Sec. 501.158. PERFORMANCE AGREEMENTS. (a) A corporation may not provide a direct incentive to or make an expenditure on behalf of a business enterprise under a project as defined by Subchapter C of this chapter or by Subchapter D, Chapter 505, unless the corporation enters into a performance agreement with the business enterprise.
(b) A performance agreement between a corporation and business enterprise must:
(1) provide, at a minimum, for a schedule of additional payroll or jobs to be created or retained and capital investment to be made as consideration for any direct incentives provided or expenditures made by the corporation under the agreement; and
(2) specify the terms under which repayment must be made if the business enterprise does not meet the performance requirements specified in the agreement.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 885 (H.B. 2278), Sec. 3.01, eff. April 1, 2009.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 12 - Planning and Development
Chapter 501 - Provisions Governing Development Corporations
Subchapter D. Corporate Powers and Limitations Relating to Projects
Section 501.151. Authority to Finance Project
Section 501.152. Definition of Cost With Respect to Project
Section 501.153. Lease or Sale of Project
Section 501.154. Conveyance of Property to Institution of Higher Education
Section 501.155. Loan to Finance Project
Section 501.156. Agreement Must Benefit Corporation
Section 501.157. Default on Agreement; Enforcement
Section 501.158. Performance Agreements
Section 501.159. Powers Concerning Projects; Jurisdiction
Section 501.160. Owning or Operating Project as Business
Section 501.161. Certain Economic Incentives Prohibited
Section 501.162. Use of Tax Revenue for Job Training
Section 501.163. Use of Tax Revenue for Job-Related Skills Training by Certain Corporations