readiness preparation and evaluation, and community planning;(2)  methods for helping entrepreneur participants access other loan, guarantee, and grant programs;(3)  necessary policies and regulations; and(4)  collaborations with other entities.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 593 (H.B. 1747), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.Renumbered from Government Code, Section 490.007 by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 921 (H.B. 3167), Sec. 17.001(30), eff. September 1, 2007.|
TX Govt Code § 490A.008 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle F - Commerce and Industrial Development|Chapter 490A - Texas Entrepreneurship Network|Section 490A.008. Texas Entrepreneurship Network Fund

Sec. 490A.008.  TEXAS ENTREPRENEURSHIP NETWORK FUND.  (a)  The Texas Entrepreneurship Network fund is an account in the general revenue fund.  The Department of Agriculture shall administer the fund.(b)  The following amounts shall be deposited in the fund:(1)  any amounts appropriated by the legislature for the fund; and(2)  gifts, grants, and other donations received for the fund.(c)  The fund may be used only for network purposes, subject to Section 490A.009.(d)  The network may solicit and accept gifts and grants for the fund from public and private universities and all other public and private entities.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 593 (H.B. 1747), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.Renumbered from Government Code, Section 490.008 by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 921 (H.B. 3167), Sec. 17.001(30), eff. September 1, 2007.Amended by: Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 921 (H.B. 3167), Sec. 17.002(6), eff. September 1, 2007.|
TX Govt Code § 490A.009 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle F - Commerce and Industrial Development|Chapter 490A - Texas Entrepreneurship Network|Section 490A.009. Use of Fund

Sec. 490A.009.  USE OF FUND.  Money appropriated to the fund by the legislature shall be used for:(1)  programs related to local entrepreneurship centers, training, and entrepreneurship developers;(2)  curriculum development, infrastructure, data management, and research;(3)  technology and economic development research centers of excellence;(4)  the network's overhead expenses; and(5)  other activities necessary to accomplish the mission of this chapter.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 593 (H.B. 1747), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.Renumbered from Government Code, Section 490.009 by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 921 (H.B. 3167), Sec. 17.001(30), eff. September 1, 2007.|
TX Govt Code § 490B.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle F - Commerce and Industrial Development|Chapter 490B - Texas-Mexico Strategic Investment Commission|Section 490B.001. Definitions

Sec. 490B.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:(1)  "Commission" means the Texas-Mexico Strategic Investment Commission.(2)  "Texas-Mexico border region" has the meaning assigned by Section 2056.002.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1215 (H.B. 925), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2005.Renumbered from Government Code, Section 490.001 by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 921 (H.B. 3167), Sec. 17.001(31), eff. September 1, 2007.|
TX Govt Code § 490B.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle F - Commerce and Industrial Development|Chapter 490B - Texas-Mexico Strategic Investment Commission|Section 490B.002. Purpose

Sec. 490B.002.  PURPOSE.  The ongoing economic stability and growth of Texas and the improved quality of life for all Texans are dependent in part on coordination with neighboring states.  Texas and the Mexican border states of Chihuahua, Coahuila, Nuevo Leon, and Tamaulipas face common challenges in the areas of infrastructure, health care, access to and availability of water, economic development and trade, and environmental protection.  The commission will encourage a collaborative approach between Texas and neighboring Mexican states in specific areas so as to better address challenges and plan for the future.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1215 (H.B. 925), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2005.Renumbered from Government Code, Section 490.002 by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 921 (H.B. 3167), Sec. 17.001(31), eff. September 1, 2007.|
TX Govt Code § 490B.003 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle F - Commerce and Industrial Development|Chapter 490B - Texas-Mexico Strategic Investment Commission|Section 490B.003. Texas-Mexico Strategic Investment Commission; Members

Sec. 490B.003.  TEXAS-MEXICO STRATEGIC INVESTMENT COMMISSION; MEMBERS.  (a)  The Texas-Mexico Strategic Investment Commission is established.(b)  The commission is composed of:(1)  the border commerce coordinator or a designee;(2)  the executive director of the Texas Department of Transportation or a designee;(3)  the executive administrator of the Texas Water Development Board or a designee;(4)  the commissioner of state health services or a designee;(5)  the chair of the Railroad Commission or a designee; and(6)  the executive director of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality or a designee.(c)  The border commerce coordinator shall serve as the chair of the commission.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1215 (H.B. 925), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2005.Renumbered from Government Code, Section 490.003 by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 921 (H.B. 3167), Sec. 17.001(31), eff. September 1, 2007.|
TX Govt Code § 490B.004 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle F - Commerce and Industrial Development|Chapter 490B - Texas-Mexico Strategic Investment Commission|Section 490B.004. Functions of Commission

Sec. 490B.004.  FUNCTIONS OF COMMISSION.  (a)  The commission shall:(1)  represent government agencies within the Texas-Mexico border region to help reduce regulations by improving communication and cooperation between federal, state, and local governments;(2)  examine trade issues between the United States and Mexico;(3)  study the flow of commerce at ports of entry between this state and Mexico, including the movement of commercial vehicles across the border, and establish a plan to aid that commerce and improve the movement of those vehicles;(4)  work with federal officials to resolve transportation issues involving infrastructure, including roads and bridges, to allow for the efficient movement of goods and people across the border between Texas and Mexico;(5)  work with federal officials to create a unified federal agency process to streamline border crossing needs;(6)  identify problems involved with border truck inspections and related trade and transportation infrastructure;(7)  work to increase funding for the North American Development Bank to assist in the financing of water and wastewater facilities;(8)  explore the sale of excess electric power from Texas to Mexico;(9)  identify areas of environmental protection that need to be addressed cooperatively between Texas and the Mexican states;(10)  identify common challenges to health care on which all states can collaborate; and(11)  develop recommendations, when possible, for addressing border challenges.(b)  The commission shall work with local governments, metropolitan planning organizations, and other appropriate community organizations in the Texas Department of Transportation's Pharr, Laredo, and El Paso transportation districts, and with comparable entities in Mexican states bordering those districts, to address the unique planning and capacity needs of those areas.  The commission shall assist those governments, organizations, and entities to identify and develop initiatives to address those needs.(c)  The commission shall work with industries and communities on both sides of the Texas-Mexico border to develop international industry cluster initiatives to capitalize on resources available in communities located adjacent to each other across the border.(d)  The commission may meet at least once a year with representatives from the Mexican states of Chihuahua, Coahuila, Nuevo Leon, and Tamaulipas during the Border Governors Conference to discuss issues and challenges of the Texas-Mexico border region and develop strategic collaborative approaches for addressing the challenges.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1215 (H.B. 925), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2005.Renumbered from Government Code, Section 490.004 by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 921 (H.B. 3167), Sec. 17.001(31), eff. September 1, 2007.|
TX Govt Code § 490B.005 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle F - Commerce and Industrial Development|Chapter 490B - Texas-Mexico Strategic Investment Commission|Section 490B.005. Funding

Sec. 490B.005.  FUNDING.  (a)  In addition to any amount appropriated by the legislature, the commission may request state agencies to apply for funds from the federal government or any other public or private entity.  The commission may also solicit grants, gifts, and donations from private sources on the state's behalf.  The use of a gift, grant, or donation solicited under this section must be consistent with the purposes of the commission.(b)  The commission shall review and may require reports of state agencies that receive appropriations, gifts, grants, donations, or endowments as a result of the commission's recommendations.(c)  A state agency may accept a gift, grant, donation, or endowment received as a result of the commission's recommendations.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1215 (H.B. 925), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2005.Renumbered from Government Code, Section 490.005 by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 921 (H.B. 3167), Sec. 17.001(31), eff. September 1, 2007.|
TX Govt Code § 490E.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle F - Commerce and Industrial Development|Chapter 490E - Task Force on Economic Growth and Endangered Species|Section 490E.001. Purpose

Sec. 490E.001.  PURPOSE.  The purpose of this chapter is to establish a mechanism for state agencies to provide policy and technical assistance regarding compliance with endangered species laws and regulations to local and regional governmental entities and their communities engaged in economic development activities so that compliance with endangered species laws and regulations is as effective and cost efficient as possible.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 886 (S.B. 2534), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.|
TX Govt Code § 490E.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle F - Commerce and Industrial Development|Chapter 490E - Task Force on Economic Growth and Endangered Species|Section 490E.002. Definitions

Sec. 490E.002.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:(1)  "Endangered species" has the meaning assigned by Section 68.002, Parks and Wildlife Code.(2)  "Task force" means the interagency task force on economic growth and endangered species created under this chapter.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 886 (S.B. 2534), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.|
TX Govt Code § 490E.003 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle F - Commerce and Industrial Development|Chapter 490E - Task Force on Economic Growth and Endangered Species|Section 490E.003. Creation

Sec. 490E.003.  CREATION.  (a)  The task force on economic growth and endangered species is created and is composed of:(1)  the comptroller;(2)  the commissioner of agriculture;(3)  the executive director of the Parks and Wildlife Department;(4)  the executive director of the Texas Department of Transportation; and(5)  the executive director of the State Soil and Water Conservation Board.(b)  The comptroller is the presiding officer of the task force.(c)  The task force shall meet as often as necessary to fulfill its duties under this chapter.(d)  New members may be added to the task force by the unanimous consent of the existing members.(e)  A member of the task force may designate another person to act on the member's behalf.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 886 (S.B. 2534), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.|
TX Govt Code § 490E.004 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle F - Commerce and Industrial Development|Chapter 490E - Task Force on Economic Growth and Endangered Species|Section 490E.004. Functions and Duties

Sec. 490E.004.  FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES.  (a)  The task force may:(1)  assess the economic impact on the state of federal, state, or local regulations relating to endangered species;(2)  assist landowners and other persons in this state to identify, evaluate, and implement cost-efficient strategies for mitigation of impacts to and recovery of endangered species that will promote economic growth and development in this state; and(3)  facilitate state and local governmental efforts to effectively implement endangered species regulations in a cost-efficient manner.(b)  If requested by a local government or a state official, the task force may review state and local governmental efforts to address endangered species issues and provide recommendations to make those efforts more cost effective.  The task force shall consider all available options as part of its recommendations.  The options considered must include:(1)  fee simple acquisition of land;(2)  conservation easements;(3)  use of land owned by local governments or this state;(4)  recovery crediting; and(5)  all relevant federal programs.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 886 (S.B. 2534), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.|
TX Govt Code § 490E.005 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle F - Commerce and Industrial Development|Chapter 490E - Task Force on Economic Growth and Endangered Species|Section 490E.005. Advisory Committees

Sec. 490E.005.  ADVISORY COMMITTEES.  (a)  With the advice of the task force, the comptroller may create advisory committees to assist the task force with its work.  Of the members of an advisory committee:(1)  one-third must be representatives of affected landowners;(2)  one-third must be representatives of conservation interests; and(3)  one-third must be representatives of municipalities or other affected jurisdictions.(b)  The composition of an advisory committee must provide the balance necessary to address economic, environmental, and policy issues related to the specific issue or action under consideration.(c)  The comptroller shall designate one member of an advisory committee as interim presiding officer for the purpose of calling and conducting the initial meeting of the committee.(d)  An advisory committee shall:(1)  at its initial meeting, select a presiding officer from among its members for the purpose of conducting meetings;(2)  conduct meetings as necessary to perform the business of the advisory committee; and(3)  provide recommendations to the task force as requested by the task force.(e)  Chapter 2110 does not apply to the size, composition, or duration of an advisory committee created under this section.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 886 (S.B. 2534), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.|
TX Govt Code § 490E.006 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle F - Commerce and Industrial Development|Chapter 490E - Task Force on Economic Growth and Endangered Species|Section 490E.006. Coordination With Other Entities

Sec. 490E.006.  COORDINATION WITH OTHER ENTITIES.  (a)  The task force shall work in coordination with the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, institutions of higher education, and agriculture and conservation organizations in performing its functions and duties.(b)  The Texas A&M University System shall, within its expertise:(1)  assist in the analysis of biological and economic impacts of proposed actions; and(2)  direct programs recommended by the task force.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 886 (S.B. 2534), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.|
TX Govt Code § 490E.007 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle F - Commerce and Industrial Development|Chapter 490E - Task Force on Economic Growth and Endangered Species|Section 490E.007. Reports

Sec. 490E.007.  REPORTS.  The task force may provide reports as needed on:(1)  innovative programs to address endangered species issues while promoting economic growth;(2)  the activities of the task force; and(3)  recommendations for future programs or legislation.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 886 (S.B. 2534), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.|
TX Govt Code § 490E.008 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle F - Commerce and Industrial Development|Chapter 490E - Task Force on Economic Growth and Endangered Species|Section 490E.008. Administrative Support

Sec. 490E.008.  ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT.  The comptroller's office shall provide administrative support to the task force.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 886 (S.B. 2534), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.|
TX Govt Code § 490F.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle F - Commerce and Industrial Development|Chapter 490F - Texas 2036 Commission|Section 490F.001. Definition

Sec. 490F.001.  DEFINITION.  In this chapter, "commission" means the Texas 2036 Commission.|Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 978 (H.B. 2036), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.|
TX Govt Code § 490F.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle F - Commerce and Industrial Development|Chapter 490F - Texas 2036 Commission|Section 490F.002. Creation of Commission; Composition

Sec. 490F.002.  CREATION OF COMMISSION; COMPOSITION.  (a)  The Texas 2036 Commission is created.(b)  The commission is composed of the following members:(1)  the presiding officer of the legislative standing committee in each house of the legislature with primary jurisdiction over higher education;(2)  the commissioner of higher education;(3)  the chair of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board;(4)  the chair of the Texas Workforce Commission;(5)  the chair of a governing board of an institution of higher education appointed by the governor;(6)  a trustee of a public junior college district appointed by the governor;(7)  two persons appointed by the lieutenant governor, one of whom must possess experience in the field of education; and(8)  two persons appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives, one of whom must possess experience in the field of education.(c)  Appointed members of the commission serve for two years and may be reappointed.(d)  Appointments to the commission shall be made without regard to the race, color, disability, sex, religion, age, or national origin of the appointee.(e)  A vacancy in an appointed office of the commission shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment.|Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 978 (H.B. 2036), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.|
TX Govt Code § 490F.003 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle F - Commerce and Industrial Development|Chapter 490F - Texas 2036 Commission|Section 490F.003. Officers

Sec. 490F.003.  OFFICERS.  The members serving under Section 490F.002(b)(1) shall serve as presiding officers of the commission and are entitled to vote on all matters before the commission.|Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 978 (H.B. 2036), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.|