Sec. 782.010.  ASSISTANCE BY GOVERNOR'S OFFICE AND STATE AGENCIES.  (a)  The governor's office shall provide technical assistance and staff support to assist a commission in the performance of its duties and to develop its recommendations and programs.
(b)  Assistance must include:
(1)  studies and plans evaluating the needs of and developing the potential for the economic growth of the cultural basin;  and
(2)  research on improving the conservation and use of human and natural resources in the basin.
(c)  The governor's office may provide assistance to a commission through:
(1)  members of the governor's staff;
(2)  the payment of funds authorized by this section;
(3)  contracts with private individuals, partnerships, firms, corporations, or suitable institutions;  and
(4)  grants to the commission.
(d)  A state agency shall assist a commission in performing its functions.
Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 38, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.