SECTION 114.623. Small Business Incentives

(a) This section establishes a process to provide fast and simple access to grants for small businesses, either through a separate small business grant program or through special consideration to small businesses when implementing another program established under this division, in accordance with Texas Health and Safety Code, §386.116, as amended.

(b) The grant process for a small business may include:

(1) a simplified grant application and other forms;

(2) pre-approval or pre-authorization of certain types of grant purchases and expenses;

(3) a simplified expense reimbursement process, which may include procedures for the grant recipient to assign grant payments directly to the vendor; and

(4) promotional activities and instructional materials targeted at small businesses to encourage them to participate in the program and to inform them of how to access the grants.

(c) The commission's Texas Emissions Reduction Plan: Guidelines for Emissions Reduction Incentive Grants Program (RG-388) shall include details to implement methods identified in subsection (b) of this section.

(d) Other methods for providing fast and simple access to grants for small businesses may be developed through guidelines.

Source Note: The provisions of this §114.623 adopted to be effective February 17, 2004, 29 TexReg 1363; amended to be effective April 26, 2018, 43 TexReg 2442