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2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle F - Commerce and Industrial Development › Chapter 490C - Promotion of Texas Manufactured Products › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 490C.001. Definitions

Sec. 490C.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:
(1)  "Genuine Texas program" means the program established by the office under this chapter to develop and expand markets for Texas manufactured products.
(2)  "Texas manufactured product" means a product that is manufactured in this state or otherwise has value added to the product in this state.  The term does not include a Texas agricultural product, as defined by Section 46.002, Agriculture Code.
(3)  "Office" means the governor's office of economic development.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 337 (H.B. 3446), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle F - Commerce and Industrial Development › Chapter 490C - Promotion of Texas Manufactured Products › Subchapter B. Powers and Duties of Office › Section 490C.051. Establishment of Genuine Texas Program

Sec. 490C.051.  ESTABLISHMENT OF GENUINE TEXAS PROGRAM.  The office may establish and administer a program in accordance with this chapter to develop and expand markets for Texas manufactured products.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 337 (H.B. 3446), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle F - Commerce and Industrial Development › Chapter 490C - Promotion of Texas Manufactured Products › Subchapter B. Powers and Duties of Office › Section 490C.052. Rulemaking Authority

Sec. 490C.052.  RULEMAKING AUTHORITY.  The office may adopt rules and establish procedures to administer this chapter.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 337 (H.B. 3446), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle F - Commerce and Industrial Development › Chapter 490C - Promotion of Texas Manufactured Products › Subchapter B. Powers and Duties of Office › Section 490C.053. Duties of Office

Sec. 490C.053.  DUTIES OF OFFICE.  If the office establishes a Genuine Texas program under this chapter, the office shall:
(1)  design and administer the use of a logo for Texas manufactured products and adopt manufactured product quality standards and other criteria for evaluating applications to use the logo;
(2)  develop procedures for acceptance and administration of money received to administer the program;
(3)  develop a general promotional campaign for Texas manufactured products and advertising campaigns for specific Texas manufactured products;
(4)  contract with media representatives to disperse promotional materials;
(5)  receive gifts, donations, or grants from any source and establish internal reporting requirements for use of available money; and
(6)  enter into a memorandum of understanding with the Department of Agriculture to minimize duplication of programs.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 337 (H.B. 3446), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle F - Commerce and Industrial Development › Chapter 490C - Promotion of Texas Manufactured Products › Subchapter B. Powers and Duties of Office › Section 490C.054. Fee for Use of Logo

Sec. 490C.054.  FEE FOR USE OF LOGO.  To cover the costs of administering the Genuine Texas program, the office may require a person to pay a fee not to exceed $100 a year for use of the logo designed under Section 490C.053(1).
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 337 (H.B. 3446), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle F - Commerce and Industrial Development › Chapter 490C - Promotion of Texas Manufactured Products › Subchapter B. Powers and Duties of Office › Section 490C.055. Promotional Events

Sec. 490C.055.  PROMOTIONAL EVENTS.  The office may use available money to purchase food and beverages for a promotional event.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 337 (H.B. 3446), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle F - Commerce and Industrial Development › Chapter 490C - Promotion of Texas Manufactured Products › Subchapter B. Powers and Duties of Office › Section 490C.056. Sale of Promotional Items

Sec. 490C.056.  SALE OF PROMOTIONAL ITEMS.  (a)  The office may sell or contract for the sale of items, including clothing, posters, and banners, to promote Texas manufactured products.
(b)  The office may use the office's Internet website to advertise and sell the items described by Subsection (a).
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 337 (H.B. 3446), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle F - Commerce and Industrial Development › Chapter 490C - Promotion of Texas Manufactured Products › Subchapter B. Powers and Duties of Office › Section 490C.057. Advisory Board

Sec. 490C.057.  ADVISORY BOARD.  (a)  If the office establishes a Genuine Texas program as authorized by this chapter, the office shall appoint an advisory board to assist in the implementation of the program.
(b)  A member of the advisory board serves at the pleasure of the office.
(c)  A member of the advisory board serves without compensation but is entitled to reimbursement for actual expenses incurred in the performance of official board duties, subject to approval of the office.
(d)  Chapter 2110 does not apply to the advisory board.
(e)  At the request of the office, the advisory board shall advise the office on the adoption of rules and the establishment of procedures relating to the administration of the Genuine Texas program.
(f)  The office shall provide the advisory board with the staff necessary to assist the board in carrying out the board's duties under this section.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 337 (H.B. 3446), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle F - Commerce and Industrial Development › Chapter 490C - Promotion of Texas Manufactured Products › Subchapter C. Enforcement › Section 490C.101. Violation

Sec. 490C.101.  VIOLATION.  A person violates this chapter if the person:
(1)  uses, reproduces, or distributes the logo designed by the office under Section 490C.053 without the consent of the office;  or
(2)  violates a rule adopted or a procedure established by the office under this chapter.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 337 (H.B. 3446), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle F - Commerce and Industrial Development › Chapter 490C - Promotion of Texas Manufactured Products › Subchapter C. Enforcement › Section 490C.102. Suspension or Forfeiture of Right to Use Logo

Sec. 490C.102.  SUSPENSION OR FORFEITURE OF RIGHT TO USE LOGO.  (a)  The office may temporarily suspend or permanently forfeit the right of a person who violates this chapter to use the logo of the Genuine Texas program.
(b)  Before suspending or forfeiting a person's right to use the logo, the office may consider the circumstances and seriousness of the violation, any efforts by the person to correct the violation, and whether the person previously has violated this chapter.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 337 (H.B. 3446), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle F - Commerce and Industrial Development › Chapter 490C - Promotion of Texas Manufactured Products › Subchapter C. Enforcement › Section 490C.103. Administrative Penalty

Sec. 490C.103.  ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTY.  The office may impose an administrative penalty not to exceed $500 against a person who violates this chapter.  A proceeding to impose the administrative penalty is a contested case under Chapter 2001.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 337 (H.B. 3446), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle F - Commerce and Industrial Development › Chapter 490C - Promotion of Texas Manufactured Products › Subchapter C. Enforcement › Section 490C.104. Civil Penalty

Sec. 490C.104.  CIVIL PENALTY.  A person who violates this chapter is subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $500 for each violation.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 337 (H.B. 3446), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle F - Commerce and Industrial Development › Chapter 490C - Promotion of Texas Manufactured Products › Subchapter C. Enforcement › Section 490C.105. Calculating Amount of Administrative or Civil Penalty

Sec. 490C.105.  CALCULATING AMOUNT OF ADMINISTRATIVE OR CIVIL PENALTY.  (a)  Each day that a violation continues may be considered a separate violation for purposes of an administrative or civil penalty under this subchapter.
(b)  The amount of an administrative or civil penalty must be based on:
(1)  the seriousness of the violation, including the nature, circumstances, extent, and gravity of the violation;
(2)  the history of previous violations;
(3)  the amount necessary to deter a future violation;
(4)  efforts by the person to correct the violation;  and
(5)  any other matter that justice may require.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 337 (H.B. 3446), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle F - Commerce and Industrial Development › Chapter 490C - Promotion of Texas Manufactured Products › Subchapter C. Enforcement › Section 490C.106. Enforcement of Administrative or Civil Penalty

Sec. 490C.106.  ENFORCEMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE OR CIVIL PENALTY.  (a)  The enforcement of an administrative penalty under this section may be stayed during the time the order is under judicial review if the person pays the penalty to the clerk of the court or files a supersedeas bond with the court in the amount of the penalty.  A person who cannot afford to pay the penalty or file the bond may stay the enforcement by filing an affidavit in the manner required by the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure for a party who cannot afford to file security for costs, subject to the right of the office to contest the affidavit as provided by those rules.
(b)  At the request of the office, the attorney general or the county attorney or district attorney of the county in which the violation is alleged to have occurred may file suit to collect the civil penalty.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 337 (H.B. 3446), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle F - Commerce and Industrial Development › Chapter 490C - Promotion of Texas Manufactured Products › Subchapter C. Enforcement › Section 490C.107. Deposit of Money

Sec. 490C.107.  DEPOSIT OF MONEY.  An administrative or civil penalty collected under this subchapter shall be deposited to the credit of the general revenue fund.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 337 (H.B. 3446), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle F - Commerce and Industrial Development › Chapter 490C - Promotion of Texas Manufactured Products › Subchapter C. Enforcement › Section 490C.108. Injunctive Relief

Sec. 490C.108.  INJUNCTIVE RELIEF.  (a)  At the request of the office, the attorney general or the county or district attorney of the county in which the alleged violation is threatened to occur or is occurring may file suit for the appropriate injunctive relief to prevent or abate a violation of this chapter.
(b)  Venue for an action brought under this section is in Travis County.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 337 (H.B. 3446), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle F - Commerce and Industrial Development › Chapter 490D - "Made in Texas" Labeling Program › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 490D.001. Definitions

Sec. 490D.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:
(1)  "Office" means the Texas Economic Development and Tourism Office.
(2)  "Program" means the "Made in Texas" labeling program established under this chapter.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 911 (H.B. 2194), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle F - Commerce and Industrial Development › Chapter 490D - "Made in Texas" Labeling Program › Subchapter B. "Made in Texas" Labeling Program › Section 490D.051. Establishment of "Made in Texas" Labeling Program

Sec. 490D.051.  ESTABLISHMENT OF "MADE IN TEXAS" LABELING PROGRAM.  (a)  The office shall establish and administer a "Made in Texas" labeling program.
(b)  In establishing the program, the office by rule shall:
(1)  establish criteria for determining whether a person may sell, advertise, or offer for sale in this state a product that uses "Made in Texas" or equivalent phrasing to represent that the product was made in whole or in substantial part in this state; and
(2)  design and administer the use of a logo for products to be labeled as "Made in Texas" and adopt an application process for authorizing use of the logo.
(c)  The criteria established under Subsection (b)(1) must include a requirement that all or virtually all significant parts and processing of a product originated in this state.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 911 (H.B. 2194), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle F - Commerce and Industrial Development › Chapter 490D - "Made in Texas" Labeling Program › Subchapter B. "Made in Texas" Labeling Program › Section 490D.052. Exempt Products

Sec. 490D.052.  EXEMPT PRODUCTS.  This chapter does not apply to or authorize the office to adopt rules governing the labeling of:
(1)  wine; or
(2)  Texas agricultural products, as defined by Section 12.0175, Agriculture Code.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 911 (H.B. 2194), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2023.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.