(a) In addition to any amount appropriated by the legislature, the commission may request state agencies to apply for funds from the federal government or any other public or private entity. The commission may also solicit grants, gifts, and donations from private sources on the state’s behalf. The use of a gift, grant, or donation solicited under this section must be consistent with the purposes of the commission.
(b) The commission shall review and may require reports of state agencies that receive appropriations, gifts, grants, donations, or endowments as a result of the commission’s recommendations.

Terms Used In Texas Government Code 490B.005

  • Gift: A voluntary transfer or conveyance of property without consideration, or for less than full and adequate consideration based on fair market value.

(c) A state agency may accept a gift, grant, donation, or endowment received as a result of the commission’s recommendations.