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Texas Statutes (Last Updated: January 4, 2014) |
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GOVERNMENT CODE |
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Title 4. EXECUTIVE BRANCH |
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Subtitle F. COMMERCE AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT |
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Chapter 481. TEXAS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM OFFICE |
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Subchapter A. GENERAL PROVISIONS |
Sec. 481.0066. AEROSPACE AND AVIATION OFFICE
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(a) The office shall establish and maintain an aerospace and aviation office.
(b) The office may hire a director of the aerospace and aviation office and staff as necessary to perform the duties of the aerospace and aviation office under this section.
(c) The aerospace and aviation office shall encourage economic development in this state by fostering the growth and development of aerospace and aviation industries in Texas.
(d) The aerospace and aviation office shall:
(1) analyze space-related and aviation-related research currently conducted in this state and may conduct activities designed to further that research;
(2) analyze the state's economic position in the aerospace and aviation industries;
(3) develop short-term and long-term business strategies as part of an industry-specific strategic plan to promote the retention, development, and expansion of aerospace and aviation industry facilities in the state that is consistent with and complementary of the office strategic plan;
(4) make specific recommendations to the legislature and the governor regarding the promotion of those industries;
(5) act as a liaison with other state and federal entities with related economic, educational, and defense responsibilities to support the marketing of the state's aerospace and aviation capabilities;
(6) provide technical support and expertise to the state and to local spaceport authorities regarding aerospace and aviation business matters; and
(7) be responsible for the promotion and development of spaceports in this state.
(e) The governor shall appoint an aerospace and aviation advisory committee consisting of seven qualified members to assist in the state's economic development efforts to recruit and retain aerospace and aviation jobs and investment. The committee shall advise the governor on the recruitment and retention of aerospace and aviation jobs and investment. Members of the committee may not receive compensation for serving on the committee.