Sec. 782.010. ASSISTANCE BY GOVERNOR'S OFFICE AND STATE AGENCIES. (a) The governor's office shall provide technical assistance and staff support to assist a commission in the performance of its duties and to develop its recommendations and programs.

(b) Assistance must include:

(1) studies and plans evaluating the needs of and developing the potential for the economic growth of the cultural basin; and

(2) research on improving the conservation and use of human and natural resources in the basin.

(c) The governor's office may provide assistance to a commission through:

(1) members of the governor's staff;

(2) the payment of funds authorized by this section;

(3) contracts with private individuals, partnerships, firms, corporations, or suitable institutions; and

(4) grants to the commission.

(d) A state agency shall assist a commission in performing its functions.

Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 38, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.