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TX Govt Code § 490F.004 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle F - Commerce and Industrial Development|Chapter 490F - Texas 2036 Commission|Section 490F.004. Compensation

Sec. 490F.004.  COMPENSATION.  A member of the commission serves without compensation but is entitled to reimbursement for actual and necessary expenses incurred in performing functions as a member of the commission, subject to any applicable limitation on reimbursement provided by the General Appropriations Act.|Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 978 (H.B. 2036), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.|
TX Govt Code § 490F.005 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle F - Commerce and Industrial Development|Chapter 490F - Texas 2036 Commission|Section 490F.005. Meetings

Sec. 490F.005.  MEETINGS.  The commission shall meet at the call of the presiding officers and as provided by commission rule.|Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 978 (H.B. 2036), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.|
TX Govt Code § 490F.006 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle F - Commerce and Industrial Development|Chapter 490F - Texas 2036 Commission|Section 490F.006. Powers and Duties of Commission

Sec. 490F.006.  POWERS AND DUTIES OF COMMISSION.  (a)  The commission may adopt rules as necessary for its procedures.(b)  The commission, with an emphasis on the changing demographics of this state, shall:(1)  assess and identify future higher education and workforce needs in the state and the state's ability to meet those needs; and(2)  develop recommendations for meeting those needs by the state's bicentennial in 2036, including recommendations for achieving the following goals by that date:(A)  attaining a state workforce in which at least 60 percent of its workers hold a postsecondary credential, certificate, or degree of value in the workplace;(B)  increasing by at least three the number of institutions of higher education designated as research institutions under the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board's accountability system;(C)  ensuring the alignment of workforce development with higher education in this state;(D)  increasing the college-attending population in this state to a level that is comparable to the best performing states on that measure;(E)  improving the affordability of higher education in this state while maintaining excellence; and(F)  ensuring the global competitiveness of the state workforce.|Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 978 (H.B. 2036), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.|
TX Govt Code § 490F.007 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle F - Commerce and Industrial Development|Chapter 490F - Texas 2036 Commission|Section 490F.007. Reports

Sec. 490F.007.  REPORTS.  Not later than January 1 of each odd-numbered year, the commission shall report to the legislature its assessment of the state's ability to meet the future higher education and workforce needs of this state and its recommendations for meeting those needs, including by achieving the goals prescribed by Section 490F.006(b)(2).|Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 978 (H.B. 2036), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.|
TX Govt Code § 490F.008 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle F - Commerce and Industrial Development|Chapter 490F - Texas 2036 Commission|Section 490F.008. Expiration

Sec. 490F.008.  EXPIRATION.  This chapter expires and the commission is abolished January 1, 2037.|Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 978 (H.B. 2036), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.|
TX Govt Code § 490G.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle F - Commerce and Industrial Development|Chapter 490G - Economic Incentive Oversight Board|Section 490G.001. Definitions

Sec. 490G.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:(1)  "Board" means the Economic Incentive Oversight Board.(2)  "Monetary incentive" means a grant, loan, or other form of monetary incentive paid from state revenues, including a state trust fund, that a business entity or other person may receive in exchange for or as a result of conducting an activity with an economic development purpose.(2-a)  "Rural county" means a county with a population of less than 60,000.(3)  "Tax incentive" means any exemption, deduction, credit, exclusion, waiver, rebate, discount, deferral, or other abatement or reduction of state tax liability of a business entity or other person that the person may receive in exchange for or as a result of conducting an activity with an economic development purpose.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 915 (H.B. 26), Sec. 2.01, eff. September 1, 2015.|
TX Govt Code § 490G.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle F - Commerce and Industrial Development|Chapter 490G - Economic Incentive Oversight Board|Section 490G.002. Establishment and Composition

Sec. 490G.002.  ESTABLISHMENT AND COMPOSITION.  (a)  The Economic Incentive Oversight Board is an advisory body composed of nine members as follows:(1)  two public members appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives, one of whom must be from a rural county;(2)  two public members appointed by the lieutenant governor, one of whom must be from a rural county;(3)  two public members appointed by the comptroller; and(4)  three public members appointed by the governor.(b)  In appointing members of the board, each appointing officer shall appoint one member who has expertise in the area of economic development.(c)  A member of the board serves at the pleasure of the appointing officer.(d)  The board members are entitled to reimbursement for actual and necessary expenses incurred by the members in serving on the board as provided by Chapter 660 and the General Appropriations Act.(e)  The office of the governor shall provide administrative support and staff to the board.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 915 (H.B. 26), Sec. 2.01, eff. September 1, 2015.|
TX Govt Code § 490G.003 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle F - Commerce and Industrial Development|Chapter 490G - Economic Incentive Oversight Board|Section 490G.003. Presiding Officer

Sec. 490G.003.  PRESIDING OFFICER.  The governor shall appoint the presiding officer of the board.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 915 (H.B. 26), Sec. 2.01, eff. September 1, 2015.|
TX Govt Code § 490G.004 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle F - Commerce and Industrial Development|Chapter 490G - Economic Incentive Oversight Board|Section 490G.004. Meetings

Sec. 490G.004.  MEETINGS.  (a)  The board shall meet at least annually at the call of the presiding officer.(b)  The board may hold a meeting by telephone conference call or videoconference.(c)  A board meeting held under Subsection (b) is subject to the requirements of Subchapter F, Chapter 551, Government Code, except that a quorum of the board is not required to be physically present at one location of the meeting.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 915 (H.B. 26), Sec. 2.01, eff. September 1, 2015.|
TX Govt Code § 490G.005 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle F - Commerce and Industrial Development|Chapter 490G - Economic Incentive Oversight Board|Section 490G.005. Review of Certain State Incentive Programs; Performance Matrix

Sec. 490G.005.  REVIEW OF CERTAIN STATE INCENTIVE PROGRAMS; PERFORMANCE MATRIX.  (a)  The board shall examine the effectiveness and efficiency of programs and funds administered by the office of the governor, the comptroller, or the Department of Agriculture that award to business entities and other persons state monetary or tax incentives for which the governor, comptroller, or department has discretion in determining whether or not to award the incentives.(b)  The board shall develop a performance matrix that clearly establishes the economic performance indicators, measures, and metrics that will guide the board's evaluations of those programs and funds.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 915 (H.B. 26), Sec. 2.01, eff. September 1, 2015.|
TX Govt Code § 490G.006 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle F - Commerce and Industrial Development|Chapter 490G - Economic Incentive Oversight Board|Section 490G.006. Schedule of Review; Recommendation to Legislative Audit Committee

Sec. 490G.006.  SCHEDULE OF REVIEW; RECOMMENDATION TO LEGISLATIVE AUDIT COMMITTEE.  (a)  The board shall develop a schedule for the periodic review of each state incentive program or fund described by Section 490G.005 for the purposes of making recommendations on whether to continue the program or fund or whether to improve program or fund effectiveness and efficiency.  The board shall review and make recommendations to the legislature regarding each program or fund according to the review schedule.(b)  After conducting a review of a state incentive program or fund under this chapter, the board may recommend to the legislative audit committee that an audit of the program or fund be included in the audit plan under Section 321.013.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 915 (H.B. 26), Sec. 2.01, eff. September 1, 2015.|
TX Govt Code § 490G.007 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle F - Commerce and Industrial Development|Chapter 490G - Economic Incentive Oversight Board|Section 490G.007. Biennial Report

Sec. 490G.007.  BIENNIAL REPORT.  Not later than January 1 of each odd-numbered year, the board shall submit to the lieutenant governor, the speaker of the house of representatives, and each standing committee of the senate and house of representatives with primary jurisdiction over economic development a report containing findings and recommendations resulting from each review of state incentive programs and funds conducted by the board under this chapter during the preceding two calendar years.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 915 (H.B. 26), Sec. 2.01, eff. September 1, 2015.|
TX Govt Code § 490G.008 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle F - Commerce and Industrial Development|Chapter 490G - Economic Incentive Oversight Board|Section 490G.008. Conflicts of Interest

Sec. 490G.008.  CONFLICTS OF INTEREST.  (a)  A member of the board who has a substantial interest in a business entity or other person that previously applied for or received a state monetary or tax incentive from a program or fund subject to review by the board shall disclose that interest in writing to the board.(b)  A board member who has a business, commercial, or other relationship, other than an interest described by Subsection (a), that could reasonably be expected to diminish the person's independence of judgment in the performance of the person's responsibilities in relation to the board shall disclose the relationship in writing to the board.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 915 (H.B. 26), Sec. 2.01, eff. September 1, 2015.|
TX Govt Code § 490G.009 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle F - Commerce and Industrial Development|Chapter 490G - Economic Incentive Oversight Board|Section 490G.009. Confidentiality of Information

Sec. 490G.009.  CONFIDENTIALITY OF INFORMATION.  The provision of information that is confidential by law to the board does not affect the confidentiality of the information.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 915 (H.B. 26), Sec. 2.01, eff. September 1, 2015.|
TX Govt Code § 490H.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle F - Commerce and Industrial Development|Chapter 490H - Governor's Broadband Development Council|Section 490H.001. Definitions

Sec. 490H.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:(1)  "Broadband" means a service that provides advanced telecommunications capability and Internet access.(2)  "Council" means the governor's broadband development council.(3)  "Unserved area" means a census block without access to broadband capable of providing: (A)  a download speed of at least 25 megabits per second; and(B)  an upload speed of at least three megabits per second.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 228 (H.B. 1960), Sec. 1, eff. May 25, 2019.|
TX Govt Code § 490H.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle F - Commerce and Industrial Development|Chapter 490H - Governor's Broadband Development Council|Section 490H.002. Composition

Sec. 490H.002.  COMPOSITION.  (a)  The council is composed of one nonvoting member appointed by the broadband development office and the following voting members appointed by the governor:(1)  two representatives of separate Internet service provider industry associations, including at least one representative of an association that primarily represents small providers, as defined by Section 56.032, Utilities Code;(2)  one representative of the health information technology industry;(3)  two representatives of unaffiliated nonprofit organizations that advocate for elderly persons statewide;(4)  two representatives of unaffiliated nonprofit organizations that have a demonstrated history of working with the legislature and the public to identify solutions for expanding broadband to rural, unserved areas of this state;(5)  one representative of an agricultural advocacy organization in this state;(6)  one representative of a hospital advocacy organization in this state;(7)  one representative of a medical advocacy organization in this state;(8)  one county official who serves in an elected office of a county with a population of less than 35,000;(8-a)  one county clerk of a county with a population of less than 60,000;(8-b)  one sheriff of a county with a population of less than 60,000;(9)  one municipal official who serves in an elected office of a municipality with a population of less than 20,000 located in a county with a population of less than 60,000;(10)  one representative of an institution of higher education that has its main campus in a county with a population of less than 60,000;(11)  one representative of a school district with a territory that includes only counties with a population of less than 60,000;(12)  one representative from a library association;(13)  one hospital administrator employed by a licensed hospital located in a county with a population of less than 60,000;(14)  one representative from an electric cooperative providing broadband;(15)  one representative of a school district with a territory that includes all or part of a county with a population of more than 500,000; and(16)  one representative of a nonprofit organization that has a demonstrated history of facilitating broadband adoption by offering digital literacy training or providing access to broadband technology.(b)  The governor shall, to the greatest extent practicable, make appointments to the council that ensure that the composition of the council reflects the racial and ethnic composition of the state.(c)  A member of the council appointed under Subsection (a) serves for a five-year term.(d)  A vacancy on the council is filled in the same manner as the original appointment.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 228 (H.B. 1960), Sec. 1, eff. May 25, 2019.Amended by: Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 625 (H.B. 5), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2021.|
TX Govt Code § 490H.003 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle F - Commerce and Industrial Development|Chapter 490H - Governor's Broadband Development Council|Section 490H.003. Council Officers; Committees

Sec. 490H.003.  COUNCIL OFFICERS; COMMITTEES.  (a)  The governor shall designate from the members of the council a chair and vice chair of the council for two-year terms.(b)  When designating a chair or vice chair, the governor shall ensure that:(1)  during a term when the chair resides in a county with a population of 100,000 or more, the vice chair resides in a county with a population of less than 100,000;(2)  during a term when the chair resides in a county with a population of less than 100,000, the vice chair resides in a county with a population of 100,000 or more;(3)  persons described by Subdivision (1) are immediately succeeded by persons described by Subdivision (2); and(4)  persons described by Subdivision (2) are immediately succeeded by persons described by Subdivision (1).(c)  The chair may appoint subcommittees and technical advisory committees to assist with the duties of the council.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 228 (H.B. 1960), Sec. 1, eff. May 25, 2019.Amended by: Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 625 (H.B. 5), Sec. 2, eff. June 15, 2021.|
TX Govt Code § 490H.004 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle F - Commerce and Industrial Development|Chapter 490H - Governor's Broadband Development Council|Section 490H.004. Meetings

Sec. 490H.004.  MEETINGS.  (a)  The council shall convene at least once every quarter.(b)  The council shall convene at the call of the chair or, if the chair is unable to call a meeting or does not call at least one meeting to meet the requirements of Subsection (a), at the call of the vice chair.(c)  The council shall:(1)  post the agenda for each council meeting on the council's Internet website at least 48 hours before the meeting; and(2)  not later than the 14th day after the date of each meeting, post on the council's Internet website the minutes or recording of the meeting required under Section 551.021.(d)  As an exception to Chapter 551 and other law, the council may meet by use of video conference call.  This subsection applies for purposes of constituting a quorum, for purposes of voting, and for any other purpose allowing a member of the council to fully participate in any meeting of the council.  A meeting held by use of video conference call:(1)  must be open to the public, which includes a video broadcast of the meeting in real time through the council's Internet website;(2)  must specify in the meeting notice the link to the video broadcast described by Subdivision (1); and(3)  must provide two-way video communication between all council members attending the meeting.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 228 (H.B. 1960), Sec. 1, eff. May 25, 2019.Amended by: Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 625 (H.B. 5), Sec. 3, eff. June 15, 2021.|
TX Govt Code § 490H.005 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle F - Commerce and Industrial Development|Chapter 490H - Governor's Broadband Development Council|Section 490H.005. Administrative Support

Sec. 490H.005.  ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT.  The office of the governor shall provide administrative support to the council.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 228 (H.B. 1960), Sec. 1, eff. May 25, 2019.|
TX Govt Code § 490H.006 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle F - Commerce and Industrial Development|Chapter 490H - Governor's Broadband Development Council|Section 490H.006. Duties

Sec. 490H.006.  DUTIES.  (a)  The council shall:(1)  research and monitor the progress of:(A)  broadband development in unserved areas;(B)  deployment of broadband statewide;(C)  purchase of broadband by residential and commercial customers; and(D)  patterns and discrepancies in access to broadband;(2)  identify barriers to residential and commercial broadband deployment in unserved areas;(3)  study:(A)  technology-neutral solutions to overcome barriers identified under Subdivision (2);(B)  industry and technology trends in broadband; and(C)  the detrimental impact of pornographic or other obscene materials on residents of this state and the feasibility of limiting access to those materials; and(4)  analyze how statewide access to broadband would benefit:(A)  economic development;(B)  the delivery of educational opportunities in higher education and public education;(C)  state and local law enforcement;(D)  state emergency preparedness; and(E)  the delivery of health care services, including telemedicine and telehealth.(b)  The council may research another matter related to broadband.(c)  For the purpose of performing its duties under this section, the council may consult with a representative of an institution of higher education who has published scholarly research on broadband.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 228 (H.B. 1960), Sec. 1, eff. May 25, 2019.Amended by: Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 625 (H.B. 5), Sec. 4, eff. June 15, 2021.|
TX Govt Code § 490H.007 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle F - Commerce and Industrial Development|Chapter 490H - Governor's Broadband Development Council|Section 490H.007. Annual Report

Sec. 490H.007.  ANNUAL REPORT.  Not later than November 1 of each year, the council shall prepare and deliver an electronic report of its findings and recommendations to the governor, the lieutenant governor, and each member of the legislature.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 228 (H.B. 1960), Sec. 1, eff. May 25, 2019.|
TX Govt Code § 490H.008 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle F - Commerce and Industrial Development|Chapter 490H - Governor's Broadband Development Council|Section 490H.008. Expiration

Sec. 490H.008.  EXPIRATION.  This chapter expires September 1, 2029.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 228 (H.B. 1960), Sec. 1, eff. May 25, 2019.|
TX Govt Code § 490I.0101 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle F - Commerce and Industrial Development|Chapter 490I - Broadband Development Office|Section 490I.0101. Threshold Speed for Broadband Service

Sec. 490I.0101.  THRESHOLD SPEED FOR BROADBAND SERVICE.  (a)  For purposes of this chapter, subject to Subsection (b), "broadband service" means Internet service with the capability of providing: (1)  a download speed of 25 megabits per second or faster; and(2)  an upload speed of three megabits per second or faster.(b)  If the Federal Communications Commission adopts upload or download threshold speeds for advanced telecommunications capability under 47 U.S.C. Section 1302 that are different than those specified by Subsection (a), the comptroller may require Internet service to be capable of providing download or upload speeds that match that federal threshold in order to qualify under this chapter as "broadband service."(c)  Not later than the 60th day after the date the comptroller adjusts the minimum download or upload speeds required for Internet service to qualify as "broadband service," the broadband development office shall publish on the comptroller's Internet website the adjusted minimum download and upload speeds.|Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 625 (H.B. 5), Sec. 5, eff. June 15, 2021.|
TX Govt Code § 490I.0102 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 4 - Executive Branch|Subtitle F - Commerce and Industrial Development|Chapter 490I - Broadband Development Office|Section 490I.0102. Office

Sec. 490I.0102.  OFFICE.  (a)  The broadband development office is an office within the comptroller's office.(b)  The comptroller may employ additional employees necessary for the discharge of the duties of the broadband development office.(c)  The broadband development office:(1)  is under the direction and control of the comptroller;(2)  shall promote the policies enumerated in this chapter; and(3)  may perform any action authorized by state or federal law.|Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 625 (H.B. 5), Sec. 5, eff. June 15, 2021.|