Sec. 2303.054.  COORDINATION WITH OTHER GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES.  (a)  In cooperation with the appropriate units of local government and other state agencies, the bank shall coordinate and streamline state business assistance programs and permit or license application procedures for businesses in enterprise zones.
(b)  The bank shall:
(1)  work with the responsible state and federal agencies to coordinate enterprise zone programs with other programs carried out in an enterprise zone, including housing, community and economic development, small business, banking, financial assistance, transportation, and employment training programs;
(2)  work to expedite, to the greatest extent possible, the consideration of applications for those programs by consolidating forms or by other means;  and
(3)  work, when possible, for the consolidation of periodic reports required under those programs into one summary report.
(c)  The bank shall encourage other state agencies in awarding grants, loans, or services to give priority to businesses in enterprise zones.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 814, Sec. 3.02, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.