Sec. 403.407. ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS IN AWARDING GRANTS    


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  • (a) In addition to the factors described by Sections 403.404 and 403.405, in determining whether to award a grant to an applicant under this subchapter, the comptroller shall give preference to a training program that:

    (1) provides certification and a career advancement mechanism to a worker who receives green job skills training under the program; and

    (2) leverages additional public and private resources to fund the program, including cash or in-kind matches.

    (b) Grants shall be awarded in a manner that ensures geographic diversity.

Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 654 , Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2009.