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2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle F - Commerce and Industrial Development › Chapter 482 - Texas Aerospace and Technology Support › Subchapter B. Texas Space Commission › Section 482.101. Establishment; Purpose

Sec. 482.101.  ESTABLISHMENT; PURPOSE.  (a)  The Texas Space Commission is established to strengthen this state's proven leadership in civil, commercial, and military aerospace activity.
(b)  The purpose of the commission is to promote innovation in the fields of space exploration and commercial aerospace opportunities, including the integration of space, aeronautics, and aviation industries into the economy of this state.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 856 (H.B. 3447), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle F - Commerce and Industrial Development › Chapter 482 - Texas Aerospace and Technology Support › Subchapter B. Texas Space Commission › Section 482.102. Administrative Attachment

Sec. 482.102.  ADMINISTRATIVE ATTACHMENT.  (a)  The commission is administratively attached to the office of the governor, and the office of the governor shall provide administrative support to the commission as provided by this section.  The equal employment opportunity officer and the internal auditor of the office of the governor shall serve the same functions for the commission as they serve for the office of the governor.
(b)  The office of the governor and the board shall enter into a memorandum of understanding detailing:
(1)  the administrative support the commission requires from the office of the governor to fulfill the purposes of this chapter;
(2)  the reimbursement of administrative expenses to the office of the governor; and
(3)  any other provisions available by law to ensure the efficient operation of the commission as attached to the office of the governor.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 856 (H.B. 3447), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle F - Commerce and Industrial Development › Chapter 482 - Texas Aerospace and Technology Support › Subchapter B. Texas Space Commission › Section 482.103. Sunset Provision

Sec. 482.103.  SUNSET PROVISION.  The commission is subject to Chapter 325 (Texas Sunset Act).  Unless continued in existence as provided by that chapter, the commission is abolished and this chapter expires September 1, 2032.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 856 (H.B. 3447), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle F - Commerce and Industrial Development › Chapter 482 - Texas Aerospace and Technology Support › Subchapter B. Texas Space Commission › Section 482.104. State Auditor

Sec. 482.104.  STATE AUDITOR.  Nothing in this chapter limits the authority of the state auditor under Chapter 321 or other law.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 856 (H.B. 3447), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle F - Commerce and Industrial Development › Chapter 482 - Texas Aerospace and Technology Support › Subchapter B. Texas Space Commission › Section 482.105. Board of Directors

Sec. 482.105.  BOARD OF DIRECTORS.  (a)  The commission is governed by a nine-member board of directors.  The board is composed of:
(1)  three members appointed by the governor;
(2)  three members appointed by the lieutenant governor; and
(3)  three members appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives.
(b)  In making appointments under Subsection (a), the governor, lieutenant governor, and speaker of the house of representatives shall prioritize appointing individuals with experience in:
(1)  commercial aerospace;
(2)  civil aviation;
(3)  military aerospace;
(4)  space economic development;
(5)  space-related academic research; and
(6)  nonprofit support of the space economy.
(c)  Members of the board appointed by the governor, lieutenant governor, and speaker of the house serve at the pleasure of the appointing office for staggered six-year terms, with the terms of two members expiring on January 31 of each odd-numbered year.
(d)  If a vacancy occurs on the board, the appropriate appointing authority shall appoint a successor, in the same manner as the original appointment, to serve for the remainder of the unexpired term.  The appropriate appointing authority shall appoint the successor not later than the 30th day after the date the vacancy occurs.
(e)  Not later than the 30th day after the date a board member's term expires, the appropriate appointing authority shall appoint a replacement.
(f)  The board shall elect a presiding officer from among the members of the board.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 856 (H.B. 3447), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle F - Commerce and Industrial Development › Chapter 482 - Texas Aerospace and Technology Support › Subchapter B. Texas Space Commission › Section 482.106. Executive Director

Sec. 482.106.  EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR.  (a)  The board shall hire an executive director.  The executive director shall perform the duties required by this chapter and any duty delegated by the board.
(b)  The executive director must have a demonstrated ability to lead and develop academic, commercial, military, or governmental partnerships and coalitions.
(c)  The executive director may hire staff as necessary to implement the duties of the commission under this chapter.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 856 (H.B. 3447), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle F - Commerce and Industrial Development › Chapter 482 - Texas Aerospace and Technology Support › Subchapter B. Texas Space Commission › Section 482.107. Board of Directors: Authority

Sec. 482.107.  BOARD OF DIRECTORS: AUTHORITY.  (a)  The board shall:
(1)  direct the activities of, establish goals for, and provide oversight to the commission;
(2)  develop and execute a strategic plan in accordance with Section 482.201;
(3)  establish the appropriate standards and executive bodies to ensure the proper use of funds authorized under this chapter for research and facilities development;
(4)  identify research and funding opportunities for entities within this state that:
(A)  strengthen and enhance this state's proven leadership position in civil, commercial, and military aeronautics research and development and space flight infrastructure;
(B)  enhance the integration of the space, aeronautics, astronautics, and aviation industries into this state's economy; and
(C)  promote and further research involving materials derived from or developed through space exploration and space flight;
(5)  capitalize, promote, and assist in the development of workforce training to further the development of emerging technologies required for all aspects of space exploration; and
(6)  solicit proposals on funding and research opportunities related to the objectives in this chapter from the Texas Aerospace Research and Space Economy Consortium established under Subchapter G.
(b)  The board shall employ a chief compliance officer to monitor and report to the board regarding compliance with this chapter and rules adopted under this chapter.  The chief compliance officer shall ensure that all grant proposals comply with this chapter and rules adopted under this chapter before the proposals are submitted to the board for approval.
(c)  The board may:
(1)  establish ad hoc advisory committees as necessary to carry out the board's duties under this chapter;
(2)  adopt and use an official seal;
(3)  solicit and accept gifts or grants, and contract with any entity;
(4)  acquire and convey property or an interest in property;
(5)  procure insurance and pay premiums on insurance of any type, in accounts, and from insurers as the board considers necessary and advisable to accomplish any of the commission's purposes;
(6)  make grants to public or private persons with an established presence within this state to encourage economic development related to space and aerospace;
(7)  make grants to enhance the capacity of institutions of higher education to participate in and support classified research;
(8)  provide matching funding to external funding provided by relevant federal agencies, private industry, or private research organizations; and
(9)  engage in the planning and implementation of aerospace-related educational opportunities within this state in coordination with the Texas Aerospace Research and Space Economy Consortium established under Subchapter G.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 856 (H.B. 3447), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle F - Commerce and Industrial Development › Chapter 482 - Texas Aerospace and Technology Support › Subchapter C. Strategic Plan › Section 482.201. Strategic Plan

Sec. 482.201.  STRATEGIC PLAN.  (a)  The commission shall develop and annually update a strategic plan for the promotion of space, aeronautics, and aviation economic development in this state.
(b)  The strategic plan must include a list of potential projects that further the purpose of the commission, and, for each project:
(1)  the estimated total cost for completion, including a potential state matching cost; and
(2)  an assessment of the availability of external funding sources.
(c)  The strategic plan may include any other information the commission determines is relevant to furthering the purpose of the commission.
(d)  The board shall submit the strategic plan to the governor, the lieutenant governor, and the speaker of the house of representatives not later than December 31 of each year.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 856 (H.B. 3447), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle F - Commerce and Industrial Development › Chapter 482 - Texas Aerospace and Technology Support › Subchapter D. Space Exploration and Aeronautics Research Fund › Section 482.301. Space Exploration and Aeronautics Research Fund; Establishment

Sec. 482.301.  SPACE EXPLORATION AND AERONAUTICS RESEARCH FUND; ESTABLISHMENT.  (a)  The space exploration and aeronautics research fund is established to provide grants to eligible entities as provided by this chapter.
(b)  The fund is a trust fund outside the treasury with the comptroller and administered by the commission.
(c)  The fund is composed of:
(1)  gifts, grants, and donations provided to the commission; and
(2)  money from any source designated by the legislature.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 856 (H.B. 3447), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle F - Commerce and Industrial Development › Chapter 482 - Texas Aerospace and Technology Support › Subchapter D. Space Exploration and Aeronautics Research Fund › Section 482.302. Space Exploration and Aeronautics Research Fund; Grants

Sec. 482.302.  SPACE EXPLORATION AND AERONAUTICS RESEARCH FUND; GRANTS.  (a)  Using money available in the fund, the commission may provide grants to eligible entities described by Subsection (b) for the purposes of:
(1)  development of emerging technologies required for any aspect of human space flight;
(2)  research involving any aspect of space exploration and space flight;
(3)  workforce training to promote space exploration and space flight;
(4)  curation of post-mission materials involved in space exploration and space flight; and
(5)  development of infrastructure useful or necessary for the establishment or maintenance of a spaceport.
(b)  The following entities are eligible for a grant made under this subchapter:
(1)  a business or nonprofit entity involved in the space exploration, research, or aeronautics industry; and
(2)  a governmental entity with which the commission has entered into an intergovernmental agreement for that purpose.
(c)  The board shall comply with the provisions of this chapter in developing the procedures for administration and approval of grants through the fund.
(d)  The commission shall provide written notification to the Legislative Budget Board not later than the 30th day after the date a grant award is made from the fund.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 856 (H.B. 3447), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle F - Commerce and Industrial Development › Chapter 482 - Texas Aerospace and Technology Support › Subchapter E. Ethics and Audit › Section 482.401. Conflict of Interest

Sec. 482.401.  CONFLICT OF INTEREST.  (a)  The board shall adopt conflict-of-interest rules to govern members of the board and commission employees.
(b)  A board member or commission employee shall recuse himself or herself, as provided by Section 482.402, if the board member or employee, or a person who is related to the board member or employee within the second degree of affinity or consanguinity, has a professional or financial interest in an entity receiving or applying to receive money from the commission.
(c)  A person has a financial interest in an entity receiving or applying to receive money from the commission if the person:
(1)  owns or controls, directly or indirectly, an ownership interest, including sharing in profits, proceeds, or capital gains, in an entity, or in a foundation or similar organization affiliated with an entity, receiving or applying to receive money from the commission; or
(2)  could reasonably foresee that an action or recommendation by the board or commission could result in a financial benefit to the person.
(d)  Nothing in this subchapter limits the authority of the board to adopt additional conflict-of-interest standards.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 856 (H.B. 3447), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle F - Commerce and Industrial Development › Chapter 482 - Texas Aerospace and Technology Support › Subchapter E. Ethics and Audit › Section 482.402. Disclosure of Conflict of Interest; Recusal

Sec. 482.402.  DISCLOSURE OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST; RECUSAL.  (a)  If a board member has a conflict of interest as described by Section 482.401 regarding an application that comes before the board for review or other action, the board member shall:
(1)  provide written notice to the executive director and the presiding officer of the board or the next ranking member of the board if the presiding officer has the conflict of interest;
(2)  disclose the conflict of interest in an open meeting of the board; and
(3)  recuse himself or herself from participating in the review, discussion, deliberation, and vote on the application and from accessing information regarding the matter to be decided.
(b)  If a commission employee has a conflict of interest described by Section 482.401 regarding an application that comes before the employee for review or other action, the employee shall:
(1)  provide written notice to the executive director of the conflict of interest; and
(2)  recuse himself or herself from participating in the review of the application and be prevented from accessing information regarding the matter to be decided.
(c)  A board member or commission employee with a conflict of interest may seek a waiver as provided by Section 482.403.
(d)  A board member or commission employee who reports a potential conflict of interest or another impropriety or self-dealing of the member or employee and who fully complies with the recommendations of the general counsel and recusal requirements is considered in compliance with the conflict-of-interest provisions of this subchapter.  The member or employee is subject to other applicable laws, rules, requirements, and prohibitions.
(e)  A board member or commission employee who intentionally violates this section is subject to removal from further participation in the commission's review process.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 856 (H.B. 3447), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle F - Commerce and Industrial Development › Chapter 482 - Texas Aerospace and Technology Support › Subchapter E. Ethics and Audit › Section 482.403. Exceptional Circumstances Requiring Participation; Investigation of Unreported Conflict of Interest

Sec. 482.403.  EXCEPTIONAL CIRCUMSTANCES REQUIRING PARTICIPATION; INVESTIGATION OF UNREPORTED CONFLICT OF INTEREST.  (a)  The board shall adopt rules governing the waiver of the conflict-of-interest requirements of this subchapter under exceptional circumstances for a board member or commission employee.  The rules must:
(1)  authorize the executive director or a board member to propose granting a waiver by submitting to the presiding officer of the board a written statement about the conflict of interest, the exceptional circumstance requiring the waiver, and any proposed limitations to the waiver;
(2)  require a proposed waiver to be publicly reported at a meeting of the board;
(3)  require a majority vote of the board members present and voting to grant a waiver; and
(4)  require the commission to retain documentation of each waiver granted.
(b)  The board shall adopt rules governing the investigation and consequences of unreported conflicts of interest.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 856 (H.B. 3447), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle F - Commerce and Industrial Development › Chapter 482 - Texas Aerospace and Technology Support › Subchapter E. Ethics and Audit › Section 482.404. Code of Conduct

Sec. 482.404.  CODE OF CONDUCT.  (a)  The board shall adopt a code of conduct applicable to each board member and commission employee.
(b)  The code of conduct at a minimum must include provisions prohibiting the member, the employee, or the member's or employee's spouse from:
(1)  accepting or soliciting any gift, favor, or service that could reasonably influence the member or employee in the discharge of official duties or that the member, employee, or spouse of the member or employee knows or should know is being offered with the intent to influence the member's or employee's official conduct;
(2)  accepting employment or engaging in any business or professional activity that would reasonably require or induce the member or employee to disclose confidential information acquired in the member's or employee's official position;
(3)  accepting other employment or compensation that could reasonably impair the member's or employee's independent judgment in the performance of official duties;
(4)  making personal investments or having a financial interest that could reasonably create a substantial conflict between the member's or employee's private interest and the member's or employee's official duties;
(5)  intentionally or knowingly soliciting, accepting, or agreeing to accept any benefit for exercising the member's official powers or performing the member's or employee's official duties in favor of another;
(6)  leasing, directly or indirectly, any property, capital equipment, employee, or service to any entity that receives a grant from the commission;
(7)  submitting a grant application for funding by the board;
(8)  serving on the board of directors of an organization established with a grant from the commission; or
(9)  serving on the board of directors of a grant recipient.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 856 (H.B. 3447), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle F - Commerce and Industrial Development › Chapter 482 - Texas Aerospace and Technology Support › Subchapter F. Procedure for Making Awards › Section 482.501. Rules for Grant Award Procedure

Sec. 482.501.  RULES FOR GRANT AWARD PROCEDURE.  (a)  The board shall adopt rules regarding the procedure for awarding grants to an applicant under this chapter, including a procedure for the Texas Aerospace Research and Space Economy Consortium to make recommendations to the board for grant awards.
(b)  The board may not award a grant to an applicant who has made a gift or grant to the commission or a nonprofit organization established to provide support to the commission.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 856 (H.B. 3447), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle F - Commerce and Industrial Development › Chapter 482 - Texas Aerospace and Technology Support › Subchapter F. Procedure for Making Awards › Section 482.502. Multiyear Projects

Sec. 482.502.  MULTIYEAR PROJECTS.  The board may grant money for a multiyear project.  The board shall specify the total amount of money approved to fund the multiyear project.  The total amount specified is considered for purposes of this subchapter to have been awarded in the state fiscal year that the project is approved by the board.  The board shall distribute only the money that will be expended during that fiscal year.  The board shall distribute the remaining grant money as the money is needed in each subsequent state fiscal year.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 856 (H.B. 3447), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle F - Commerce and Industrial Development › Chapter 482 - Texas Aerospace and Technology Support › Subchapter F. Procedure for Making Awards › Section 482.503. Preference for Texas Suppliers

Sec. 482.503.  PREFERENCE FOR TEXAS SUPPLIERS.  The board shall establish standards to ensure that grant recipients purchase goods and services from suppliers in this state to the extent reasonably possible, in a good faith effort to achieve a goal of more than 50 percent of those purchases from suppliers in this state.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 856 (H.B. 3447), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle F - Commerce and Industrial Development › Chapter 482 - Texas Aerospace and Technology Support › Subchapter F. Procedure for Making Awards › Section 482.504. Grant Evaluation

Sec. 482.504.  GRANT EVALUATION.  (a)  The executive director shall determine the grant review process under this section.  The executive director may terminate grants that do not meet contractual obligations.
(b)  The executive director shall report at least annually to the board on the progress and continued merit of each grant funded by the commission.
(c)  The board shall establish and implement reporting requirements to ensure that each grant recipient complies with the terms and conditions in the grant contract, including verification of the amounts of matching money dedicated to the research that is the subject of the grant award to the grant recipient.
(d)  The commission shall implement a system to:
(1)  track the dates on which grant recipient reports are due and are received by the commission; and
(2)  monitor the status of any required report that is not timely submitted to the commission by a grant recipient.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 856 (H.B. 3447), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle F - Commerce and Industrial Development › Chapter 482 - Texas Aerospace and Technology Support › Subchapter F. Procedure for Making Awards › Section 482.505. Grant Records

Sec. 482.505.  GRANT RECORDS.  The commission shall maintain complete records of:
(1)  the review of each grant application submitted to the board, including an application reviewed in accordance with rules adopted under this chapter, even if the grant application is not funded by the board or is withdrawn after submission;
(2)  each grant recipient's financial reports, including the amount of matching money dedicated to the research specified for the grant award;
(3)  each grant recipient's progress reports; and
(4)  the board's review of the grant recipient's financial reports and progress reports.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 856 (H.B. 3447), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle F - Commerce and Industrial Development › Chapter 482 - Texas Aerospace and Technology Support › Subchapter G. Texas Aerospace Research and Space Economy Consortium › Section 482.601. Definitions

Sec. 482.601.  DEFINITIONS.  In this subchapter:
(1)  "Consortium" means the Texas Aerospace Research and Space Economy Consortium.
(2)  "Executive committee" means the executive committee of the consortium.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 856 (H.B. 3447), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle F - Commerce and Industrial Development › Chapter 482 - Texas Aerospace and Technology Support › Subchapter G. Texas Aerospace Research and Space Economy Consortium › Section 482.602. Sunset Provision

Sec. 482.602.  SUNSET PROVISION.  The consortium is subject to Chapter 325 (Texas Sunset Act).  Unless continued in existence as provided by that chapter, the consortium is abolished and this subchapter expires September 1, 2032.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 856 (H.B. 3447), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle F - Commerce and Industrial Development › Chapter 482 - Texas Aerospace and Technology Support › Subchapter G. Texas Aerospace Research and Space Economy Consortium › Section 482.603. Establishment; Purpose

Sec. 482.603.  ESTABLISHMENT; PURPOSE.  The Texas Aerospace Research and Space Economy Consortium is established to:
(1)  identify research opportunities for entities within this state that:
(A)  strengthen this state's proven leadership in civil, commercial, and military aerospace activity;
(B)  enhance this state's position in aeronautics research and development, astronautics, space commercialization, and space flight infrastructure; and
(C)  enhance the integration of the space, aeronautics, astronautics, and aviation industries into this state's economy; and
(2)  provide funding and research recommendations to the commission.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 856 (H.B. 3447), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle F - Commerce and Industrial Development › Chapter 482 - Texas Aerospace and Technology Support › Subchapter G. Texas Aerospace Research and Space Economy Consortium › Section 482.604. Consortium Composition

Sec. 482.604.  CONSORTIUM COMPOSITION.  The consortium is composed of:
(1)  each institution of higher education; and
(2)  any other entity that the executive committee considers necessary.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 856 (H.B. 3447), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle F - Commerce and Industrial Development › Chapter 482 - Texas Aerospace and Technology Support › Subchapter G. Texas Aerospace Research and Space Economy Consortium › Section 482.605. Administrative Attachment

Sec. 482.605.  ADMINISTRATIVE ATTACHMENT.  The consortium is administratively attached to the office of the governor for the purpose of receiving and administering appropriations and other funds under this subchapter.  The office of the governor is not responsible for providing to the consortium staff, human resources, contract monitoring, purchasing, or any other administrative support services.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 856 (H.B. 3447), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle F - Commerce and Industrial Development › Chapter 482 - Texas Aerospace and Technology Support › Subchapter G. Texas Aerospace Research and Space Economy Consortium › Section 482.606. Executive Committee Composition

Sec. 482.606.  EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE COMPOSITION.  (a)  The consortium is governed by an independent executive committee composed of the following nine members:
(1)  two members appointed by the governor;
(2)  two members appointed by the lieutenant governor;
(3)  two members appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives;
(4)  the chancellor of The Texas A&M University System or the chancellor's designee;
(5)  the chancellor of The University of Texas System or the chancellor's designee; and
(6)  the president of Rice University or the president's designee.
(b)  In making appointments under Subsection (a), the governor, the lieutenant governor, and the speaker of the house of representatives, respectively, shall:
(1)  prioritize appointing individuals with experience in:
(A)  aeronautics;
(B)  space economic development; and
(C)  academic engagement with the space economy; and
(2)  ensure that the appointments reflect, to the extent possible, the ethnic and geographic diversity of this state.
(c)  A vacancy on the executive committee is filled in the same manner as the initial appointment.
(d)  The executive committee shall:
(1)  elect a presiding officer from among the members of the committee; and
(2)  meet at the call of the presiding officer.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 856 (H.B. 3447), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle F - Commerce and Industrial Development › Chapter 482 - Texas Aerospace and Technology Support › Subchapter G. Texas Aerospace Research and Space Economy Consortium › Section 482.607. Gifts, Grants, and Donations

Sec. 482.607.  GIFTS, GRANTS, AND DONATIONS.  The executive committee may solicit and accept on behalf of the consortium gifts, grants, or donations from any public or private source for the purpose of carrying out this subchapter.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 856 (H.B. 3447), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle F - Commerce and Industrial Development › Chapter 482 - Texas Aerospace and Technology Support › Subchapter G. Texas Aerospace Research and Space Economy Consortium › Section 482.608. General Duties

Sec. 482.608.  GENERAL DUTIES.  (a)  The executive committee shall:
(1)  develop and execute a comprehensive statewide strategic plan to further the purposes of the consortium;
(2)  gather and coordinate recommendations from consortium members on funding and research opportunities in accordance with the purposes of the consortium; and
(3)  establish procedures and policies for the administration of the consortium, including:
(A)  procedures for documenting compliance by members of the committee and consortium and consortium staff with applicable laws governing conflicts of interest;
(B)  designation of a member of the committee as the committee's liaison to the commission; and
(C)  procedures for entering into contracts with The Texas A&M University System as necessary for that system to provide administrative and staff support to the consortium.
(b)  A member of the consortium may participate in consortium fact-finding and strategic planning and the formation of recommendations for purposes of Subsections (a)(1) and (a)(2).  Before assisting the executive committee as provided by this subsection, a member of the consortium must designate a liaison to the executive committee to represent that member.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 856 (H.B. 3447), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle F - Commerce and Industrial Development › Chapter 482 - Texas Aerospace and Technology Support › Subchapter G. Texas Aerospace Research and Space Economy Consortium › Section 482.609. Biennial Report

Sec. 482.609.  BIENNIAL REPORT.  Not later than December 31 of each even-numbered year, the executive committee shall submit to the commission a written report that includes for that biennium:
(1)  the activities and objectives of the consortium;
(2)  a synopsis of the funding and research opportunities identified by the consortium;
(3)  legislative recommendations, if any;
(4)  prospective grants or funding the consortium members expect to receive, if any; and
(5)  research accomplishments associated with the consortium, if any.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 856 (H.B. 3447), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle F - Commerce and Industrial Development › Chapter 485 - Music, Film, Television, and Multimedia Industries › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 485.001. Definitions

Sec. 485.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter, "office" means the Music, Film, Television, and Multimedia Office.
Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., 2nd C.S., ch. 11, Sec. 29, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle F - Commerce and Industrial Development › Chapter 485 - Music, Film, Television, and Multimedia Industries › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 485.002. Establishment

Sec. 485.002.  ESTABLISHMENT.  The Music, Film, Television, and Multimedia Office is established in the office of the governor.
Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., 2nd C.S., ch. 11, Sec. 29, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle F - Commerce and Industrial Development › Chapter 485 - Music, Film, Television, and Multimedia Industries › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 485.003. Director; Staff

Sec. 485.003.  DIRECTOR;  STAFF.  The governor may employ a director who may employ other employees necessary to carry out the office's duties.
Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., 2nd C.S., ch. 11, Sec. 29, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle F - Commerce and Industrial Development › Chapter 485 - Music, Film, Television, and Multimedia Industries › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 485.004. Promotion; Duties

Sec. 485.004.  PROMOTION;  DUTIES.  (a)  The office shall promote the development of the music industry in the state by informing members of that industry and the public about the resources available in the state for music production.
(b)  The office shall promote the development of the film, television, and multimedia industries in this state by informing members of those industries and the public of the resources available in this state for film, television, and multimedia production.
(c)  State agencies and political subdivisions of this state shall cooperate with the office to the greatest extent possible to fully implement the goal of promoting the development of the music, film, television, and multimedia industries in this state.
Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., 2nd C.S., ch. 11, Sec. 29, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle F - Commerce and Industrial Development › Chapter 485 - Music, Film, Television, and Multimedia Industries › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 485.005. Advisors

Sec. 485.005.  ADVISORS.  (a)  The office may appoint advisors to assist in the administration of this chapter.
(b)  An advisor serves without compensation but is entitled to necessary and actual expenses incurred in performing duties under this chapter.
Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., 2nd C.S., ch. 11, Sec. 29, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle F - Commerce and Industrial Development › Chapter 485 - Music, Film, Television, and Multimedia Industries › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 485.006. Gifts and Grants

Sec. 485.006.  GIFTS AND GRANTS.  The office may accept gifts, grants, and other funds specifically designated by the donor or grantor for use in developing the music, film, television, and multimedia industries of this state.
Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., 2nd C.S., ch. 11, Sec. 29, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle F - Commerce and Industrial Development › Chapter 485 - Music, Film, Television, and Multimedia Industries › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 485.007. Music, Film, Television, and Multimedia Fund

Sec. 485.007.  MUSIC, FILM, TELEVISION, AND MULTIMEDIA FUND.  The music, film, television, and multimedia fund is in the state treasury.  The continued existence of this fund is determined by the provisions of S.B. No. 3, Acts of the 72nd Legislature, 1st Called Session, 1991.  All gifts, grants, and other funds received by the office under this chapter shall be deposited to the credit of the fund and may be used only for the purposes of this chapter.
Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., 2nd C.S., ch. 11, Sec. 29, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle F - Commerce and Industrial Development › Chapter 485 - Music, Film, Television, and Multimedia Industries › Subchapter B. Moving Image Industry Incentive Program › Section 485.021. Definitions

Sec. 485.021.  DEFINITIONS.  In this subchapter:
(1)  "In-state spending" means the amount of money spent in Texas by a production company during the production and completion of a moving image project, including the amount spent on wages to Texas residents.  The term does not include wages described by Section 485.024(b).
(2)  "Moving image project" means a visual and sound production, including a  film,  television program,  national or multistate commercial, educational or instructional video, or digital interactive media production.  The term does not include a production that is obscene, as defined by Section 43.21, Penal Code.
(3)  "Production company" includes a film production company, television production company, digital interactive media production company, or film and television production company.
(4)  "Texas resident" means an individual who has resided in Texas since the 120th day before the first day of principal photography on a moving image project.
(5)  "Underutilized and economically distressed area" includes any area of this state that:
(A)  the office determines receives less than 15 percent of the total film and television production in this state during a fiscal year; or
(B)  has a median household income that does not exceed 75 percent of the median state household income.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 342 (S.B. 1142), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2005.
Amended by:
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 260 (H.B. 1634), Sec. 2, eff. June 8, 2007.
Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 2 (H.B. 873), Sec. 1, eff. April 23, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle F - Commerce and Industrial Development › Chapter 485 - Music, Film, Television, and Multimedia Industries › Subchapter B. Moving Image Industry Incentive Program › Section 485.022. Moving Image Industry Incentive Program

Sec. 485.022.  MOVING IMAGE INDUSTRY INCENTIVE PROGRAM.  (a)  The office shall administer a grant program for production companies that produce moving image projects in this state, to the extent that gifts, grants, donations, or other money, including appropriations, are made available to the office for that purpose.
(b)  The office shall develop a procedure for the submission of grant applications and the awarding of grants under this subchapter.  The procedure must include provisions relating to:
(1)  methods by which an individual's Texas residency as described by Section 485.021(4) can be proved; and
(2)  requirements for the submission, before production of a moving image project begins, of:
(A)  an estimate of total in-state spending;
(B)  the shooting script or story board, as applicable;
(C)  the estimated number of jobs for cast and production crew during the production and completion of a moving image project; and
(D)  any other information considered useful and necessary by the office for an adequate and accurate analysis of a production company's in-state spending.
(c)  The office may accept gifts, grants, and donations for the purpose of implementing this subchapter.
(d)  The office may award a grant to a production company only based on a production company's in-state spending that the office verifies as having been completed.
(e)  The office is not required to act on any grant application and may deny an application because of inappropriate content or content that portrays Texas or Texans in a negative fashion, as determined by the office, in a moving image project.  In determining whether to act on or deny a grant application, the office shall consider general standards of decency and respect for the diverse beliefs and values of the citizens of Texas.
(f)  Before a grant is awarded under this subchapter, the office shall:
(1)  require a copy of the final script; and
(2)  determine if any substantial changes occurred during production on a moving image project to include content described by Subsection (e).
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 342 (S.B. 1142), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2005.
Amended by:
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 260 (H.B. 1634), Sec. 3, eff. June 8, 2007.
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 260 (H.B. 1634), Sec. 4, eff. June 8, 2007.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle F - Commerce and Industrial Development › Chapter 485 - Music, Film, Television, and Multimedia Industries › Subchapter B. Moving Image Industry Incentive Program › Section 485.023. Qualification

Sec. 485.023.  QUALIFICATION.  To qualify for a grant under this subchapter:
(1)  a production company must have spent a minimum of:
(A)  $250,000 in in-state spending for a film or television program; or
(B)  $100,000 in in-state spending for a commercial or series of commercials, an educational or instructional video or series of educational or instructional videos, or a digital interactive media production;
(2)  at least 55 percent of the production crew, actors, and extras for a moving image project must be Texas residents unless the office determines and certifies in writing that a sufficient number of qualified crew, actors, and extras are not available to the company at the time principal photography begins;
(3)  at least 60 percent of the moving image project must be filmed in Texas; and
(4)  a production company must submit to the office an expended budget, in a format prescribed by the office, that reflects all in-state spending and includes all receipts, invoices, pay orders, and other documentation considered necessary by the office to accurately determine the amount of a production company's in-state spending that has occurred.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 342 (S.B. 1142), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2005.
Amended by:
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 260 (H.B. 1634), Sec. 5, eff. June 8, 2007.
Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 2 (H.B. 873), Sec. 2, eff. April 23, 2009.
Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 767 (H.B. 4539), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2023.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle F - Commerce and Industrial Development › Chapter 485 - Music, Film, Television, and Multimedia Industries › Subchapter B. Moving Image Industry Incentive Program › Section 485.024. Grant

Sec. 485.024.  GRANT.  (a)  Except as provided by Section 485.025, a grant under this subchapter may not exceed the amount established by office rule.  The office shall adopt rules prescribing the method the office will use to calculate the amount of a grant under this subsection.  The office shall publish a written summary of the method for determining grants before awarding a grant under this section.  The method must consider at a minimum:
(1)  the current and likely future effect a moving image project will have on employment, tourism, and economic activity in this state; and
(2)  the amount of a production company's in-state spending for a moving image project.
(b)  In calculating a grant amount under Section 485.025 or the amount of in-state spending for purposes of rules adopted under Subsection (a), the office may not include wages of persons, including an actor or director, employed in the production of a moving image project that exceed $1 million.
(c)  The office may only make a grant from appropriated funds.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 342 (S.B. 1142), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2005.
Amended by:
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 260 (H.B. 1634), Sec. 6, eff. June 8, 2007.
Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 2 (H.B. 873), Sec. 3, eff. April 23, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle F - Commerce and Industrial Development › Chapter 485 - Music, Film, Television, and Multimedia Industries › Subchapter B. Moving Image Industry Incentive Program › Section 485.025. Additional Grant for Underutilized and Economically Distressed Areas

Sec. 485.025.  ADDITIONAL GRANT FOR UNDERUTILIZED AND ECONOMICALLY DISTRESSED AREAS.  In addition to the grant calculated under Section 485.024, a production company that spends at least 25 percent of a moving image project's filming days in an underutilized and economically distressed area is eligible for an additional grant in an amount equal to 2.5 percent of the total amount of the production company's in-state spending for the moving image project.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 342 (S.B. 1142), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2005.
Amended by:
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 260 (H.B. 1634), Sec. 6, eff. June 8, 2007.
Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 2 (H.B. 873), Sec. 3, eff. April 23, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle F - Commerce and Industrial Development › Chapter 485 - Music, Film, Television, and Multimedia Industries › Subchapter B. Moving Image Industry Incentive Program › Section 485.026. State Debt

Sec. 485.026.  STATE DEBT.  If a production company owes money to the state at the time the production company is awarded a grant under this subchapter, the office shall offset the amount owed to the state from the amount awarded.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 342 (S.B. 1142), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2005.
2023 Texas Statutes › Government Code › Title 4 - Executive Branch › Subtitle F - Commerce and Industrial Development › Chapter 485 - Music, Film, Television, and Multimedia Industries › Subchapter B. Moving Image Industry Incentive Program › Section 485.027. Workforce Training and Performance Measures

Sec. 485.027.  WORKFORCE TRAINING AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES.  (a)  The office may contract with public junior colleges, as defined by Section 61.003, Education Code, or Texas nonprofit organizations to create a moving image industry personnel training program for developing and expanding the workforce for moving image projects in Texas.
(b)  The office shall develop appropriate performance measures for training programs created under this section.
(c)  The office and the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board shall cooperate to develop performance measures that are appropriate for classroom instruction before the office may spend money to implement this section.
(d)  The office shall consult with the Texas Workforce Commission to collect and compile data on the status of the moving image industry employment base in Texas.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 260 (H.B. 1634), Sec. 7, eff. June 8, 2007.