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| Committee: | House Economic and Small Business Development | |
| Title: | Interim Report | |
| Subjects: | Automobiles | Biotechnology industry | Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas | Career and technical education | Economic development | Economic development incentives | Entrepreneurship | Manufacturing | Margins tax | Research and development tax incentives | Small businesses | Tax incentives | Technology transfer and commercialization | Texas Emerging Technology Fund | University research | Workforce | | |
| Library Call Number: | L1836.82 Ec74h | |
| Session: | 82nd R.S. (2011) | |
| Online version: | View report [90 pages] | |
| Charges: | This report should address the charges below. | |
| 1. | Examine previous Emerging Technology Fund (ETF) grants awarded for cancer-related research. Determine whether future awards for similar projects are appropriate for the ETF program or whether they should be considered by the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas. | |
| 2. | Examine the impact of research at state universities on the state economy. Identify ways to increase the partnership opportunities between private business and research institutions to enhance the commercialization of newly discovered technology. (Joint with the House Committee on Higher Education) | |
| 3. | Examine the state's efforts to encourage new business growth and retain existing businesses in order to strengthen our state's economy. Determine whether a consolidated approach to statewide economic development would be more effective. | |
| 4. | Examine the economic impact of the automobile industry in Texas and the state's ability to compete with other states for future automotive manufacturing facilities. Identify policies, regulations, and current statutes that either hinder or facilitate job growth and investment by the automotive industry. Review opportunities available to partner manufacturers' research and development with Texas colleges and universities, including technology enhancements in safety or alternative fuel systems. | |
| 5. | Examine Texas' industry cluster initiatives in an effort to remain competitive in today's economic development arena. Review the implementation of recommendations made by the Governor's Competitiveness Council and consider new recommendations for Texas to remain an economic development leader. | |
| 6. | Examine current economic development programs available in urban areas in Texas and other states. Report on successful programs and make legislative recommendations for innovative economic development programs. (Joint with the House Committee on Urban Affairs) | |
| 7. | Monitor the agencies and programs under the committee's jurisdiction and the implementation of relevant legislation passed by the 82nd Legislature, with specific attention to the implementation of HB 2457, 82nd R.S., regarding the oversight of the Emerging Technology Fund. | |
| 8. | Study and make recommendations for significantly improving the state's manufacturing capability. | |
| Committee: | Joint Economic Development, Select | |
| Title: | Interim Report | |
| Subjects: | Career and technical education | Economic development | Research and development tax incentives | Tax system | Texas Emerging Technology Fund | Texas Enterprise Fund | | |
| Library Call Number: | LRL | |
| Session: | 82nd R.S. (2011) | |
| Online version: | View report [24 pages] | |
| Charge: | This report should address the charge below. | |
| 1. | Recommend to the legislature an economic development policy for the state; conduct a study and make recommendations regarding state and local economic development incentives; develop criteria for evaluating the effectiveness of existing policies and incentives; evaluate existing incentives and make recommendations regarding their continuation, elimination, or modification | |
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