SUBCHAPTER D. INTERNATIONAL TRADE

Sec. 481.043.  GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES RELATING TO INTERNATIONAL TRADE.  The office shall:
(1)  provide businesses in the state with technical assistance, information, and referrals related to the export of products and services, including export finance and international business practices;
(2)  coordinate the representation of exporters in the state at international trade shows, missions, marts, seminars, and other appropriate promotional venues;
(3)  cooperate and act in conjunction with other public and private organizations to promote and advance export trade activities in this state;  and
(4)  disseminate trade leads to exporters in the state through the use of the Internet and other available media.
Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 4, Sec. 3.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.  Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1041, Sec. 25, eff. Sept. 1, 1997;  Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 814, Sec. 1.26, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.