Sec. 490A.002.  ESTABLISHMENT OF NETWORK.  (a)  The Texas Entrepreneurship Network is established to develop and diversify the economy of this state through:
(1)  the provision of programs and services to facilitate the growth and success of entrepreneurs; and
(2)  the statewide, results-driven collaboration of public and private entities to create jobs and energize sustainable local economies through the development of entrepreneurs in this state.
(b)  The Texas Center for Rural Entrepreneurship shall:
(1)  operate the network under an agreement with the Department of Agriculture and as provided by this chapter; and
(2)  comply with all reasonable and customary oversight measures required by the Department of Agriculture.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 593 (H.B. 1747), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.
Renumbered from Government Code, Section 490.002 by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 921 (H.B. 3167), Sec. 17.001(30), eff. September 1, 2007.