Sec. 62.162. ADMINISTRATION OF INITIATIVE. (a) The governor's university research initiative is administered by the Texas Economic Development and Tourism Office within the office of the governor.
(b) The office in consultation with the commissioner of higher education may adopt any rules the office considers necessary to administer this subchapter. The commissioner shall recommend to the office the types of national academic recognitions that are considered to be highly prestigious for purposes of determining which individuals or groups qualify as a "distinguished researcher" under Section 62.161.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 323 (S.B. 632), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2015.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 915 (H.B. 26), Sec. 1.01, eff. September 1, 2015.
Amended by:
Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 402 (S.B. 1525), Sec. 2, eff. June 7, 2021.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle B - State Coordination of Higher Education
Chapter 62 - Constitutional and Statutory Funds to Support Institutions of Higher Education
Subchapter H. Governor's University Research Initiative
Section 62.162. Administration of Initiative
Section 62.163. Matching Grants to Recruit Distinguished Researchers
Section 62.164. Grant Award Criteria; Priorities
Section 62.165. Governor's University Research Initiative Fund
Section 62.166. Winding Up of Contracts and Awards in Connection With Texas Emerging Technology Fund
Section 62.167. Confidentiality of Information Concerning Awards From Texas Emerging Technology Fund