Sec. 403.407.  ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS IN AWARDING GRANTS.  (a)  In addition to the factors described by Sections 403.404 and 403.405, in determining whether to award a grant to an applicant under this subchapter, the comptroller shall give preference to a training program that:
(1)  provides certification and a career advancement mechanism to a worker who receives green job skills training under the program; and
(2)  leverages additional public and private resources to fund the program, including cash or in-kind matches.
(b)  Grants shall be awarded in a manner that ensures geographic diversity.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 654 (H.B. 1935), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2009.