Assistance By Governor's Office and State Agencies

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.