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TX Govt Code § 481.073 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle F - Commerce and Industrial Development|Chapter 481 - Texas Economic Development and Tourism Office|Subchapter E. Business Development--General Provisions|Section 481.073. Powers and Duties Relating to Financing

Sec. 481.073.  POWERS AND DUTIES RELATING TO FINANCING.  (a)  , (b) Repealed by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 814, Sec. 6.01(3).(c)  The office may:(1)  purchase, discount, sell, assign, negotiate, and otherwise dispose of notes, bonds, and other evidences of indebtedness incurred to finance or refinance projects whether secured or unsecured;(2)  administer or participate in programs established by another person to finance or refinance projects;  and(3)  acquire, hold, invest, use, and dispose of the office's revenues, funds, and money received from any source under this subchapter and the proceedings authorizing the bonds issued under this subchapter, subject only to the provisions of the Texas Constitution, this subchapter, and any covenants relating to the office's bonds in classes of investments that the executive director determines.|Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 4, Sec. 3.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.  Amended by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., 2nd C.S., ch. 11, Sec. 17, eff. Sept. 1, 1991;  Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1041, Sec. 30, eff. Sept. 1, 1997;  Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 814, Sec. 1.29, 6.01(3), eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Govt Code § 481.075 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle F - Commerce and Industrial Development|Chapter 481 - Texas Economic Development and Tourism Office|Subchapter E. Business Development--General Provisions|Section 481.075. Program Rules

Sec. 481.075.  PROGRAM RULES.  (a)  The executive director shall adopt rules to establish criteria for determining which users may participate in programs established by the office under this subchapter.  The office shall adopt collateral or security requirements to ensure the full repayment of any loan, lease, or installment sale and the solvency of any program implemented under this subchapter.  The executive director must approve all leases and sale and loan agreements made under this subchapter.(b)  Users participating in the programs established under this subchapter shall pay the costs of applying for, participating in, and administering and servicing the program in amounts that the office considers reasonable and necessary.|Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 4, Sec. 3.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.  Amended by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., 2nd C.S., ch. 11, Sec. 18, eff. Sept. 1, 1991;  Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1041, Sec. 31, eff. Sept. 1, 1997;  Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 814, Sec. 1.30, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Govt Code § 481.079 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle F - Commerce and Industrial Development|Chapter 481 - Texas Economic Development and Tourism Office|Subchapter E. Business Development--General Provisions|Section 481.079. Report on Use of Money in Texas Enterprise Fund

Sec. 481.079.  REPORT ON USE OF MONEY IN TEXAS ENTERPRISE FUND.  (a)  Before the beginning of each regular session of the legislature, the governor shall submit to the lieutenant governor, the speaker of the house of representatives, and each other member of the legislature a report on grants made under Section 481.078 that states:(1)  the number of direct jobs each recipient committed to create in this state;(2)  the number of direct jobs each recipient created in this state;(3)  the median wage of the jobs each recipient created in this state;(4)  the amount of capital investment each recipient committed to expend or allocate per project in this state;(5)  the amount of capital investment each recipient expended or allocated per project in this state;(6)  the total amount of grants made to each recipient;(7)  the average amount of money granted in this state for each job created in this state by grant recipients;(8)  the number of jobs created in this state by grant recipients in each sector of the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS); and(9)  of the number of direct jobs each recipient created in this state, the number of positions created that provide health benefits for employees.(a-1)  For grants awarded for a purpose specified by Section 481.078(d-1), the report must include only the amount and purpose of each grant.(b)  The report may not include information that is made confidential by law.(c)  The governor may require a recipient of a grant under Section 481.078 to submit, on a form the governor provides, information required to complete the report.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 602 (H.B. 1938), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2005.Amended by: Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 4 (S.B. 1), Sec. 43.02, eff. September 28, 2011.|
TX Govt Code § 481.080 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle F - Commerce and Industrial Development|Chapter 481 - Texas Economic Development and Tourism Office|Subchapter E. Business Development--General Provisions|Section 481.080. Economic and Fiscal Impact Statement for Certain Grant Proposals

Sec. 481.080.  ECONOMIC AND FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT FOR CERTAIN GRANT PROPOSALS.  (a)  Before the governor awards a grant under Section 481.078 to an entity for a proposed initiative, the office shall prepare a statement that, specifically and in detail, assesses the direct economic impact that approval of the grant will have on the residents of this state.(b)  The statement must include:(1)  for the period covered by the grant:(A)  the estimated number of jobs to be created in this state by the potential recipient each biennium; and(B)  the estimated median wage of the jobs to be created in this state by the potential recipient each biennium;(2)  the additional amount of ad valorem taxes, sales and use taxes, and fee revenues projected to be generated each year by governmental entities of this state;(3)  the total amount of tax credits, local incentives, and other money or credits estimated to be distributed to the proposed grant recipient by governmental entities of this state; and(4)  any other information the office considers necessary to include in the statement.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 602 (H.B. 1938), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2005.|
TX Govt Code § 481.121 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle F - Commerce and Industrial Development|Chapter 481 - Texas Economic Development and Tourism Office|Subchapter H. Business Development--Permit Assistance|Section 481.121. Definitions

Sec. 481.121.  DEFINITIONS.  In this subchapter:(1)  "Applicant" means a person acting for himself or authorized to act on behalf of another person to obtain a permit.(2)  "Permit office" means the Texas Economic Development and Tourism Office's business permit office.(3)  "Permit" means any license, certificate, registration, permit, or other form of authorization required by law or by state agency rules to be obtained by a person in order to engage in a particular business but does not include a permit or license issued in connection with any form of gaming or gambling.|Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 4, Sec. 3.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 814, Sec. 1.31, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Govt Code § 481.122 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle F - Commerce and Industrial Development|Chapter 481 - Texas Economic Development and Tourism Office|Subchapter H. Business Development--Permit Assistance|Section 481.122. Creation

Sec. 481.122.  CREATION.  The business permit office is an office within the Texas Economic Development and Tourism Office.|Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 4, Sec. 3.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 814, Sec. 1.32, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Govt Code § 481.123 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle F - Commerce and Industrial Development|Chapter 481 - Texas Economic Development and Tourism Office|Subchapter H. Business Development--Permit Assistance|Section 481.123. Duties

Sec. 481.123.  DUTIES.  The permit office shall:(1)  provide comprehensive information on permits required for business enterprises in the state and make that information available to applicants and other persons;(2)  assist applicants in obtaining timely and efficient permit review and in resolving issues arising from the review;(3)  facilitate contacts between applicants and state agencies responsible for processing and reviewing permit applications;(4)  assist applicants in the resolution of outstanding issues identified by state agencies, including delays experienced in permit review;(5)  develop comprehensive application procedures to expedite the permit process;(6)  compile a comprehensive list of all permits required of a person desiring to establish, operate, or expand a business enterprise in the state;(7)  encourage and facilitate the participation of federal and local government agencies in permit coordination;(8)  make recommendations for eliminating, consolidating, simplifying, expediting, or otherwise improving permit procedures affecting business enterprises by requesting that the state auditor, with the advice and support of the permit office, initiate a business permit reengineering review process involving all state agencies;(9)  develop and implement an outreach program to publicize and make small business entrepreneurs and others aware of services provided by the permit office;(10)  adopt rules, procedures, instructions, and forms required to carry out the functions, powers, and duties of the permit office under this subchapter;  and(11)  except as provided in Section 481.129, complete the implementation of the business permit review process on or before September 1, 1994, and provide all recommended statutory changes as needed to the legislature on or before January 1, 1995.|Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 4, Sec. 3.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.  Amended by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 775, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993;  Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 814, Sec. 1.33, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Govt Code § 481.125 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle F - Commerce and Industrial Development|Chapter 481 - Texas Economic Development and Tourism Office|Subchapter H. Business Development--Permit Assistance|Section 481.125. Comprehensive Permit Handbook

Sec. 481.125.  COMPREHENSIVE PERMIT HANDBOOK.  (a)  The permit office shall compile a comprehensive list of all state permits required of a person desiring to operate a business enterprise in the state.(b)  To the extent possible, the permit office shall organize the list according to the types of businesses affected and shall publish the list in a comprehensive permit handbook.(c)  The handbook must include:(1)  the name of each state agency required to review, approve, or grant a permit on the list;(2)  the address of the agency to which the license, permit, or registration materials must be sent; and(3)  the telephone number of the agency.(d)  The permit office shall periodically update the handbook.(e)  The permit office shall make the handbook available to persons interested in establishing a business enterprise, public libraries, educational institutions, and the state agencies listed in the handbook.|Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 4, Sec. 3.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 814, Sec. 1.35, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Govt Code § 481.126 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle F - Commerce and Industrial Development|Chapter 481 - Texas Economic Development and Tourism Office|Subchapter H. Business Development--Permit Assistance|Section 481.126. Assistance of Other State Agencies

Sec. 481.126.  ASSISTANCE OF OTHER STATE AGENCIES.  Each state agency, on request of the permit office, shall provide assistance, services, facilities, and data to enable the permit office to carry out its duties.  An agency is not required to provide information made confidential by a constitution, statute, or judicial decision.|Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 4, Sec. 3.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 814, Sec. 1.36, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Govt Code § 481.127 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle F - Commerce and Industrial Development|Chapter 481 - Texas Economic Development and Tourism Office|Subchapter H. Business Development--Permit Assistance|Section 481.127. Comprehensive Permit Information

Sec. 481.127.  COMPREHENSIVE PERMIT INFORMATION.  (a)  Each state agency required to review, approve, or grant permits for business undertakings, projects, or activities shall report to the permit office in a form prescribed by the permit office on each type of review, approval, or permit administered by the agency.(b)  The agency's report must include application forms, applicable agency rules, and the estimated period necessary to process permit applications.(c)  The permit office shall prepare an information file on state agency permit requirements and shall develop methods for maintenance, revision, update, and ready access.  The permit office shall provide comprehensive permit information based on that file.(d)  The permit office may prepare and distribute publications, guides, and other materials to serve the convenience of permit applicants and explain permit requirements affecting business, including requirements involving multiple permits or regulation by more than one state agency.|Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 4, Sec. 3.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 814, Sec. 1.37, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Govt Code § 481.128 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle F - Commerce and Industrial Development|Chapter 481 - Texas Economic Development and Tourism Office|Subchapter H. Business Development--Permit Assistance|Section 481.128. No Charges for Services

Sec. 481.128.  NO CHARGES FOR SERVICES.  The permit office shall provide its services without charge.|Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 4, Sec. 3.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 814, Sec. 1.38, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Govt Code § 481.129 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle F - Commerce and Industrial Development|Chapter 481 - Texas Economic Development and Tourism Office|Subchapter H. Business Development--Permit Assistance|Section 481.129. Environmental Permits

Sec. 481.129.  ENVIRONMENTAL PERMITS.  The permit office shall consult and cooperate with the Natural Resource Conservation Commission in conducting any studies on permits issued by the Natural Resource Conservation Commission.  The Natural Resource Conservation Commission shall cooperate fully in the study and analysis of the procedures involving the issuance of permits by that commission and shall, in any report issued, evaluate all alternatives for improving the process pursuant to the permit office's responsibilities under Section 481.123.  The permit office and the Natural Resource Conservation Commission shall jointly submit any report required under Section 481.123.|Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 775, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 814, Sec. 1.39, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Govt Code § 481.166 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle F - Commerce and Industrial Development|Chapter 481 - Texas Economic Development and Tourism Office|Subchapter K. Information and Referral|Section 481.166. Legislative Findings

Sec. 481.166.  LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS.  The legislature finds that:(1)  economic development programs and services are located in a number of state agencies;(2)  businesses and communities need a single point of contact on business and community economic development programs and services;  and(3)  state agencies need to work together to provide outreach and assistance to local governments and businesses.|Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1041, Sec. 44, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Govt Code § 481.167 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle F - Commerce and Industrial Development|Chapter 481 - Texas Economic Development and Tourism Office|Subchapter K. Information and Referral|Section 481.167. Texas Business and Community Economic Development Clearinghouse

Sec. 481.167.  TEXAS BUSINESS AND COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CLEARINGHOUSE.  (a)  The office shall establish the Texas Business and Community Economic Development Clearinghouse to provide information and assistance to businesses and communities in the state through the use of a statewide toll-free telephone service.(b)  The clearinghouse shall collect and disseminate information on federal, state, local, and private:(1)  business development programs, including financial assistance and business incentive programs;(2)  business development services, including technical assistance, workshops, business incubators, training, and useful publications;(3)  rural and urban community economic development programs, including loans, grants, and other funding sources;(4)  rural and urban community economic development services, including technical assistance, workshops, training, and useful publications;(5)  small business programs and services and useful publications;(6)  defense economic adjustment programs and services and useful publications;  and(7)  international trade programs, services, and useful publications.(c)  The clearinghouse shall provide access to the information compiled under this subchapter in a user-friendly format through the use of the Internet.(d)  The office shall obtain from other state agencies appropriate information needed by the office to carry out its duties under this subchapter.(e)  The comptroller shall assist the office in furthering the purposes of this subchapter by allowing the office to use the field offices and personnel of the comptroller to disseminate brochures, documents, and other information useful to businesses in the state.|Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1041, Sec. 44, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 814, Sec. 1.40, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Govt Code § 481.173 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle F - Commerce and Industrial Development|Chapter 481 - Texas Economic Development and Tourism Office|Subchapter L. Tourism|Section 481.173. Name and Picture of Living State Official

Sec. 481.173.  NAME AND PICTURE OF LIVING STATE OFFICIAL.  The name or the picture of a living state official may not be used for advertising purposes under this subchapter.|Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 4, Sec. 3.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.|
TX Govt Code § 481.174 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle F - Commerce and Industrial Development|Chapter 481 - Texas Economic Development and Tourism Office|Subchapter L. Tourism|Section 481.174. Advertisements in Tourism Promotions

Sec. 481.174.  ADVERTISEMENTS IN TOURISM PROMOTIONS.  (a)  The office may sell advertisements in travel promotions in any medium.(b)  The executive director shall adopt rules to implement the sale of advertisements under Subsection (a), including rules regulating:(1)  the cost of advertisements;(2)  the type of products or services that may be advertised;(3)  the size of advertisements;  and(4)  refunds on advertisements that are not run.(c)  Proceeds from the sale of advertisements shall be deposited in the special account in the general revenue fund that may be used for advertising and marketing activities of the office as provided by Section 156.251, Tax Code.|Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 986, Sec. 23, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.  Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1041, Sec. 42, eff. Sept. 1, 1997;  Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 814, Sec. 1.42, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Govt Code § 481.211 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle F - Commerce and Industrial Development|Chapter 481 - Texas Economic Development and Tourism Office|Subchapter P. Research and Data Services|Section 481.211. Powers and Duties

Sec. 481.211.  POWERS AND DUTIES.  The office shall:(1)  compile and update demographic and economic information on the state;(2)  develop and update information products for local communities on community economic development issues and practices that encourage regional cooperation;  and(3)  compile and disseminate information on economic and industrial development trends and issues, including NAFTA, emerging industries, and patterns of international trade and investment.|Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1041, Sec. 44, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 814, Sec. 1.49, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Govt Code § 481.212 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle F - Commerce and Industrial Development|Chapter 481 - Texas Economic Development and Tourism Office|Subchapter P. Research and Data Services|Section 481.212. Compilation and Distribution of Data and Research

Sec. 481.212.  COMPILATION AND DISTRIBUTION OF DATA AND RESEARCH.  (a)  To serve as a one-stop center for business-related information, the office shall obtain from other state agencies and organizations, including the comptroller and the Texas Workforce Commission, business-related statistics and data.(b)  To maximize the accessibility of business-related data, the office shall create a web site to publish business-related information on the Internet.  The web site must provide connections to other business-related web sites.(c)  The office may charge a reasonable access fee in connection with this subchapter.|Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1041, Sec. 44, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 814, Sec. 1.50, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Govt Code § 481.379 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle F - Commerce and Industrial Development|Chapter 481 - Texas Economic Development and Tourism Office|Subchapter AA. Workforce Development Initiative for Youth|Section 481.379. Design Committee

Sec. 481.379.  DESIGN COMMITTEE.  (a)  Expired.(b)  The design committee is composed of members appointed by the executive director as follows:(1)  three members who are employers, representing the business community, including representation of small businesses;(2)  three members who are employees, representing the labor community;(3)  three members who are high school teachers, representing secondary education, including representation by persons with experience in the federal technical preparatory education programs created under 20 U.S.C. Section 2394b;(4)  three members who are faculty members of institutions of higher education, representing higher education, including representation by persons with experience in the federal technical preparatory education programs created under 20 U.S.C. Section 2394b;(5)  three members who are training directors from registered United States Department of Labor Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training programs;  and(6)  three members who are persons who are not eligible for appointment under Subdivisions (1) through (5), representing the general public.(c)  to (e) Expired.|Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 709, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1993.  Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 260, Sec. 30, eff. May 30, 1995.|