Sec. 149.004.  DUTIES.  (a)  The institute shall conduct basic and applied research and analysis in geoscience, geo-technology, and related fields, including the implementation of technological advances and development of integrated databases.
(b)  Results of the research of the institute shall be made available to state agencies, other public bodies and officials, industry, and private citizens.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 8, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.  Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1427, Sec. 2, eff. June 19, 1999.