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Section 481.0296. Advanced Technology Industries

TX Govt Code § 481.0296 (2019) (N/A)
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Sec. 481.0296. ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY INDUSTRIES. (a) The office shall coordinate state efforts to attract, develop, or retain technology industries in this state in certain sectors, including:

(1) the semiconductor industry;

(2) information and computer technology;

(3) microelectromechanical systems;

(4) manufactured energy systems;

(5) nanotechnology; and

(6) biotechnology.

(b) The office shall:

(1) recommend to the governor actions to promote economic development in the area of advanced technology;

(2) identify and assess specific economic development opportunities; and

(3) engage in outreach to advanced technology industries, including a joint venture created under the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993 (15 U.S.C. Section 4301 et seq.), as amended, that is exempt from federal taxation as an organization described by Section 501(c)(6), Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.

Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 814, Sec. 1.25, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.

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